Comments on: More GOP losses

By: buddyglass

buddyglass — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:55:09 +0000

Bob #1:

You can complain about California, but the few times I’ve been there it seemed alright to me. Actually, it seemed generally “better maintained” (nicer streets, highways, etc.) than my own very “red” state of Texas.

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By: Peter L

Peter L — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:13:11 +0000

When I heard Bond announce his retirement, I was glad. Perhaps now we Missourians can get a senator who is more interested in the whole country instead of bringing home the bacon. His home town of Mexico, MO has been well treated financially since he became a senator. It seemed he was more of a congressional rep. We only saw him when he was running for reelection or when a new highway opened (one that he secured money for). “Hey, big spender, spend a little time with me” takes on new meaning here in MO.

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By: momof5

momof5 — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 02:10:53 +0000

I don’t see us being blessed with gridlock at this point. Those who block “change” will be punished by voters, not thanked. The pols know this, and will blow about with the winds–I mean, polls.

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By: jjf

jjf — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:49:47 +0000

As gratifying as it is to me to see the continued repudiation of the Republican’s stupendous failure over the last eight years, I am not happy at the thought of a filibuster-proof Democratic Congress under a Democratic president who will likely tip the right-leaning court to the left.

I’m all in favor of gridlock, actually.

We’ll see where the next ~~four~~ eight years takes us. Anywhere’s up from here, so apprehensive as I am, I’ll still say I’m cautiously optimistic.

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By: Matt Y.

Matt Y. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:31:00 +0000

Rising star Rob Portman is the most likely Republican nominee to replace Voinovich. There are several possibilities on the Democratic side of the aisle, including Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner and pro-life Rep. Tim Ryan.

Jeb Bush has announced that he won’t be running for the Florida open seat (JEB NOOOO!!! JEEEEB! WHY???? [sob]), but while he would have made this seat virtually safe, there are other intriguing candidates, including Cuban-American Marco Rubio, the former Speaker of the state House of Representatives and another rising star. Former Atty. Gen. Bill McCollum also might run.

Sebelius is popular, sure, but remember, it’s Kansas. She’s no sure thing against GOP Representatives Todd Tiahrt and Jerry Moran, who will fight it out against each other in the primary first.

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By: Chas

Chas — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:21:26 +0000

Is it possible to vote all of them out of office and select 100 people from the phone directory?

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By: Matt Y.

Matt Y. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:43:43 +0000

Brownback is running for governor of Kansas. This will be Republicans’ easiest gubernatorial pickup. Voinovich is old (72) and facing a tough reelection campaign. Martinez is the most unpopular senator, at least of those who will be up for reelection, and is retiring rather than fighting. I think Bond is around 70, so he’s getting up there in years. He isn’t hugely popular, but his seat likely would have been relatively safe. He just decided it was time to quit.

Arlen Specter will be 80 but it looks like he’s running again – and Chris Matthews won’t be challenging him. So that’s good. The Dems might find some other decent challenger but Specter would be favored. Charles Grassley of Iowa, on the other hand, might retire. I think he’ll be about 77. Luckily, Tom Vilsack, the Dems’ strongest candidate, will be in Obama’s Cabinet.

Republican Jim Bunning of Kentucky will run for reelection. He’s highly vulnerable. So far, the only Democrat to announce his/her candidacy is Diane Fitzgerald, a former U.S. Customs Agent. He could beat her. Pray she’s the best they can get.

Judd Gregg in New Hampshire could be taken down by a decent Democratic challenger, perhaps Rep. Paul Hodes.

David Vitter in Louisiana may be vulnerable due to the prostitution scandal that he was involved in. On the other hand, polls show that he remains popular with voters.

Tom Coburn (Oklahoma) will be vulnerable if and only if popular governor Brad Henry runs against him, but Henry does not seem interested.

Richard Burr will likely face a close race in North Carolina. However, Burr has been a much better Senator than Elizabeth Dole was.

The rest of the GOP seats will be safe.

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By: Bob Buckles

Bob Buckles — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:26:02 +0000

If Republicans lose the Senate that will mean people like what the Democrats are doing. Majority rules. Acorn forever! Maranatha.

This is entirely possible. Look at how the Democrats have run the Golden State completely into the ground. The state is going to shut down and Democrats keep getting elected. It doesn’t seem to matter that the few Republicans who are elected are the only thing that keeps the Democrats from even more profligate spending, the population keeps sending the same politicians back for more.

As Forrest Gump said, “Stupid is as stupid does.” And yes, I am calling Californians who vote for Democrats stupid.

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