tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post113949025085211408..comments2024-03-25T07:29:08.216-04:00Comments on 2 Political Junkies: About LynnMariahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10439330154875628083noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139540011344185572006-02-09T21:53:00.000-05:002006-02-09T21:53:00.000-05:00And thus...more successful in elections.And thus...more successful in elections.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139529080750760692006-02-09T18:51:00.000-05:002006-02-09T18:51:00.000-05:00That was me who recognized your Ralph Bellamy refe...That was me who recognized your Ralph Bellamy reference.<BR/><BR/>The Dems' compressed their primary schedule to produce an early winner. So, no, they didn't handpick the winner. Certainly, the idea of electability, however, led to Kerry's success in Iowa, which led to New Hampshire, etc.<BR/><BR/>I certainly would agree that Republicans are more disciplined when it comes to falling in line behind a candidate that doesn't please all of their constituencies.Jonathan Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433924194960127561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139525065429461182006-02-09T17:44:00.000-05:002006-02-09T17:44:00.000-05:00PS: Uh, if I fail the word verification test does ...<EM>PS: Uh, if I fail the word verification test does that mean that I'm a replicant with a four year lifespan or did the company make me different?</EM><BR/><BR/>Neither: It means that you wondered into a different movie and are the spawn of Satan. (The Year is One!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139524696957486972006-02-09T17:38:00.000-05:002006-02-09T17:38:00.000-05:00Look how well clearing the way worked for Hoeffel....Look how well clearing the way worked for Hoeffel...(/snark)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139517863946945922006-02-09T15:44:00.000-05:002006-02-09T15:44:00.000-05:00Philip - good catch on the name! Onorato had a cha...Philip - good catch on the name! Onorato had a chance to win because Dems got Wagner and others to step aside and allow Onorato to focus on Roddey. It is a winning stategy. Scranton had worked for 2 years on his run, but they got him to withdraw because they know how to play the game. Dems should do the same and not blow this amazing opportunity to take out the right wingers in Congress. Nominate the wrong candidate, or promote a costly primary, and we'll regret it in the fall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139517572553773462006-02-09T15:39:00.000-05:002006-02-09T15:39:00.000-05:00Rs win more than Ds because they clear the field. ...Rs win more than Ds because they clear the field. Obviously doesn't always work, but more often than not it does. Nobody cleared the field for Kerry, he won a very contested Iowa primary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139516187175266772006-02-09T15:16:00.000-05:002006-02-09T15:16:00.000-05:00Well, that strategy didn't work too well with Mike...Well, that strategy didn't work too well with Mike Fischer. They cleared the field for him and Rendell cleaned his clock. And it was that kind of thinking that gave us the John Kerry candidacy.<BR/><BR/>Is that your real name, or are you a "Rosemary's Baby" fan?Jonathan Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433924194960127561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139515710448196302006-02-09T15:08:00.000-05:002006-02-09T15:08:00.000-05:00This is why the Republicans win. They pick the can...This is why the Republicans win. They pick the candidate they believe has the best chance to win, then clear the field to preserve money and get ready for the fall campaign. Too bad dems can't do the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8213262.post-1139515270931036212006-02-09T15:01:00.000-05:002006-02-09T15:01:00.000-05:00I can't believe Scranton dropped out. He's clearly...I can't believe Scranton dropped out. He's clearly better qualified than Swann. Swann isn't even Arnold. Arnold has always been a highly intelligent man, period. Swann, as far as I can tell, is a well spoken athlete who hasn't distinguished himself in anyway policy. In fact, his backers look to be casino owners, if that' s what that Hershey organization really is...Of course, Rendell, running on a ticket with Casey after publicly backing Alito isn't exactly getting me all excited...of course, if the GOP wins and the dems don't retake either chamber you're looking at an Ohio scenario. Gawd, I am so sick of of these bad vs. worst choices...<BR/><BR/>Philip Shropshire<BR/>www.threeriversonline.com<BR/><BR/>PS: Uh, if I fail the word verification test does that mean that I'm a replicant with a four year lifespan or did the company make me different?Philip Shropshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825030760094743121noreply@blogger.com