(02-18-2011 02:25 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  I think the list of Senators who have currently announced their retirement for 2012 is now

1. Bingaman: Democrat of New Mexico
2. Conrad: Democrat of North Dakota
3. Hutchison: Republican of Texas
4. Kyl: Republican of Arizona
5. Lieberman: "Independent/Democrat" of Connecticut
6. Webb: Democrat of Virginia

I think these people see the writing on the wall, and they want to distance themselves as much as possible from the that will inevitably be hitting the fan in the not too distant future.

(02-18-2011 02:25 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Jeff Bingaman, a Democrat Senator from New Mexico who has a been a Senator since 1983, said today he would not run for re-election. I think most neutral observers agree that Bingaman had about a 99.999% chance of winning, if had wanted to run again. With him out of the picture, the situation goes to 50/50 until we know which candidates will jump in the race.

The Republicans will pick this up as long as Christine O'Donnell doesn't move to New Mexico.

Janet Napolitano's days of public service is over. Eric Holder's days of public service is over. Hillary's days of public service is over. And Obama's days of public service is over. They have made too many mistakes. Course the dumb-a$s people of Nevada re-elected that a$$wipe Reid. So you never know the stupidity of the electorate. Reason why it may be a long time before I spend money in Nevada.

(02-19-2011 08:13 AM)SumOfAllFears Wrote:  Janet Napolitano's days of public service is over. Eric Holder's days of public service is over. Hillary's days of public service is over. And Obama's days of public service is over. They have made too many mistakes. Course the dumb-a$s people of Nevada re-elected that a$$wipe Reid. So you never know the stupidity of the electorate. Reason why it may be a long time before I spend money in Nevada.

So far Reid has done a phenomenal job of crushing the investigation into the election irregularities that might well land him in prison. I don't expect that to last forever, and I expect Reid will end up resigning.

(01-18-2011 08:46 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  Conrad gets replaced by a republican.
Hutchinson's seat stays republican.
Lieberman's seat stays democrat, and a further left democrat.
Those would be the early bets, anyway.

In the last statewide election in Texas, I thought Bill White was probably the most attractive potential democrat, and Governor Goodhair about the least attractive republican, and it still wasn't close. Could see those two again in the senate race--but I'm guessing White would be more likely to go there than Perry.

I could very easily see Michael Williams as the republican senate candidate. I think senate makes more sense than governor for him. Oh, those racist TEA Partiers.

I wouldn't be so sure about the Kohl seat going Republican. It might but it will depend on the feelings about Republicans and who is running come election time.

As for Lieberman, I will be SO glad that a-hole is finally hangs it up. Maybe he can move to his home country of Israel since that is who he worked for here.

(05-15-2011 12:12 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(01-18-2011 08:46 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  Conrad gets replaced by a republican.
Hutchinson's seat stays republican.
Lieberman's seat stays democrat, and a further left democrat.
Those would be the early bets, anyway.

In the last statewide election in Texas, I thought Bill White was probably the most attractive potential democrat, and Governor Goodhair about the least attractive republican, and it still wasn't close. Could see those two again in the senate race--but I'm guessing White would be more likely to go there than Perry.

I could very easily see Michael Williams as the republican senate candidate. I think senate makes more sense than governor for him. Oh, those racist TEA Partiers.

I wouldn't be so sure about the Kohl seat going Republican. It might but it will depend on the feelings about Republicans and who is running come election time.

As for Lieberman, I will be SO glad that a-hole is finally hangs it up. Maybe he can move to his home country of Israel since that is who he worked for here.

The majority of people here and abroad are working tirelessly for Israel. You find them all a-holes for that reason alone. You are then a raciest Roberta. Americans are seeing what Islam is and are rejecting the radical portion of it. It is unfortunate that average Muslims are to weak or stupid or in prison to reject it openly. The Cleric of Islam are outspoken of the evils of the west but ignore or promote radical portions of the Koran. Your response was not a criticism of Israel or it's policy. You hate and reject Lieberman and anyone solely for their support of Israel. Roberta your anti-Semitic leanings were an issue when you got banned, so lay off the hatred of Israel. Or good riddance.

(05-15-2011 12:12 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I wouldn't be so sure about the Kohl seat going Republican. It might but it will depend on the feelings about Republicans and who is running come election time.

I agree the Wisconsin race is a toss-up for now.

Quote:As for Lieberman, I will be SO glad that a-hole is finally hangs it up. Maybe he can move to his home country of Israel since that is who he worked for here.

Two points in response:
1. Liberals frequently disguise their true oinions, so it is incredibly revealing when they let their hair down and blurt out what's really on their mind.

