Predictions #1 for Fall 2010:
1) Republican candidate Marco Rubio will win the U.S. Senate seat in the state of Florida.
2) Democratic candidate Chris Coons will win the U.S. Senate race in the state of Delaware.
3) Republican candidate Johnny Isakson will win the U.S. Senate race in the state of Georgia.
4) Democratic candidate Andrew Cuomo will win the New York Governor's race.
5) Republican candidate John Kasich will win the Ohio Governor's race.
6) Democratic candidate Joe Manchin will win the U.S. Senate race in the state of West Virginia.
7) Republican candidate Nikki Haley will win the South Carolina Governor's race.
8) Democratic candidate Richard Blumenthal will win the U.S. Senate race in the state of Connecticut.
9) Democratic candidate Patty Murray will win the U.S. Senate race in the state of Washington.
10) Democratic candidate Barbara Boxer will win the U.S. Senate race in the state of California.
11) Democratic candidate Mark Dayton will win the Minnesota Governor's race.
12) Republican candidate Rick Perry will win the Texas Governor's race.
While I don't expect 100% success on the above predictions, they are my best handicapped analyses for these races.
I will soon analyze other national races.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Ignorance Is Not a Senate Qualification
Delaware Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell, a Tea Party darling, made a fool of herself in her second debate against her Democratic opponent, Chris Coons, when she continually questioned where the concept of Separation of Church and State comes from.
She continually asked her opponent, "Separation of Church and State is in the First Amendment"?
No candidate for the United States Senate of either political party should be permitted to run without at least a basic, rudimentary understanding of the Constitution.
Christine O'Donnell doesn't even possess that.
People of Delaware: Please laugh this joke right off the stage!
She continually asked her opponent, "Separation of Church and State is in the First Amendment"?
No candidate for the United States Senate of either political party should be permitted to run without at least a basic, rudimentary understanding of the Constitution.
Christine O'Donnell doesn't even possess that.
People of Delaware: Please laugh this joke right off the stage!
Put Substance Into the Strategy, Democrats!
Dear Democrats:
A Word To The Wise: Stop Using The "Halloween Strategy" as you campaign for the Fall 2010 Midterm elections!
Give the American people positive arguments about what is commendable about your policies...tell them what to vote FOR, not simply what to vote against!
The "Halloween Strategy" of "Vote for us, because the other guys are scarier than we are," is a ridiculous way to minimize congressional losses.
Talk with upbeat confidence about the things Democrats have accomplished since 2008-Financial Reform, Healthcare Reform, economic stimulus that helped to prevent a second Great Depression, and the successful saving of the auto and banking industries.
Don't cower in the corner and play the blame game. Stand up, be affirmative, and FIGHT BACK BY PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD!!!
A Word To The Wise: Stop Using The "Halloween Strategy" as you campaign for the Fall 2010 Midterm elections!
Give the American people positive arguments about what is commendable about your policies...tell them what to vote FOR, not simply what to vote against!
The "Halloween Strategy" of "Vote for us, because the other guys are scarier than we are," is a ridiculous way to minimize congressional losses.
Talk with upbeat confidence about the things Democrats have accomplished since 2008-Financial Reform, Healthcare Reform, economic stimulus that helped to prevent a second Great Depression, and the successful saving of the auto and banking industries.
Don't cower in the corner and play the blame game. Stand up, be affirmative, and FIGHT BACK BY PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD!!!
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
National Endowment For the Arts and the National Endowment for The Humanities Are Vital...But Not To Armey
Former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-TX) just argued on Parker-Spitzer on CNN two minutes ago that the National Endowment for The Humanities and the National Endowment for the Arts ought to be eliminated as federal programs because they are "useless".
In his view, these things should be handled by the states; in other words, they would be nonexistent at the state level during these tough times.
Generations of American students are better people because the Arts and Humanities have expanded their minds and given them a sense of culture, from the sublime to the outrageous to the inspirational.
That's what a free society does. It opens minds, hearts, and promotes cultural interaction and understanding.
But, then again, the Tea Party minions want to turn back the clock on progress.
Why should the Arts and Humanities be excused from their "Throwback to the Fifties" mentality?
Some things that are worthwhile deserve to be funded, not demonized.
In his view, these things should be handled by the states; in other words, they would be nonexistent at the state level during these tough times.
Generations of American students are better people because the Arts and Humanities have expanded their minds and given them a sense of culture, from the sublime to the outrageous to the inspirational.
That's what a free society does. It opens minds, hearts, and promotes cultural interaction and understanding.
But, then again, the Tea Party minions want to turn back the clock on progress.
Why should the Arts and Humanities be excused from their "Throwback to the Fifties" mentality?
Some things that are worthwhile deserve to be funded, not demonized.
A Ridiculous Ad
The inexperience and amateurism of Delaware Republican U.S. Senate candidate Christine O'Donnell was on bold display today as the embattled nominee released her first television ad that begins with the statement, "I am not a witch."
Rather than ignoring this point, which erupted when a young O'Donnell said she had "dabbled in witchcraft" years ago as a guest on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, candidate O'Donnell chose to REMIND Delaware voters of this negative by starting her ad with it. A Communications 101 undergraduate knows not to begin an ad that is intended to be positive by citing negatives.
This female, who defeated mainstream Republican Delaware Congressman and former Governor Mike Castle in the Delaware Republican Senate primary, has touted her support from the Tea Party and Alaska's Quitter in Chief Sarah Palin, as evidence that she is "one of us" and will make decisions just like "ordinary people" in Washington.
Quite frankly, nothing could be more ridiculous. Thinking people who understand
that serious issues require people of serious intellect and serious stature to address them want skilled professionals who know how to run a government to win elections.
Quitter Palin's hand-picked candidate with zero experience hardly qualifies as U.S. Senate material.
Voters of Delaware Watch Out!
Be Smart!
Don't be fooled!
Save your fine state from stupidity!
Rather than ignoring this point, which erupted when a young O'Donnell said she had "dabbled in witchcraft" years ago as a guest on Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher, candidate O'Donnell chose to REMIND Delaware voters of this negative by starting her ad with it. A Communications 101 undergraduate knows not to begin an ad that is intended to be positive by citing negatives.
This female, who defeated mainstream Republican Delaware Congressman and former Governor Mike Castle in the Delaware Republican Senate primary, has touted her support from the Tea Party and Alaska's Quitter in Chief Sarah Palin, as evidence that she is "one of us" and will make decisions just like "ordinary people" in Washington.
Quite frankly, nothing could be more ridiculous. Thinking people who understand
that serious issues require people of serious intellect and serious stature to address them want skilled professionals who know how to run a government to win elections.
Quitter Palin's hand-picked candidate with zero experience hardly qualifies as U.S. Senate material.
Voters of Delaware Watch Out!
Be Smart!
Don't be fooled!
Save your fine state from stupidity!
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