A Call for Unity Post September–Guest Post from Jud Bennett
May 21st, 2010 by David Anderson
Below is the published mantra by the Republican National Committee (RNC) under the Ronald Reagan years in general terms as to” Why We Are Republicans”. In my opinion, the GOP (The Grand OLE PARTY) has a remarkable opportunity, even here in Blue State Delaware, to win some major elections.
The disgust and national concern over the Democratic controlled congress and the Obama administration by folks from all walks of life have given Republicans a unique opportunity. Unfortunately, if we Republicans–some only fiscally conservative, some only socially conservative, some who are both, and some who are moderate Republicans, do not unite after the September primary, the Democrats will win again. There are over 100,000 more registered Democrats in this state than Republicans. We cannot afford to be fractured with social moderates attacking right wingers and conservatives attacking moderates. It seems like many of us like to focus more on attacking certain Republican elected officials or candidates instead of the liberal Democrats. Some of you will disagree with me, but if you want your party to be nothing more than a limited club to the exclusion of all other people with different thoughts, ideas, and life styles, than we will continually remain here in Delaware a limited group that no longer wins elections. TAKE THAT TO THE BANK MY FRIENDS.
In my opinion, a voter (especially an intelligent human being) does not have to be completely locked into a specific ideology to be a good Republican. If you can agree 65% of the time on most issues, you’ve got something going that is a viable party. The only purpose of a political party is to win elections! As an example, why would we as a party want to discourage folks who happen to be for a strong defense, are fiscal conservatives, and want less government, but might have different religious or social beliefs from our own??? Why would we want to make not welcome in our party those who are not social conservatives, yet are in agreement with most of the issues below?
I urge my fellow Republicans to open your minds, be more tolerant, read the former RNC charter below, and begin working towards bringing back the big tent for the GOP that used to be an effective winning machine.
Restore the wonderful coalition we used to have! WE have got to give the average person reasons that are not exclusively social to become REPUBLICANS. Efforts toward Corporate Welfare (paid for by the tax payers) in regard to land use, advocating exclusive religious belief systems, and expanding intolerance is not ever going to win elections in Delaware. Sure, in some limited areas, this exclusively limited viewpoint might indeed work by electing certain individuals, but in the overall big picture, it’s not going to happen in the State of Delaware.
After the September primary which will be passionate and very likely contentious for US Senate, US Congress, and several Legislative seats, if indeed we want to win back a Republican majority by 2012, we must unite and vote Republican. If your candidate does not win in the September primary and you choose not to vote for that office in the general election, you are effectively saying by not voting–”I’m helping a liberal Democrat”, and indeed John Carney (D) for Congress and Chris Coons (D) for Senate will emerge victorious. My political opinion today for what it’s worth.
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN and read ” Why I’m a Republican”.
Yours truly,
JUDSON Bennett-Coastal Network
”I AM A REPUBLICAN BECAUSE…
I believe that the proper function of government is to do for the people those things that have to be done but cannot be done, or cannot be done as well by individuals, and that the most effective government is government closest to the people.
*I believe that good government is based on the individual and that each person’s ability, dignity, freedom and responsibility must be honored and recognized.
I believe that free enterprise and the encouragement of individual initiative and incentive have given this nation an economic system second to none.
*I believe that sound money management should be our goal.
*I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, age, sex or national origin.
*I believe we must retain those principles of the past worth retaining, yet always be receptive to new ideas with an outlook broad enough to accommodate thoughtful change and varying points of view.
*I believe that Americans value and should preserve their feeling of national strength and pride, and at the same time, share with people everywhere a desire for peace and freedom and the extension of human rights throughout the world.
Finally, I believe that the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.”
Published by the Republican National Committee-1980
So…You guys are copying the moderate GOP blog now?
I said that you guys would agree with this provided that “not” was edited out of this sentence.
“In my opinion, a voter does not have to be completely locked into a specific ideology to be a good Republican.”
Don’t make a liar out of me.
BTW David – Back channel apology accepted. In turn I apologize for saying that you have no honor.
So…You guys are copying the moderate GOP blog now?