2. The history of anti-Semitism is a long and complex subject. I won't try to unpack all of it right here, except to say that, for a variety of reasons, Americans who feel hostile to Israel have overwhelmingly coalesced into the Democrat Party over the past 15-20 years or so. (This is a notable change from the 1930s to the early '90s, when such people were split more evenly between the two parties, or even slanted in favor of the GOP.) I will be very interested to see how America's Jewish voters react to this trend in the coming years, especially in the 2012 presidential election.

(05-15-2011 03:11 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(05-15-2011 12:12 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I wouldn't be so sure about the Kohl seat going Republican. It might but it will depend on the feelings about Republicans and who is running come election time.

I agree the Wisconsin race is a toss-up for now.

Quote:As for Lieberman, I will be SO glad that a-hole is finally hangs it up. Maybe he can move to his home country of Israel since that is who he worked for here.

Two points in response:
1. Liberals frequently disguise their true oinions, so it is incredibly revealing when they let their hair down and blurt out what's really on their mind.

2. The history of anti-Semitism is a long and complex subject. I won't try to unpack all of it right here, except to say that, for a variety of reasons, Americans who feel hostile to Israel have overwhelmingly coalesced into the Democrat Party over the past 15-20 years or so. (This is a notable change from the 1930s to the early '90s, when such people were split more evenly between the two parties, or even slanted in favor of the GOP.) I will be very interested to see how America's Jewish voters react to this trend in the coming years, especially in the 2012 presidential election.

First of all, it isn't the "Democrat" party. Second, have you ever listened to the man? It isn't about anti-Semitism. It is about which country he is working for. Much of what he does and says are for the benefit of Israel. Now you can argue that that is because they are our ally. That is true but he seems to go out of his way to help Israel sometimes at the expense of the taxpayer in this country. I could care less if Israel existed or not. It is not my country.

(05-15-2011 12:12 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(01-18-2011 08:46 PM)Owl 69/70/75 Wrote:  Conrad gets replaced by a republican.
Hutchinson's seat stays republican.
Lieberman's seat stays democrat, and a further left democrat.
Those would be the early bets, anyway.

In the last statewide election in Texas, I thought Bill White was probably the most attractive potential democrat, and Governor Goodhair about the least attractive republican, and it still wasn't close. Could see those two again in the senate race--but I'm guessing White would be more likely to go there than Perry.

I could very easily see Michael Williams as the republican senate candidate. I think senate makes more sense than governor for him. Oh, those racist TEA Partiers.

I wouldn't be so sure about the Kohl seat going Republican. It might but it will depend on the feelings about Republicans and who is running come election time.

As for Lieberman, I will be SO glad that a-hole is finally hangs it up. Maybe he can move to his home country of Israel since that is who he worked for here.

I am from the NIU board and have read many of his political ramblings. In all honesty I found it quite offensive.. I think the comment about Lieberman was insensitive and off the mark. He is a person who should review his posts before submission. On a lighter note good luck in the coming FB season, except when you play NIU!

(05-15-2011 09:38 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I could care less if Israel existed or not. It is not my country.

I think this attitude is becoming more and more common among Democrats at the grass-roots level. I fully expect -- at some point in the next few years -- for some Democrat that holds elective office to let loose with a similar comment. It will be interesting to watch the reaction, both among other Democrats, the media, and the public at large.

(05-15-2011 11:50 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  Howard Fineman, the longtime writer/editor at Newsweek who is now at Huffington Post, is also a regular pundit for the Chris Matthews Show on NBC. Including today's episode, in which he reported that his Democrat sources are more worried about how the Senate races will go than the presidential campaign. Specifically, he said the GOP is well-positioned to pick up 10+ Senate seats next year, and that even a filibuster-proof (60) majority for the Republicans is a legitimate possibility. I don't think that will happen, but I do think the GOP will have a solid majority in that chamber, along with the House.

Wow, that is a helluva opinion by Fineman. That guy has been around politics for a while.

But I concur with NG that there is NO WAY the Repubs pick up 10 Senate seats in 2012. I think 5-7 is doable.

It will be most interesting to see how the mixed bag of conservatives, Tea Party independents, and discouraged moderates combine to support whoever comes away with the Republican nomination next summer. I suspect no matter if its Romney, Bachman, Pawlenty, or whomever, the general consensus will be to vote AGAINST Barack Hussein Obama.

