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GOP's Brown wins Mass. Senate seat in epic upset

You got the libs agreeing with you dan.....Don't think you will get many conservatives when it comes to Governor Palin.......If this lady runs she will be the teflon candidate........the left and the media won't be able to lay a glove on her.........Like Reagan Cnservatives love her more and more every day.........

Can't believe that you, or any other Conservative, can compare her to the Gipper:

Ronald Reagan was polished, and knew what he was talking about. Every week, while Carter was in office, he came on the radio every day, and offered his opinions on just about everything. His spots were hard hitting, and very intelligent.

By contrast, Sarah Palin didn't know where Africa was on a map, and told people that she knew foreign policy because she could see Russia from her porch.

However, I might be willing to give Palin another chance. Perhaps she can learn from her experience on FOX News, but she has a long way to go from being the albatross that sank McCain to being a real contender.

When primary time comes around, I'll take Brown. He is going to be in there, and he is very intelligent, takes time to research and understand the issues, communicates his positions with deft skill, has his finger on the pulse of his electorate, knows what the hell he is talking about, and doesn't need to use fake props like Joe the Plumber. This is in stark contrast to Palin who, at this time, has none of those qualities.

For those (especially Democrats) who are laughing at the thought of Brown running a successful campaign in 2012, don't forget that Obama also came out of nowhere to serve less than one term in the Senate, and then become president. Brown will wipe the floor with Obama if he runs. I predict he will run, and I also predict that he will be the next president. You heard it from me.
 
Can't believe that you, or any other Conservative, can compare her to the Gipper:

Ronald Reagan was polished, and knew what he was talking about. Every week, while Carter was in office, he came on the radio every day, and offered his opinions on just about everything. His spots were hard hitting, and very intelligent.

By contrast, Sarah Palin didn't know where Africa was on a map, and told people that she knew foreign policy because she could see Russia from her porch.

However, I might be willing to give Palin another chance. Perhaps she can learn from her experience on FOX News, but she has a long way to go from being the albatross that sank McCain to being a real contender.

When primary time comes around, I'll take Brown. He is going to be in there, and he is very intelligent, takes time to research and understand the issues, communicates his positions with deft skill, has his finger on the pulse of his electorate, knows what the hell he is talking about, and doesn't need to use fake props like Joe the Plumber. This is in stark contrast to Palin who, at this time, has none of those qualities.

For those (especially Democrats) who are laughing at the thought of Brown running a successful campaign in 2012, don't forget that Obama also came out of nowhere to serve less than one term in the Senate, and then become president. Brown will wipe the floor with Obama if he runs. I predict he will run, and I also predict that he will be the next president. You heard it from me.
You just might be right, I think the handwriting is on the wall here.;)
 
Dan if Brown does run, a couple of questions:

1) Running mate

2) Congressional makeup

The one thing I fear is that if the GOP does win the trifecta again, we will see more of the SSDD that we saw from 2001-2007. And I for one, cannot stomach another round of RINO spending that nearly shames the Democrats. At least when the Democrats spend, they're open about it.
 
Can't believe that you, or any other Conservative, can compare her to the Gipper:

Ronald Reagan was polished, and knew what he was talking about. Every week, while Carter was in office, he came on the radio every day, and offered his opinions on just about everything. His spots were hard hitting, and very intelligent.
She believes fervently in the same things. Unfortunately she stands pretty much alone in the R party on that one.

By contrast, Sarah Palin didn't know where Africa was on a map, and told people that she knew foreign policy because she could see Russia from her porch
.Blarney, and the second bit was Tina Fey, not Sarah Palin.

However, I might be willing to give Palin another chance. Perhaps she can learn from her experience on FOX News, but she has a long way to go from being the albatross that sank McCain to being a real contender.
She was the uplifting element in the campaign. She brought life. Wthout her McCain would have gotten walloped worse because McCain failed to exploit Obama's many weaknesses and tragic flaws.

Given freedom, Palin would have ripped Obama a new one, kept him on the defensive and forced the press to report his weaknesses... McCain did nothing of the sort.

When primary time comes around, I'll take Brown. He is going to be in there, and he is very intelligent, takes time to research and understand the issues, communicates his positions with deft skill, has his finger on the pulse of his electorate, knows what the hell he is talking about, and doesn't need to use fake props like Joe the Plumber. This is in stark contrast to Palin who, at this time, has none of those qualities.
Time will tell. I'd love to see them debate. If you recall, Palin beat Biden head to head... a guy who was still breast feeding when he won his Senate seat.

For those (especially Democrats) who are laughing at the thought of Brown running a successful campaign in 2012, don't forget that Obama also came out of nowhere to serve less than one term in the Senate, and then become president. Brown will wipe the floor with Obama if he runs. I predict he will run, and I also predict that he will be the next president. You heard it from me.
Lot's of time. And virtually anyone witha brain could beat Obama next time out. He has a record and a truck load of fark ups already; internationally and domestically. Last time he divorced himself from his friends, and claimed no record beyond "yes we can", "We are the ones we have been waiting for" and "Hope, Change, Unite."