Does DL copy “moderate” Democrats, Trust Fund? You dopes are much farther left than anyone here is right. That’s a fact.
??? Uh thanks. I still have no idea what you are talking about. Feel free to repost what ever it was that was lost in the ether if it is relevent to anything. I had a rush of spam and dumped everything in the spam.
Need to save face in front of these nutbags..? Got it.
To the point of the post. I have no fear that any of you losers will take Jud’s sensible advice.
Jud’s sensible advice? Moderate…moderate…moderate…move further and further to the left and abandon our principles to win elections. I got it…I think it’s ridiculous…
The country is moving to the right and away from both parties and yet the Republican Party is supposed to send more Mike Castle’s to Washington and Dover?
“The country is moving to the right and away from both parties and yet the Republican Party is supposed to send more Mike Castle’s to Washington and Dover?”
“You dopes are much farther left than anyone here is right. That’s a fact.”
The hilarity never stops.
Hube’s got a point tho. Like I said the country is moving to the right, back to where it started. Back from the left wing fringe where the GOP and Democrat parties have taken us. So by extension, those of us who stand Right of Center…with the Constitution would be more centrist than you left wing fringe, progressive DL bloggers.
I’m sure Anon’s brain just exploded…ah well…not like he was using it anyway.
The hilarity never stops.
It sure doesn’t over at DL — shooting Republicans, podcasts about Sarah Palin’s Down Syndrome kid … “comedy” at its finest!
I love how moderates argue for restoring the coalition, by having part of the coalition pipe down and take the back seat. It would be nice if there were enough room on the middle bench of this van for each of the basic parts of the coalition. The problem is that they ALL forgot how to play nice. One part of the coalition becomes vocal, the other parts resent it.
Please don’t argue for rebuilding a coalition when what you really are trying to do is build a new and different coalition. They are two different things.
I would appreciate this article more if it were not biased against one particular part of the old Reagan coalition. I would also like it better if it didn’t assume an establishment victory in the September Primary. What sould the party members do do if a bold, non-establishment, vocal pro-life candidate wins the pirmary? Does this article apply equally to all parts of the hoped for coalition? The begining and the end of the article make an atempt at even handedness. However the middle, of the article calls out only the social conservatives.
I am glad that a 65% agreement rate was used. All too often people throw out unrealistic figures on how much the various parts of the Republican Party agree on.
One thing I will agree to is that it would be good if the party united after the primary. I did not see a solid case for uniting after the Convention which was only the first round of the contest. Especially when you consider that the various candidates are championing visions, ideas, and platforms that are generally Republican but have significant differences. However, once the general comes around unity makes sence when facing platforms that not only have differences, but run counter to Republican ideas.
No matter what the outcome if a person will vote in the primary I hope they will still vote in the General. If you can’t abide the nominee of your party there are still third party candidates, independent candidates, and write-ins.
I am sure that Jud thinks the establisment guys will win, but the advice applies the other way as well in my judgement. I find it undeniable that strategically, I have to support the Republican this year in the federal and state races pretty much down the line to put brakes on the direction of the country. A Castle gives breathing room to regroup and try again. An O’Donnell would give a chance for a real fight and victories. A Coons would be a defeat and reenforcement of more of the same.
I agree with Tim’s feelings on this. The moderates have for years given the feeling like we should sit back and let them drive and they did an Exxon Valdez on us. It is time for someone else to drive none the less, I accept that we can’t wrestle over the controls. We can’t drive everyone into the shore. We have to take the hand offs. If we win the primaries, I expect them to follow. If they win, I will follow. The people have the final say in the end, the otherside brings us together.
How about this….how about someone sit down with Mike Castle and tell him….”Mike, you really got to tone it down on some of your stands. Cap and Trade….Mike, you shouldn’t have done it. You’re going to lose a lot on this.”?
My sense is that with Jud out and about and pleading with us disenchanted folk who’ve had it up to here with Castle….I think ole Mike’s worried bejeesus.
YEAH…let the Coons guy win. What’s the difference if Coons votes Cap and Trade or Mike Castle votes Cap and Trade?
