McAuliffe for Governor - 2009?
Former DNC Chair and staunch Clinton man Terry McAuliffe is leaving open the door for a possible gubernatorial run in 2009. Is this part of a new Clinton strategy - power through surrogates?
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Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley was once a rising young star among the liberal elite. That no longer appears to be the case.
Accustomed to being treated like left-wing royalty, O’Malley has no real part to play in this week’s Democrat National Convention. While Marylanders Barbara Mikulski, Steny Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen and Elijah Cummings all have speaking roles, O’Malley has been relegated to the role of average delegate.
Why? O’Malley justifies the cool breeze because of his early support for Sen. Hillary Clinton. Perhaps. It is more likely because O’Malley is an unpopular Democrat governor in one of the bluest of blue states.
Sphere: Related ContentJim Gilmore Supports Freedom …
…Mark Warner wants to strip workers of the secret ballot.
Former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner has refused to publicly affirm his support of the so-called “Employee Free Choice Act”. Fortunately for Virginians, Warner was caught on video affirming his support for a bill which would strip workers of their current right to have a secret ballot in elections to decide union representation.
Sphere: Related ContentKratovil Shows Real Talent …
… For Talking Out of Both Sides of Mouth
Yesterday, we showed you the new TV commercial unveiled by Democrat congressional candidate Frank Kratovil. Today a few tidbits were brought to our attention that you may find interesting. Blue Dog Frank promises to:
- Cut Taxes - Just a few months ago, Frank Kratovil called cutting taxes “irresponsible”. At a debate in January Kratovil stated that “we should not even be talking about tax cuts”. After the primary, this tax-cutting man of the people said, “It’s wrong to talk with a straight face about tax cuts. It’s irresponsible“. (Star-Democrat, 01/21/2008 and Star-Democrat, 03/21/2008)
- Cut Wasteful Spending - In a radio interview Kratovil went on the record supporting earmarks. Earmarks are where a great deal of wasteful spending comes from. I wonder where Blue Dog Frank thinks we need a “Bridge to Nowhere”? (WYPR, 06/13/2008)
- End Our Dependence of Foreign Oil - In the same radio interview, Kratovil states that he is opposed to drilling on the outer continental shelf. To steal a Democrat line, “It’s the SUPPLY, stupid!” Without increasing our domestic supply, Americans will continue to face upward spiraling energy costs until we can adopt alternatives. No Frank, drilling won’t solve the problem - it will only help as part of a complete solution. Because you, along with Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, don’t want to allow drilling our economy will suffer. That means that WE will suffer. Thanks Frank.
- Crack Down on Illegal Immigration - Last January Kratovil stated that he would have supported the “Amnesty” bill that was before Congress last year. Amnesty for 20 million illegals - that’s really “cracking down” on them Frank. (Star-Democrat, 01/13/2008)
We can all see that Frank Kratovil is a talented man. The people he aspires to emulate in Washington haven’t mastered double speak any better than Kratovil has.
While there is no doubt that the First District would suffer if enough folk were tricked into voting for Kratovil, there is also no doubt that Blue Dog Frank would fit right in with the likes of Nancy Pelosi. Frank is really showing off his PG County roots.
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Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney was leading the pro-McCain forces in Denver Tuesday in what appeared to many to be an audition for the number 2 spot on a McCain ticket. Romney drove home the fact that Obama’s “qualifications” for the White House stem more from celebrity than leadership or experience.
I admire Romney’s drive and willingness to back McCain after he failed to earn the nomination himself. I just don’t believe that he would make a good VP nominee. In many ways Romney is too much of a faux conservative, parroting the right lines to values voters - but without the conviction necessary to drive them to the polls. Fiscally, he’s more of a Bush / US Chamber type than a NFIB type.
Four years ago, this may have worked. Fortunately, more and more social conservatives are realizing that too many Republicans have pandered to them for their votes. Ditto for many economic conservatives. Social conservatives would obviously prefer someone that they are 100% in agreement with. However, they would also likely support a conservative who is not in total lock-step with the movement but is willing to be honest about any differences.
McCain’s performance at the Saddleback Civil Forum should be the benchmark for Republicans to aspire too. Be honest.
2008, conservatism, politics, GOP, campaign, John McCain, Mitt Romney, Barack Obama
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Kratovil Promises …
… But Could He Deliver?
Democrat congressional candidate Frank Kratovil launched his latest TV commercial last night. It’s chock full of promises. The only question is, could Blue Dog Frank deliver IF he were elected?
End our dependence on foreign oil? How Frank? You’re opposed to offshore drilling, along with your masters - Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama. Do you think that wind and solar are the answers? They’re only part of a solution.
You’ll crack down on illegal immigration? The folks who run the Democrat caucus want illegals to be able to vote. They’ll never allow a stop to illegal immigration. It’s a key part of the Democrat power strategy, along with allowing felons to vote.
Cut taxes? On who Frank? Unless you qualify for welfare, your party thinks you’re one of the “rich” and should be taxed into the stone age.
Cut wasteful spending? Sure you would. Admittedly the GOP has a bad record on this issue, but not as bad as the Democrats. Your party rode into power in 2007 promising to do those same things. What have they done? Nada.
I don’t know how big the buy on this commercial is Frank, but keep it up. Buy some more. Nobody’s going to believe you. That will mean you’ll have even less to spend on something useful.