That's a lot of qualification for a Democrat candidate... have to admit that.

Obama's a lame duck, and unlike Clinton, he doesn't have a Dick Morris capable of coming up with cutting edge strategies, like running ads virtually underground... in small markets all throughout the southern states for a couple years before the 96 election. Ads that rehabilitated him after getting smacked in 94.

O-BA-MA is up a crik without a paddle... with three years to go.

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I don't think she needs seasoning, I'm sure she tastes great as is.

No tempering either.
I like a feisty babe... feisty when she needs to be feisty, submissive when she should be submissive.
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Seriously?

It's bad enough when the left lets its sexism roar; there's no need to fetishize her any further.

These are not qualities you should be looking for in a president, they are qualities you should be looking for in a hooker.
 
Next target: New York. Both Gillebrand and Schumer are up this year.

Schumer's a lost cause. Gillibrand, though is quite vulnerable. As is:
-Boxer
-Bayh
-Reid
-Lincoln
-Specter
-Bennet
-Feingold

Not to mention open seats in:
-North Dekota
-Delaware
-Illinois

Until yesterday I didn't think it was possible, but the GOP might actually have a chance at taking the Senate.
 
Can't believe that you, or any other Conservative, can compare her to the Gipper:

Ronald Reagan was polished, and knew what he was talking about. Every week, while Carter was in office, he came on the radio every day, and offered his opinions on just about everything. His spots were hard hitting, and very intelligent.

By contrast, Sarah Palin didn't know where Africa was on a map, and told people that she knew foreign policy because she could see Russia from her porch.

However, I might be willing to give Palin another chance. Perhaps she can learn from her experience on FOX News, but she has a long way to go from being the albatross that sank McCain to being a real contender.

When primary time comes around, I'll take Brown. He is going to be in there, and he is very intelligent, takes time to research and understand the issues, communicates his positions with deft skill, has his finger on the pulse of his electorate, knows what the hell he is talking about, and doesn't need to use fake props like Joe the Plumber. This is in stark contrast to Palin who, at this time, has none of those qualities.

For those (especially Democrats) who are laughing at the thought of Brown running a successful campaign in 2012, don't forget that Obama also came out of nowhere to serve less than one term in the Senate, and then become president. Brown will wipe the floor with Obama if he runs. I predict he will run, and I also predict that he will be the next president. You heard it from me.

I agree with you on Brown........He has a bright future ahead of him......I would not count Palin out if I were you..........She is becoming one of the most popular conservatives in this country.......
 
Seriously?

It's bad enough when the left lets its sexism roar; there's no need to fetishize her any further.

These are not qualities you should be looking for in a president, they are qualities you should be looking for in a hooker.

Christ, get a sense of humor already.

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Schumer's a lost cause. Gillibrand, though is quite vulnerable. As is:
-Boxer
-Bayh
-Reid
-Lincoln
-Specter
-Bennet
-Feingold

Not to mention open seats in:
-North Dekota
-Delaware
-Illinois

Until yesterday I didn't think it was possible, but the GOP might actually have a chance at taking the Senate.


Don't forget Nelson of Nebraska, he is toast..........
 
You just might be right, I think the handwriting is on the wall here.;)

So Scott Brown is now the new hope for the republican party? We'll see. If he promises a public campaign finance Bill ending corporate control of our elections, I'll vote for him. Otherwise, what's the point? The corporations will continue to run the country like it's their personal ATM until we are all looted out, then they will move on to the next country, like China... Hmm, I think we're about out of money as it is.
 
So Scott Brown is now the new hope for the republican party? We'll see. If he promises a public campaign finance Bill ending corporate control of our elections, I'll vote for him. Otherwise, what's the point? The corporations will continue to run the country like it's their personal ATM until we are all looted out, then they will move on to the next country, like China... Hmm, I think we're about out of money as it is.

Helluva lot better than the Liberals running the country. We've seen what those clowns can do to a perfectly good economy.
 
Brown will wipe the floor with Obama if he runs. I predict he will run, and I also predict that he will be the next president. You heard it from me.


I think it's very possible too. Right now I envision him as a VP candidate to Romney in 2012.
 
As long as they fall into a "designated eligibility groups" and they can find a doctor that accepts Medicaid.

Why wouldn't they be able to find a doctor that accepts Medicaid?

Oh wait! It's the same reason you were complaining about SS being a Ponzi Scheme...
 
Christ, get a sense of humor already.

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If you find that people keep mistaking your "humor" for sexism and racism, maybe the problem isn't with their perception but with your delivery.
 
Actually, last I heard, Brown will be seated right away!

Next target: New York. Both Gillebrand and Schumer are up this year.