I think Castle’s worried and damn right, damn right he should be.
Everybody has a point. Everybody. The most abused wife in the world has a point. The most kicked dog in the world has a point. For many of us….and Jud be sure to pass this along to ole Mike….Cap and Trade was our point.
When he did that he blew past that sixty five percent point…he bought it down to thirty percent or so.
I’ll leave it at this…if ole Mike Castle would really like not to end his career like ugly ole Arlen Spector….how about he stands up and DENOUNCES HIS CAP AND TRADE VOTE?
I’d vote for him if he did that. And with that whole carbon thing almost an accepted lie, Castle’s got a good leg to stand on and not lose credibility. Tell him to call me and I’ll write his recission statement.
How about that for a concept…let the damn moderate reach out to us right wing kooks for a chance?
Tell Mike Castle to think….Arlen Spector.
I ain’t gonna vote for Coons. I’ll vote for O’Donnell or no one at all.
Tell Castle, be a man about it. Come out and take a stand.
Arlen Spector. Heh.
Pat, it took us about a year of persistent effort to get Rep. Castle to the point where he would even come close to admitting that he made a mistake on Cap n Trade. We were able to pursuade him over the course of a summer that voting for the Health Care Takeover was not in the best interest of the American people. He move a lot quicker on that issue because he did his listening tours around the state before he laid out a concrete position on health care. It is a lot harder to institute change when they have already dug in.
It is possible to bring about change in some of our elected officials, but I don’t ever expect to see Rep. Castle flat out denounce any piece of legislation. By introducing new information and reasoned arguments you can help a person change their stance on legislation, but changing their personality is a lot harder. Rep. Castle’s personality is such that he wants to negociate on everything. There is no absolute. He will always look for some wiggle room and space for adjustment to make the other side happier. He doesn’t seek what he wants, or what the people want. He goes after some lesser goal because he thinks it will be easier to achieve.
There is a time and a place for such people. When they find those conditions they can do a lot of good. However, what I am looking for is a champion, someone who is willing to come out and state, in clear, bold terms the will of their constituents. If the situation is such that a little negociation is needed I can accept that. We would have never had a Constitution if people weren’t willing to give a little, but first you need to clearly and vocally present the will of the people you represent. That is your job if you are a representative.
Someone once said that generals at the beginning of a war are always fighting the last war. This means that they start out fighting using the same tactics as they did in the previous war, the smart ones realize when those tactics are no longer working and change their strategy.
Too many in the GOP establishment are clinging to the old strategy. They still believe that we can win by putting up “MODERATES”. We win nothing by doing this. They would have us put up more McCains and Romneys, you know the kind of candidates that did nothing to energize the rank and file voters. It wasn’t until McCain chose Palin that his campaign got any traction. And even then the GOP establishment attacked her. We are seeing the samething being done right here in Delaware. We are being told to support left of center Mike Castle while the GOP establishment is putting out hits on the true conservative candidate Christine O’Donnell. And Mr. Bennett ask us to come together?
I, like Timothy, am troubled by Mr. Bennett’s point of view that social conservatives should settle down and play nice.This is a man that called me a “Bible thumping (male appendage)” I cleaned that up a little. He is biased for whatever reason against those who hold social issues as being equally important as fiscal issues. He expects social conservatives to support a so called fiscal conservative who supports abortion in his “BIG TENT”, but ask him if he would support a pro life, tax and spend Republican, in his so called “BIG TENT”. I think not.
We do nothing to move the conservative movement forward by backing moderate candidates.
Look at it like this, in the battle against the left, if we start in the middle and are force to give any ground at all(compromise) then we will naturally end up to the left of center. But if the battle is between the hard left and the hard right and compromise is reached then we find ourselves in Mr. Bennett’s holy land of the “MIDDLE”. The view that we can start in the middle may or may not win elections, but it will guaratee that we lose the ideological battle. The left will continue to drag the nation further to the left on all issues. Choosing moderate candidates is like starting a tug of war with your toes hanging out over the mud pit.