Sphere: Related ContentMark Warner Is In Good Company
Tonight, when former Virginia Gov. Mark Warner delivers the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention he’ll be in great company:
Are There Limits to Biden’s Arrogance?
Joe Biden wants to be the judge over whether you or I should own a gun. The proud original author of the “assault weapons ban”, Biden has no problem with accusing people who cherish their right to keep and bear arms of being mentally incompetent.
Sorry Joe, that’s what courts are for. I realize that liberals like
you think that judges should legislate and legislators should judge. I
guess that I was wrong when I thought that I lived in the United States
of America.
The Humility of Joe Biden
People have speculated if were possible for Barack Obama to pick a running mate more arrogant than “The One”. He just may have accomplished that.
The Arrogance of Joe Biden
It’s also worthy to note that Biden claimed that America needs leaders. Given the complete lack of experience of “The One”, I can only guess that Biden doesn’t feel that we need leaders anymore.
Sphere: Related ContentOld Mall Still on Hold and the Daily Times Still Can’t Get It Right
This morning’s Daily Times article explaining the the current status of the taxpayer subsidized Village at Salisbury Lakes project (better known to us hoi polloi as the old mall) suffers from a severe break with reality. While I can’t argue with the core subject - the developers’ continuing fight to avoid returning a seven figure deposit to K. Hovnanian Homes, it’s those pesky details that keep getting in the way.
In 2007, four citizens filed an official petition for administrative
review of the city’s approval of the project, which was settled through
compromise but delayed the demolition of the mall.
No. A group of citizens filed for a review of the original rezoning. That rezoning was overturned in Wicomico Circuit Court. The “compromise” was only after a subsequent re-zoning. There was NO court action by citizens with the last re-zoning. The “compromise” was to prevent citizens from going to court.
What’s really amusing about this is that now the paper is claiming that the original issue was “settled through compromise”. When Salisbury Councilwoman Terry Cohen was running for office this same paper had no problem printing the equally false statement that she “sued the city”. I guess it boils down to which ox the Daily Times is goring on what day.
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I know the timing could be better, but Maryland Senate Minority Leader David Brinkley’s announcement that he will step down means that it’s time for grassroots Republicans to demand change. If we ever want to see Maryland become a true two party state, the GOP must begin to offer true alternatives. Democrat-light will simply not do!
Admittedly, I haven’t been back in Maryland long enough to claim that I know who the right picks are for Minority Leader and Whip. I do know that this current crop reminds me more of late ’70’s Republicans than the late ’80’s version. Maryland needs leaders to paint bold pictures. Maryland needs bold initiatives. Maryland needs legislators who are willing to stand on principle, rather than worry about “getting their slice of the pie”.
Sphere: Related ContentJimmy Carter Redux …
… Can America afford Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Nancy Pelosi, and Frank Kratovil?
Driving into the office this morning I heard an interview with House Speaker Nancy “Little Tommy” Pelosi. In her closing remarks she stated that she looked forward to the Democrats having a larger majority in January so that she could “end the war in Iraq and begin fixing the economy”.
As for ending the war in Iraq, that is a farce. There is little that Congress can do short of pulling funding. The Democrats simply don’t posses the stones for a move like that.
What concerns me most is her desire to “fix” the economy. History has shown us that government, while able to inflict great damage, can do little to “fix” an economy. The only forms of government action which have proven successful are those that simply undo past mistakes. Things like reducing spending, lowering taxes, reducing the regulatory burden on the nation’s citizens and employers.
Sure, we all know that Dems like Obama, Biden, and Pelosi all think that the FDR administrations was proof that massive deficit spending will cure all ills. Unfortunately, history has since taught us that it was World War II, and not the welfare state, which dragged the US out of the Great Depression. All of those juicy government programs simply provided temporary, and local, fixes to problems.
Consequently, what is expected to be mild to average recession in 2009 could turn into a severe downturn if Obama, Biden and Pelosi have their collective way. While it is certainly not a slam dunk that we’ll see an Obama-Biden ticket elected, should we risk putting an extra vote for socialism in Congress - like Frank Kratovil?
I know, Blue Dog Frank claims that he’s INDEPENDENT. Unfortunately, INDEPENDENT translates from the “Democrat Speak” into - “I may vote in the best interests of my district UNTIL Speaker Pelosi tells me otherwise.”
Louise Smith Gets to Take Center Stage
Salisbury City County President Louise Smith may be switching her voter registration. Smith, personification of the “tell me I’m pretty” attitude, gets to take center stage tonight thanks to First District Democrats.
Because Mayor Barrie Tilghman will be out of town for the Obama Love Fest in Denver, Louise gets to stand before the cameras this evening and make presentations and award certificates. Fortunately, there isn’t much on tonight’s agenda. Smith will probably be spending today in the day spa.
Sphere: Related ContentSPEAKING DEMOCRAT - Government = Socialism
The new Democrat-speak. You need an interpreter to understand the rhetoric.
Government = Socialism
Democrats support proactive government.
Translation -
Democrats support proactive socialism.
Thanks to Rep. Thad McCotter (R-MI) for his great video tutorial.
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How Many Houses Does John McCain Have? …
I don’t know, I don’t really care. Would Barack Obama like to discuss who paid for his million dollar digs?
Who says crime doesn’t pay? It evidently does for “The One”.
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