We've discussed NY-23 roundly. One of he big mistakes I see being made is trying to say this is a conservative v. moderate issue, when it's not.
This article from Deroy Murcoch details how far to the left her principles, values, & priorities are - far from the center, much less center-right.
The MSM & some of the "intellectuals" of the Republican punditocracy have tried & w…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 16, 2009 at 10:56pm —
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When Lindsay Graham decided to support cap-and-trade — a position not even some moderate Democrats can stomach — I observed that this was not only bad policy but also bad politics. And sure enough, moves like that and his support for now Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor have spelled trouble for him. This report explains:
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham’s public support is collapsing in South Carolina…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 16, 2009 at 10:50pm —
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They don't get it.
I'd say we all are familiar with the story of Captain Ahab's disastrous obsession with
Moby Dick. His obsession cost him his life, the life of his crew, & also took away his living while he was alive.
For the Democrats, it seems that Government Controlled Healthcare is their Mo…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 14, 2009 at 12:31am —
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The NY-23 race is tightening; however, even if the absentees put Hoffman ahead, will it matter? I don't think so, because it's unlikely to put it beyond the "margin of theft." This could have been avoided & 1 less Democrat would have gotten a pass from the leadership to vote no on GC healthcare
IF the Republican nominee had been one that Republicans could…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 12, 2009 at 9:30pm —
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We have these two gems. First,
Moveon.org is planning to attack any Democrat who does not toe the line on government controlled healthcare & other statist, government control measures. I hope they do. It's funny that in the race to pass GC healthcare in the house,
the stampede was from Democrats begging to be "…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 12, 2009 at 12:15am —
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The Army psychiatrist suspected of killing 13 people at Fort Hood reportedly warned senior Army physicians in 2007 that the military should allow Muslim soldiers to be released as conscientious objectors instead of fighting in wars to avoid "adverse events."
According to The Washington Post, Major Nidal Malik Hasan was supposed to make a presentation on a medical topic during his senior year as a psychiatric resident at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Instead, Hasan lectured his supervisors…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 11, 2009 at 12:08am —
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The RNC/NRCC spent $900,000 on a candidate who not only was a horrible backroom choice, but also shafted everyone by endorsing the Democrat. What do the RNC/NRCC need to do to atone for this?
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 4, 2009 at 3:46am —
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McDonnell & Republicans win huge in Virginia! Pres. Obama's ( mmm mmm mmm) 2008 victory a sea change - not so much.
Christie wins NJ outside the margin of theft! The quintessential blue state now has a moderate to conservative Republican Governor.…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 4, 2009 at 12:55am —
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Lots of acrimony as a result of the Scozzafava debacle in NY-23 & the impending Crist debacle in Florida. We're hearing that moderates want to run the conservative Christians out of the party, & conservatives want to run the moderates out of the party. I'm sure for some it's true, but not the majority. I've consistently posted that we can have disagreements on issues & that not everyone has to have the same level of conservatism. I'm of the old school that says the 80% friend should…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 3, 2009 at 1:27am —
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I saw
this article today from the Democratic Strategist.
Say one thing about the Republican minority -- they've shown readiness to embrace new technology in an effort to claw their way back to power that is occasionally something to envy.
Their newest effort is WhipCast -- a BlackBerry application th…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 3, 2009 at 1:04am —
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H/T to Cold Warrior
for this one. It's time to put activism into practice & get on the phones to get out the vote for Doug Hoffman in NY-23. A win here will be huge for the quality of candidate to come for 2010.
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 1, 2009 at 10:47pm —
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H/T to Saul Anuzis for
this one - it will have great impact on redistricting.
On November 3 most pundits and political watchers will be focused on the VA and NJ governor contests as well as a very interesting congressional race in upstate NY. These are being touted as the bellwether races that will determine whether or not an anticipated GOP and conservative resurgence is likely…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 1, 2009 at 10:44pm —
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Obamatics = Payola Politics
It was reported earlier today, here and here, that the machine-picked liberal Republican candidate whose poor polling -– and lack of support from Republicans -- led to her withdrawal from the race threw her support to the Demo…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on November 1, 2009 at 7:49pm —
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In shift, GOP leaders embrace Hoffman
The House Republican leadership is prepared to welcome Doug Hoffman into its ranks, National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Pete Sessions (R-Texas) said Thursday, a sign that the GOP establishment is recalibrating its approach toward the contentious New York special election and the Conservative Party nominee whose candidacy has divided the party.
“He wou…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 30, 2009 at 4:13pm —
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Dan Riehl has a great synopsis of how the NRCC made such a mess in NY-23 by nominating a far leftist who has a meaningless "R" at the end of her name. No attention was given to her record or her substance. Voters, especially conservative voters, are not going to stand for candidates who do not share at least most of our values - definitely one who shares scant few. In this…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 29, 2009 at 1:33am —
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Janet Allquist, 68, said she has always been faithful about voting but was never active in politics — until six months ago. That’s when she had an epiphany and decided to leave John, her husband of 48 years, for life on the road as a political activist.
Luckily for John, a retired Marine Corps pilot, she didn’t go far. Instead, she launched a one-woman protest campaign and became what she called “one voice against socialism” at the intersection of Highways K and N in her hometown of O’Fal…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 29, 2009 at 1:00am —
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In case you didn't see it,
kos endorsed Dede because of her far left record. She may or may not be a nice person in "real life;" however, she is not even a somewhat moderate Republican. She is for card check, which would be tantamount to forced unionization. She is a Margaret Sanger award winner for her support of abortion on demand as a means for eu…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 28, 2009 at 12:20am —
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 27, 2009 at 12:34am —
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MN Governor Tim Pawlenty has endorsed Doug Hoffman in NY-23. This is a good move for Pawlenty, as he & his advisers see the "handwriting on the wall" regarding Scozzafava & that race, as well as the mood of the voter.
Party label, the letter at the end of a name, is losing power. What the candidate believes is becoming paramount - I think this is a good thing because of t…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 27, 2009 at 12:30am —
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The head of a not-for-profit organization affiliated with House Democratic liberals plans to raise $1 million next year to give liberals an edge in public policy battles with the conservative Blue Dog Coalition.
Darcy Burner, the executive director of ProgressiveCongress.org, a nonprofit education and advocacy organization, has played a behind-the-scenes role in the he…
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Added by Whitehorse (Robin Ray) on October 27, 2009 at 12:27am —
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