Bottom line, we tried the middle way and had our hats handed to us. To repeat that mistake is not only counter productive, it is dangerous to the nation.
I urge my fellow Republicans to open your minds, be more tolerant, read the former RNC charter below, and begin working towards bringing back the big tent for the GOP that used to be an effective winning machine.
What a bunch of crap. Didn’t Republicans try that with the ‘cross-the-aisle’ appeaser McCain? What happened?
Republicans need to present a clear ideological alternative to the Socialist-Dems tax and spend agenda. Republicans need to return (and tout) their social and fiscal conservatism. Bennett’s strategy is for Republicans to continue to be ‘Democrats Lite.’ Brilliant.
What conservative needs ‘advice’ from the man who helped put the anti-private property leftist Joan Deaver on the Sussex County Council?
You go, ultra-conservatives! Accept no compromises! Ideological purity is the key to victory!
The media, and the majority of American voters in general will never place the blame on Obama if the country keeps going down hill. That’s just the way it is. Call it political correctness or what have you, they will never hold him accountable.
If Obama keeps screwing up, the American people will blame all of congress.
Establishment candidates may be in trouble this time, whatever their political affiliation.
I find all of this talk about McCain interesting. We lost power in DC because conservatives cut taxes while increasing spending, went to war but failed to pay for it and were on duty when the economy crashed and held responsible in the court of public opinion.
Moderate Republicans were barely existent in the 00′s, much less responsible for what happened. Increased turnout among evangelical Christians in Ohio from pumping up gay marriage as an issue DELIVERED Bush a second term and handed DeLay & Frist a stronger majority in Congress.
One can certainly argue that Bush, DeLay & Frist were not conservatives, but no one can argue that they were not the CHOICE of conservatives.
So I disagree with the idea the premise that somehow moderates are to blame for Republican failures. It was people who billed themselves as conservative and then went to DC and tried to buy a majority.
And the reason we’ve slipped in Delaware isn’t because the party has failed, or because we haven’t run Conservative candidates, or because we haven’t moved far enough to the right. We’ve failed in Delaware because the majority of Delaware voters have chosen to register as Democrats and vote Democrat, because they hold views that align with the Democratic Party. And until they begin to realize the negative effects those choices have created, they’ll continue to do so.
We need to all be in the same boat right now, or we’ll continue to flounder. Purity, purging and exclusion of any kind will not help.
Republicans need to return (and tout) their social and fiscal conservatism. Bennett’s strategy is for Republicans to continue to be ‘Democrats Lite.’ Brilliant.
And yet, the Conservative Dem won Murtha’s seat.
Pat Fish:
“.how about he stands up and DENOUNCES HIS CAP AND TRADE VOTE?
I’d vote for him if he did that.”
He’s already done this. He said his vote was a mistake, a bad vote, and actually said, “I’m sorry.” I’m pretty sure you were there when he said it, Pat. So he can expect your vote, right?
” until they begin to realize the negative effects those choices have created,”
What are the negative effects those choices have created?
Dave says,”It was people who billed themselves as conservative and then went to DC and tried to buy a majority.” Dave I agree with that statement. They were elected as conservatives, because that was what the voters wanted. But because they didn’t govern as conservatives they were ousted. In the last cycle the GOP tried to go with actual moderates and again they were told that they weren’t wanted, due in large part to the fact that the GOP had lost the trust of the voters because of those who were elected as conservative and governed as moderates and liberals. I also agree with your statement, ” And until they begin to realize the negative effects those choices have created, they’ll continue to do so.” I believe that what the people want are true conservatives, but not just lip service, they want people who will govern as conservatives. I believe that this cycle is the time for the GOP to make real gains, but if we put up moderates and faulse conservative again, we will waste the chance and start the process all over. I know we disagree on this point but I believe that the people are going to reject Mike Castle,for two reasons. One because he is a thrity + year part of the problem and second because he is one of those faulse conservatives.
Castle Voted FOR permanently raising taxes on businesses!
In 2008 the National Tax Payers Union gave Congressman Castle a D rating!
Castle voted AGAINST making the Bush tax cuts permanent, capping discretionary spending
at $973 billion and imposing a moratorium on earmarks!