Damn, COTUS' economic plans are like watching two 19th century steam engine locomotives crash head on in slow motion. Meanwhile most of the country's employed are superglued to the side of the tracks at the point of impact; totally helpless to do anything but stand there, watch it happen, and get caught up in the collateral damage.

(01-18-2011 11:42 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  Lieberman should be VP today....JM just picked the wrong running mate.

This is an interesting thought to ponder. Would the country be embracing its conservative roots today if McCain was president?

(07-03-2011 10:26 AM)Native Georgian Wrote:  North Carolina has 13 congressional districts. and right now there are 7 Democrats and 6 Republicans.

The GOP-controlled state legislature is about to implement its new plan (in NC, the Governor does not have the authority to veto redistricting plans. NC is the only state to put that limitation on its governor), and it could very, very easily result in 10 Republicans and 3 Democrats. The new plan includes 10 districts in which McCain received 55% or more of the vote in 2008 (he got 49% statewide).

And speaking of McCain, the answer to miko33's question: probably not.

Finally get rid of Kissell!!!

I guess it's decent because Vance County is no longer split between 2 and 13, which is unconstitutional in our state.

(05-21-2011 02:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(05-15-2011 09:38 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I could care less if Israel existed or not. It is not my country.

I think this attitude is becoming more and more common among Democrats at the grass-roots level. I fully expect -- at some point in the next few years -- for some Democrat that holds elective office to let loose with a similar comment. It will be interesting to watch the reaction, both among other Democrats, the media, and the public at large.

Good. I hope it is becoming more and more common. I am sick and tired of defending Israel. THey have enough weaponry to take care of themselves(including nukes). They really need to start defending themselves and stop "stealing" tax payer money. If they want to buy weaponry from us, fine. Use THEIR own money to do so.

It isn't about anti-semitism, it is about MY tax dollars and what is the best use of those dollars. I think helping people(through services, improved infrastructure etc) in THIS country should be a priority over a foreign country.

Do that, and you'll no longer be able to take Jews as a voting bloc for granted.

(07-03-2011 12:05 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(05-21-2011 02:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(05-15-2011 09:38 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I could care less if Israel existed or not. It is not my country.

I think this attitude is becoming more and more common among Democrats at the grass-roots level. I fully expect -- at some point in the next few years -- for some Democrat that holds elective office to let loose with a similar comment. It will be interesting to watch the reaction, both among other Democrats, the media, and the public at large.

Good. I hope it is becoming more and more common. I am sick and tired of defending Israel. THey have enough weaponry to take care of themselves(including nukes). They really need to start defending themselves and stop "stealing" tax payer money. If they want to buy weaponry from us, fine. Use THEIR own money to do so.

It isn't about anti-semitism, it is about MY tax dollars and what is the best use of those dollars. I think helping people(through services, improved infrastructure etc) in THIS country should be a priority over a foreign country.

You don't earn enough to pay taxes. Democracies stand together, but you are too stupid to understand that. Your useless idiot status is secure. The 2.5 years Obabba has been in office, has anything gotten better for you? You said it has gotten worse. Yet you still mindlessly follow this idiot man over the cliff. It looks like Obabba is an extension of Bush's policies. I did not like Bush's policies then, and I don't like Obabba's policies now. Our freedoms were under attack under Bush, and our freedoms have continued under siege under Obabba. You are a mendacious idiot who cannot learn. Destined to continue making mistake after mistake. An endless loop of psychotic depression and insanity.

(07-03-2011 02:19 PM)SumOfAllFears Wrote:  

(07-03-2011 12:05 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(05-21-2011 02:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(05-15-2011 09:38 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I could care less if Israel existed or not. It is not my country.

I think this attitude is becoming more and more common among Democrats at the grass-roots level. I fully expect -- at some point in the next few years -- for some Democrat that holds elective office to let loose with a similar comment. It will be interesting to watch the reaction, both among other Democrats, the media, and the public at large.

Good. I hope it is becoming more and more common. I am sick and tired of defending Israel. THey have enough weaponry to take care of themselves(including nukes). They really need to start defending themselves and stop "stealing" tax payer money. If they want to buy weaponry from us, fine. Use THEIR own money to do so.

It isn't about anti-semitism, it is about MY tax dollars and what is the best use of those dollars. I think helping people(through services, improved infrastructure etc) in THIS country should be a priority over a foreign country.

You don't earn enough to pay taxes. Democracies stand together, but you are too stupid to understand that. Your useless idiot status is secure. The 2.5 years Obabba has been in office, has anything gotten better for you? You said it has gotten worse. Yet you still mindlessly follow this idiot man over the cliff. It looks like Obabba is an extension of Bush's policies. I did not like Bush's policies then, and I don't like Obabba's policies now. Our freedoms were under attack under Bush, and our freedoms have continued under siege under Obabba. You are a mendacious idiot who cannot learn. Destined to continue making mistake after mistake. An endless loop of psychotic depression and insanity.

