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Evan Bayh Will Not Seek Reelection

Erod said:
Prof, how do you think Nancy is going to handle giving that speaker seat up in a few months?

I'm growing more cyncical each year, but I have to admit, I'm impressed with the American public's ability to call bull**** on all this so quickly. It's encouraging.

I couldn't believe we elected a man with less experience than a paper clip a year ago, but how quickly the tide has turned.
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thanks, erod

i agree, if the election were held today we'd take the house with votes to spare and come close in the senate

there's also not much the prez can do to turn things around, his entire agenda now is outta reach

that's his big pre-MA agenda, health care, cap and trade and reg reform

and his teeny tiny post-MA platform, as well---the jobs bill, bank tax, spending freeze, debt commission

what happened to his sotu, it's like it never happened?

i've never seen anyone so fickle

he's already FORGOTTEN the path he pointed out in his sotu

there's nothing the president can do to turn things around

and his tin eared obtuseness guarantees his continuing to utter the inanities we've daily become accustomed to, like savvy bankers must not be begrudged by agnostics...

and the like

that kinda almost obscurantist expression acts as a REAL downer on our economics, i sincerely believe

people just have no faith, no confidence, anymore, in leadership, in its competence

he creates this culture of UNCERTAINTY with all these clueless declarations

he's gonna freeze spending, the day before he raises the debt ceiling 2T

he's gonna rescue small biz, then repeal their bush tax cuts

i really agree with you about the growing awareness of our neighbors, never in my life have so many americans thought like you and me

(LOL!)

but, yes, almost everyone in the nation is coming to think exactly like you and i always have, friend erod

and we can thank mr barack for this, HE'S DONE A MAGNIFICENT JOB OF EDUCATING THE AMERICAN PEOPLE

never in my life have so many americans been so AWARE of what's going on

and so FIRED UP

i believe our POLITICS is gonna SAVE this nation

this political awakening you and i are talking about

i believe our ECONOMICS are a disaster, our SOCIAL situation almost as bad

but our POLITICS...

like i said, never in our lives have you and i been so well set up

thanks for the feedback, friend

and keep kicking his skinny ass

cliff
 
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So, cliff, who's the Republican that'll be on the ballot this fall? Dan Coates¹?
 
If only Pelosi would leave. She the worst Speaker in moder history.
 
Is this democrats seeing a sinking ship and leaving while the leaving can be done with some respect.
 
danarhea said:
Evan Bayh was a Conservative Democrat, which means that his replacement will most likely be a Republican.

Keep the filibusters going. As long as Congress can gum up the works, and nothing gets done, America cannot be mucked with. :mrgreen:
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And then nothing will happen for two years after that.

Nothing is going to happen again until we alter the Constitution to eliminate the two parties gerrymandering the districts into intractable maps that guarantee each of the parties a certain amount of seats.

The entirety of the nation tends to be swayed by about 40 Congressional districts and occasional whims of the polity.

The whim this time around is going Republican. After that Congress gets nothing done (and they won't get anything done - if you believe they will, then I've got a bridge to sell you...); they'll probably swing back the other direction.

This country is broken. That's why Bayh is leaving.

I have no confidence that either party is going to ever do anything to fix it. And God knows a bunch of yokels in Idaho aren't going to fix things with their guns either.
 
Charles Martel said:
<Rats/SinkingShip>
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If you''re talking just about the democrats you're wrong. Both parties are going to be in for a big surprise in the next election. I smell an anti-incumbent vote coming in a very big way. It's about time too.
 
Charles Martel said:
Explain Scott Brown.
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How many times do you need it explained? His opponent rain a very poor race and her arrogance in thinking she had it in the bag turned off numerous voters in the Bay state. I hate to break it to you but it was somewhat of an anti-incumbent vote too in that the voters wanted to send a message that they want a clean break from the accepted outcome in the state.

Gloat all you want about Brown but if you do you're in for a disappointment in the next election.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
How many times do you need it explained? His opponent rain a very poor race and her arrogance in thinking she had it in the bag turned off numerous voters in the Bay state. I hate to break it to you but it was somewhat of an anti-incumbent vote too in that the voters wanted to send a message that they want a clean break from the accepted outcome in the state.

Gloat all you want about Brown but if you do you're in for a disappointment in the next election.
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All the GOP needs is Obama to campaign for the democrats and they will lose.
 
ptif219 said:
All the GOP needs is Obama to campaign for the democrats and they will lose.
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More wishful partisan thinking.