Castle voted FOR the Obama Omnibus spending bill that increased spending 8% on TOP of the Stimulus packages!
I’ll tell you what a viable candidate for GOP rank and file voters should be in my opinion, they should be someone who will govern as they campaign, Mike Castle has not done that in the past and I have no hope of him doing it in the future.
When have we ever “paid for” a war? That is insane. You borrow money and spread the cost out over time because you do not tank the economy or run short on funds when fighting a war. Should we have looked at offsetting part of the cost due to the long term nature of the war? Maybe. We could have sold oil and gas leases off shore and in Alaska as well as other making medicare’s increase revenue neutral by increasing the medicare tax. We could have also leased more timber lands.
Cutting taxes and increasing spending was a bad idea particularly on the increasing permanent spending. Short term Homeland security or help for Katrinia was fine. I wouldn’t even object to a one year surcharge to help, but I also have no love bigger programs and more spending.
Bush never ran the first time as a fiscal conservative. He ran on expanding government in education, health care, and research as well as defense increases. He did what he promised. That is why I did not support him in the primaries. I liked Kasich, but he dropped. I liked Ashcroft, but he dropped. I went with Keyes, at least he stayed in. I of course enthusiatically supported Mr. Bush once he clinched on Super Tuesday. He was a fine President worthy of admiration. I would have found a way to vote for him for a second term if I had to go through a ring of fire. He kept us safe and guided us through tough times. He stood for family and faith. He stood like a stone wall against the forces of perversion, abortion, and terror. I love that man.
Bash him if you like, but he was the guardian angel of freedom in a dark world. He defied gravity economically and kept us going through attacks on the homeland, financial panics, natural disasters, and two wars.
Where do you come up with your version of history, David? Bush was the first president to cut taxes in time of war. Look it up.
“What are the negative effects those choices have created?”
Spend a night in Wilmington and get back to me. Or a day in the Insurance Commissioner’s office.
Cute, but uninformative. The problems of cities have persisted for decades, through all sorts of administrations. If conservatives have workable ideas for cities, they’ve sure been quiet about it. If people thought those ideas were workable, more cities would have Republican mayors, wouldn’t they? Or is this just another indication of the Vast Liberal Conspiracy?
“If people thought those ideas were workable, more cities would have Republican mayors, wouldn’t they?”
Yeah. Can’t see why they would want that.
Here’s the political reality boys and girls whether you like it or not. Castle is going to absolutely crush Christine O’donnell in the primary if she can actually raise the money to pay her fee. In her last run ,the State Party had to pay her fee so we wouldn’t be embarrased by not having a candidate. She’s a phony, in my opinion. I’m 90% certain Castle will beat Coons in the general election. All this anti -Castle crap is a waste of time. You’re going to get him in the Senate.
Michele Rollins will defeat Urquhart in the primary as well–like it or not. Can’t call Rollins vs Carney–edge goes to Carney right now.
As to the Deaver thing Rick–I’ll be damned if I’ll ever support any candidate that will pave over my county. It was a non partisan decision and based on a different set of dynamics. She might have problems next time around, however. Regardless, the R’s rejected me by 300 votes due to the exagerations and misrepresentations by the PGA backed candidate, so I gave the developers Deaver-tough apples. It was easy to do considering the campaign I was subjected to. I’m not a politician anymore and I’m free and independent in all ways. So kiss my ass ! Next time around Deaver’s on her own, however.
Regardless, Michele Rollins is a conservative and she has the best shot of winning the Congressional seat. Castle is a moderate, but better than liberal Coons. You will all see in September and I’ll say, “I told you so”. In November I’ll be hunting for Rock Fish and listening to you all whine some more.
We have never financed a major war out of current funds. To do so is insane. Check it out.
The tax cut debate is not part of that discussion. The tax cuts brought in more money than they cost. Revenue would have fallen more and not have rebounded as quickly. You have seen it yourself when we did not cut marginal taxes. Revenues collapsed during the recession. They have not and will not rebound to pre- recession levels anytime soon. I think the Bush tax cuts could have been better designed to encourage growth. He blew the opportunity for fundamental tax reform.