You missed that it isn't because of Obama that it has got worse. There are more opportunities out there now but my situation(out of the field for 5+ years and lack of on the job skills) is what is keeping me from landing another job.

(07-03-2011 02:26 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(07-03-2011 02:19 PM)SumOfAllFears Wrote:  

(07-03-2011 12:05 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(05-21-2011 02:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  

(05-15-2011 09:38 PM)RobertN Wrote:  I could care less if Israel existed or not. It is not my country.

I think this attitude is becoming more and more common among Democrats at the grass-roots level. I fully expect -- at some point in the next few years -- for some Democrat that holds elective office to let loose with a similar comment. It will be interesting to watch the reaction, both among other Democrats, the media, and the public at large.

Good. I hope it is becoming more and more common. I am sick and tired of defending Israel. THey have enough weaponry to take care of themselves(including nukes). They really need to start defending themselves and stop "stealing" tax payer money. If they want to buy weaponry from us, fine. Use THEIR own money to do so.

It isn't about anti-semitism, it is about MY tax dollars and what is the best use of those dollars. I think helping people(through services, improved infrastructure etc) in THIS country should be a priority over a foreign country.

You don't earn enough to pay taxes. Democracies stand together, but you are too stupid to understand that. Your useless idiot status is secure. The 2.5 years Obabba has been in office, has anything gotten better for you? You said it has gotten worse. Yet you still mindlessly follow this idiot man over the cliff. It looks like Obabba is an extension of Bush's policies. I did not like Bush's policies then, and I don't like Obabba's policies now. Our freedoms were under attack under Bush, and our freedoms have continued under siege under Obabba. You are a mendacious idiot who cannot learn. Destined to continue making mistake after mistake. An endless loop of psychotic depression and insanity.

You missed that it isn't because of Obama that it has got worse. There are more opportunities out there now but my situation(out of the field for 5+ years and lack of on the job skills) is what is keeping me from landing another job.

Really, Obabba has not made things worse. That is what makes you so ignorant. Your treadmill of failures will continue untill you educate yourself with the facts in your face. People are worse off today because of Obabba. It goes without saying, Obabba owns it.

(07-03-2011 02:30 PM)SumOfAllFears Wrote:  

(07-03-2011 02:26 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(07-03-2011 02:19 PM)SumOfAllFears Wrote:  

(07-03-2011 12:05 PM)RobertN Wrote:  

(05-21-2011 02:53 PM)Native Georgian Wrote:  I think this attitude is becoming more and more common among Democrats at the grass-roots level. I fully expect -- at some point in the next few years -- for some Democrat that holds elective office to let loose with a similar comment. It will be interesting to watch the reaction, both among other Democrats, the media, and the public at large.

Good. I hope it is becoming more and more common. I am sick and tired of defending Israel. THey have enough weaponry to take care of themselves(including nukes). They really need to start defending themselves and stop "stealing" tax payer money. If they want to buy weaponry from us, fine. Use THEIR own money to do so.

It isn't about anti-semitism, it is about MY tax dollars and what is the best use of those dollars. I think helping people(through services, improved infrastructure etc) in THIS country should be a priority over a foreign country.

You don't earn enough to pay taxes. Democracies stand together, but you are too stupid to understand that. Your useless idiot status is secure. The 2.5 years Obabba has been in office, has anything gotten better for you? You said it has gotten worse. Yet you still mindlessly follow this idiot man over the cliff. It looks like Obabba is an extension of Bush's policies. I did not like Bush's policies then, and I don't like Obabba's policies now. Our freedoms were under attack under Bush, and our freedoms have continued under siege under Obabba. You are a mendacious idiot who cannot learn. Destined to continue making mistake after mistake. An endless loop of psychotic depression and insanity.

You missed that it isn't because of Obama that it has got worse. There are more opportunities out there now but my situation(out of the field for 5+ years and lack of on the job skills) is what is keeping me from landing another job.

Really, Obabba has not made things worse. That is what makes you so ignorant. Your treadmill of failures will continue untill you educate yourself with the facts in your face. People are worse off today because of Obabba. It goes without saying, Obabba owns it.

I have educated myself. There ARE more job openings in my field now. That CLEARLY isn't the the reason for my problems.

Btw, I have even applied for a job with the Koch brothers in the past. I know why I didn't get that job.