You forget there's nothing to write home about that may run against him.

Please, please, say Palin! I need a good laugh today!

If the economy turns around and Afghanistan and Iraq are basically a success the repubs are f***ed. Of course I know you're praying American will suck in 2012 so you can have a chance. Wow is that pitiful or what?
 
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where obama goes, dems lose

indeed, 30 point swings towards red ensue

sorry
 
EnigmaO01 said:
More wishful partisan thinking.

You forget there's nothing to write home about that may run against him.

Please, please, say Palin! I need a good laugh today!

If the economy turns around and Afghanistan and Iraq are basically a success the repubs are f***ed. Of course I know you're praying American will suck in 2012 so you can have a chance. Wow is that pitiful or what?
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I am talking about 2010 every democrat Obama supports and campaigns for loses.
 
The Prof said:
it turns out that bayh picked the day before the filing deadline to make his little dart of a declaration, a particularly pointed shot at leader reid
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Not only lead Reid, but the party and those who voted for him. I smell a burning bridge.

Sure, if one doesn't have the desire to serve, get out, but Bayh comes off looking spiteful and small. His timing should offend his Democratic constituents. He forced a short time limit on them to find an adequate replacement.

It's said the last straw was the jobs bill. Well, boo-hoo. If so, that looks even worse as it's not only impulsive but is also an "I'm taking my ball and leaving" scenario.

Should he ever choose to run for national office again, I'll remember this.
 
EnigmaO01 said:
The few I've had responded to were basically form letters and insulted my intelligence.
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I'm sure it was nothing personal. Keep in mind that a generic letter needs to be aimed toward the average Joe, not the above-average-one.;)

As for Bayh, based on what I've heard about, and heard from him on the news, it seems like a loss of a decent man. Maybe I just don't know the whole story.:confused:
 
Gina said:
Not only lead Reid, but the party and those who voted for him. I smell a burning bridge.

Sure, if one doesn't have the desire to serve, get out, but Bayh comes off looking spiteful and small. His timing should offend his Democratic constituents. He forced a short time limit on them to find an adequate replacement.

It's said the last straw was the jobs bill. Well, boo-hoo. If so, that looks even worse as it's not only impulsive but is also an "I'm taking my ball and leaving" scenario.

Should he ever choose to run for national office again, I'll remember this.
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This shows the attitude that is growing from the controlling attitude of the White House.
 
ptif219 said:
This shows the attitude that is growing from the controlling attitude of the White House.
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Controlling? How so?

I'll explain my position further.

There are consequences for how one conducts themselves in their office. He could have left on a good note, pleading that his heart was not in it. Instead, as you pointed out, he threw darts.

I don't want a vengeful dart thrower in the White House.
 
Gina said:
Not only lead Reid, but the party and those who voted for him. I smell a burning bridge.

Sure, if one doesn't have the desire to serve, get out, but Bayh comes off looking spiteful and small. His timing should offend his Democratic constituents. He forced a short time limit on them to find an adequate replacement.

It's said the last straw was the jobs bill. Well, boo-hoo. If so, that looks even worse as it's not only impulsive but is also an "I'm taking my ball and leaving" scenario.

Should he ever choose to run for national office again, I'll remember this.
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absolutely valid points

for someone like me, however, and for the vast majority of americans nationwide, therefore, evan bayh is of NO significance

except for how he relates to the OBAMA

obama is significant

and bayh just STABBED him

hard

right between the shoulder blades

poor obama

just about everyone's taking their shots
 
The Prof said:
absolutely valid points

for someone like me, however, and for the vast majority of americans nationwide, therefore, evan bayh is of NO significance

except for how he relates to the OBAMA

obama is significant

and bayh just STABBED him

hard

right between the shoulder blades

poor obama

just about everyone's taking their shots
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yes, bayh did exactly that. the only way he'll achieve another elected office is to switch sides.
 
thanks, i don't think we want him either

but we'll sure use his bluedog butt against obama

and YOU won't blame ME, either, for politics being, well, y'know, politics

take care, maam

cliff
 
Gina said:
Controlling? How so?

I'll explain my position further.

There are consequences for how one conducts themselves in their office. He could have left on a good note, pleading that his heart was not in it. Instead, as you pointed out, he threw darts.

I don't want a vengeful dart thrower in the White House.
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He may be tired of the lies of transparency and bi-partisan. He may be tired of ramming bills through without reading them. This the kind of control i am talking about.
 
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