Means jack **** if the Republican is nothing but a big government piece of ****ing **** like most of the NY GOP is nowadays.
 
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I don't know I'm not an economics expert. I also know that a loaf of bread and water shouldn't be 20-22% of my income. I don't know what percentage it should be though. It should be left of to the consumer market (another reason I don't approve of government run health care).

The patient is only a nominal consumer. Ultimately, the government is responsible for driving up health care costs. Onerous regulation, not surprisingly, makes providing medicine and health insurance more expensive.

The only medical services with a rational pricing system are elective procedures. They are lightly regulated, and insurance companies generally don't cover the cost. Accordingly, the prices have fallen as the quality has improved.
 
His abortion stance and being a Mormon (which is dumb to dislike him over) killed him.

It is indeed a very dumb reason not to vote for him. It's too bad that many Republicans would let their religion cloud their judgment.
 
You got the libs agreeing with you dan.....Don't think you will get many conservatives when it comes to Governor Palin.......If this lady runs she will be the teflon candidate........the left and the media won't be able to lay a glove on her.........Like Reagan Cnservatives love her more and more every day.........

You are totally misreading Palin. She will be a terrible candidate. She doesn't posses intellectual wherewithal to weather the storm. She will be diced by the media and spun in circles by Obama the master-campaigner. If the Palin-lovers are going to insist on pushing the issue, they will just make the primaries that much more of a spectacle. She is the best chance for Obama to remain in office.
 
No, it's what the voters in NY23rd (a district that had been held by Republicans since the Civil War) said.

That's not entirely true. Only certain parts of NY 23RD have been represented by Republicans since the Civil War. Moreover, the district as its currently constituted has only existed since 2003.
 
You are totally misreading Palin. She will be a terrible candidate. She doesn't posses intellectual wherewithal to weather the storm. She will be diced by the media and spun in circles by Obama the master-campaigner. If the Palin-lovers are going to insist on pushing the issue, they will just make the primaries that much more of a spectacle. She is the best chance for Obama to remain in office.

She beat Biden in the debate, so she can't be that dumb... mind you... Biden... a Senator since birth isn't a very sharp pencil.

I say you're misreading Palin as many misread Reagan.
She's got an avenue to get the message out unfiltered... so time will tell.

Also, if someone is so ineffectual, they're ignored.
The press and Lefties are all over her like a pig on ****, they're been out to destroy her... which tells me she's a very serious threat.

And she is.

Palin/Keyes 2012

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She beat Biden in the debate, so she can't be that dumb... mind you... Biden... a Senator since birth isn't a very sharp pencil.

I say you're misreading Palin as many misread Reagan.
She's got an avenue to get the message out unfiltered... so time will tell.

Also, if someone is so ineffectual, they're ignored.
The press and Lefties are all over her like a pig on ****, they're been out to destroy her... which tells me she's a very serious threat.

And she is.

Palin/Keyes 2012

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You (and some others) have mentioned that people misread Reagan. But I don't remember it that way. I do remember people on the right misreading him, but this was way before he secured the nomination. Once he started campaigning the people in the middle, and even the left, loved him.

Palin is a different situation. She seems to have support on the right (especially social Conservatives) which is the exact opposite of what Regan had. But she seems to have very little support from the center or the left. Again the opposite of Reagan.
 
That's not entirely true. Only certain parts of NY 23RD have been represented by Republicans since the Civil War. Moreover, the district as its currently constituted has only existed since 2003.

THANK YOU.

I get so frustrated seeing this thrown around constantly. The district has been changed a multitude of times since the Civil War, with pieces being added and subtracted and a whole new district spawning from it since then. People act like it’s the exact same area the entire time. And, on top of that, in some of the places that have splintered off, or in some of the places that have entered onto it, those HAVE had Democrats so the whole notion is idiotic.

Not to mention the situations between these two are no where the same.

You didn’t have three viable candidates for a decent important portion of the campaign in Mass. You didn’t have the national party throwing support behind a candidate that the people in the area didn’t want. You didn’t have a democrat whose supported by the national committee drop out and endorse the Republican days before the election.

The situations were similar only in that they both had an election and it was about politics.
 
And Dana, I wouldn't mind your prediction coming true. I pray its not Palin as that will garauntee me voting third party. I will not vote for anyone that panders, gives support, or agree's with the idiots that are the birther movement. She lost every ounce of support I had when she did that. Indeed, after being the deciding factor for me voting in 2008 she has done nothing to cause me to look forward to her running in 2012 and routinely did things that have assured she won't get my vote.
 
I agree with you on Brown........He has a bright future ahead of him......I would not count Palin out if I were you..........She is becoming one of the most popular conservatives in this country.......

LOL. You are the same one who said that Fred Thompson was going to be the salvation for the Republican Party. Remember? You told us to take it to your bankrupt financial institution. :doh
 
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