And yet, the Conservative Dem won Murtha’s seat.
A seat they’ve held for 40 years in a district where Dems outnumber Republicans 2-1.
As to the Deaver thing Rick–I’ll be damned if I’ll ever support any candidate that will pave over my county..
Your county? You’ve got more in common with the little Marxist b!tc# than I thought.
The tax cuts did not bring in more than they cost. In fact, they had less stimulating effect than any tax cuts before them — a sure sign that we have reached the point on the Laffer Curve where further tax cuts will reduce, not increase, government revenue.
Why do conservatives always neglect the fact that the Laffer Curve has two sides?
“What are the negative effects those choices have created?”
Sorry. I guess I have to apologize. I guess not everyone made out poorly for supporting Democrats here in the First State.
Am I the only one who actually read the Title of Jud’s Post.
Jud calls for unity, POST SEPTEMBER. Anyone is free to make the case for their candidate in the next few months. This calls for hard work. The Republican Primary represents the best opportunity to make a Conservative Case for any statewide candidate to a receptive audience. If one can’t make the conservative case to Republicans then they will have a really hard time making the case to an electorate that includes Democrats.
Jud wants unity after the primary is over. I fail to see what makes this controversial.
Aw come on TW. Discussions involving Mike Castle will always be controversial. You’re living in a rose-colored world if you think not.
As for Jud….lookit, if Mike Castle wins the senate seat I have no choice but to accept it. I think you’re right, he’s going to be O’Donnel. But he’ll never get my vote again for anything and just typing those words makes me free as a bird, soaring of spirit, happy to have finally reached the point where I’m no longer forced to hold my nose and vote.
Like the abused wife, the alternative (a lib in power) might not be all that great but it’s finally reached the point where having to vote for a traitor with nose held for the stench is WORSE than having Coons.
Pride…it’s all pride.
Again, how am I hurt if Coons votes for Cap and Trade or Castle votes for it? Using the term as substitute for all liberal and scurrilous legislation that has Castle constantly voting for the “wrong” side.
Castle will never have my respect, which he once had, again and I know he could care less.
But I feel so good about finally freeing myself from the yoke of supporting the lesser of two evils. It’s refreshing to just support NO evil.
What a concept.
Pat Fish, please respond to this comment:
“20phil
Pat Fish:
“.how about he stands up and DENOUNCES HIS CAP AND TRADE VOTE?
I’d vote for him if he did that.”
He’s already done this. He said his vote was a mistake, a bad vote, and actually said, “I’m sorry.” I’m pretty sure you were there when he said it, Pat. So he can expect your vote, right?”
In my estimation, you have already committed yourself to voting for Castle again.
How about this, Phil…you tell me what the hell you’re talking about? I have never been the presence of Mike Castle when he denounced his Cap and Trade vote. I have only been in Mike Castle’s presence once and it was before Cap and Trade.
I think you are a troll. Go away.
Pat Fish in #12 you said this:
I’ll leave it at this…if ole Mike Castle would really like not to end his career like ugly ole Arlen Spector….how about he stands up and DENOUNCES HIS CAP AND TRADE VOTE?
I’d vote for him if he did that. And with that whole carbon thing almost an accepted lie, Castle’s got a good leg to stand on and not lose credibility. Tell him to call me and I’ll write his recission statement.
Phil isn’t a “troll.” He’s just someone pointing out your own words to you and that Castle went to Sussex a few months ago and said his cap and trade vote was a mistake and that he wouldn’t repeat it in the Senate. He also voted against Obamacare and the Stimulus package, etc…
That makes him different than Coons-Coons is a man who increased property taxes in NCCo 25% in one year to balance the budget.
No doubt. Coons also said that he favors “progressive” judicial nominees, health deform, and opposes American Energy production. The man is on the far left, maybe to the left of Biden. He seems like Kaufman without the independence. I will vote for the Republican nominee. My job is just to make sure it is the best nominee available.
Pat Fish, were you or were you not in Georgetown at the SCAOR building when Castle came there and spoke to Republicans in the afternoon?
Dave: Any time you feel like answering the question, I”m all eyes. I will take your refusal to do so as inability to do so. No surprise, of course, since none of your staple news sources talk about it (for those who might have forgotten, I challenged Dave to lay out why Democratic policies harm the majority of Delaware citizens).
Thank you Alice.
No I was not at SCOR building when Castle spoke .
I’ve read posts by other people who said Castle’s alleged rescinding of Cap and Trade was lukewarm at best.
And beyond this thread, I’ve not heard that Castle ever expressed regret for that vote though I don’t doubt those asserting he did.
I’d have to see a video or something of this backtrack, frankly. Cause if Castle convinces me he truly regrets that vote, I dunno, I might vote for him. Just cause he hems and haws and shuffles his feet and says something like…”I dunno, I really want to save our environment. Comes time to vote for it in the senate, I dunno, maybe, perhaps…possibly…I might not vote on it…” …well lookit, I got common sense, I can tell a genuine regret from political claptrap. I’m not convinced Castle regrets that vote.
Lookit, the Delaware Dems will vote for Castle, let not your heart be troubled. Castle don’t need my vote for God’s sake! He might need the base of the republican party, depending on how many are out there still drinking the Kool aid…I dunno.
But I think he’s going to win and right now I take the position that anyone who truly believes Castle regrets his Cap and Trade vote, this a fellow who was Governor or Delaware twice and in congress the rest of his lifetime…a guy who knows the ropes for God’s sake and I have no doubt that he made that vote deliberately and with full intention, well I gotta bridge to sell ….real cheap. Just been renovated.
I get emails delivered right to my Ebox from Mike Castle every week or so. He’s never mentioned Cap and Trade once. Forgive me for being a bit doubtful about Mr. Castle’s mumbled change of heart that it seems only happened once, on a lazy afternoon, in Sussex county…his most hostile territory.
Sorry….but don’t worry about Castle’s fate for losing MY vote…all of WIlmington will vote for him….God bless. The Dems love the guy.
The guy don’t need Pat Fish.
I do agree with Bennett that Castle will be elected. Remember, Delaware is a liberal state.
Pat Fish-call his office and ask about his cap and trade u-turn, I did.
“I will take your refusal to do so as inability to do so.”
We’re in first grade, I see? What’s next – “I know you are but what am I?”
I don’t take requests. You get what you get when you get it.
Hey, I’m not the one trying to convince people that Democratic policies aren’t good for the majority of people. Then again, you’re posting here, so neither are you.
Judson Bennett calls for party unity after the primary. And then makes this comment on his own post calling for unity,”As to the Deaver thing Rick–I’ll be damned if I’ll ever support any candidate that will pave over my county. It was a non partisan decision and based on a different set of dynamics.”
So it would seem that Mr. Bennett is a bit of a hypocrit. He expects us to forget all of Mr. Castle’s faults, if he happens to win the primary and vote for him. Yet Mr. Bennett endorsed the Democrat candidate for county council, after Mr. Bennett had been beaten in the GOP Primary. So I guess Mr. Bennett feels that holding to his principles was honorable, but everyone else is supposed to tow the party line. Get real!
There is a difference between Jud’s local endorsement and self destructing on these national races. If we can’t cut into the Obama majortiy, we loose the Republic as we know it. It becomes a People’s Republic instead of a Constitutional Republic. There is no comparison.
If we can’t cut into the Obama majortiy, we loose the Republic as we know it.
Right..we’ll no longer have New England or California. But, what to name the new nation? Perhaps Russell Kirk? John Galt? Maybe Kirkgalt?
“Calhoun Kirkgalt Welcomes You!”
Thank you David Anderson for your insight. Frank does not understand the big picture. Little snipes at me somehow validate in his own limited mind his insipid thought processes. We need the the Republican majority in the senate–we don’t get there with Christine O’Donnell–we can with Castle. It is obvious Frank Knotts through all his vitriolic rhetoric is indeed hoping for a Coons victory over Castle–which makes no sense.