[gitmogrunt]

The thought of Libby Dole as the best candidate the NC Republicans could field for the race, makes me wanna HURL.

[Austin Willard Wright]

The Republican party is moving rapidly to the left as evidenced by the budget busting proposals from Bush.

[wasfree]

I know what you mean. I will not vote for a woman for office. They just are not capable enough to handle it. I have voted against the insane Sue Myrick every chance I have had and hate that I will most likely vote for the democrat for senate. We need someone just like Jesse who is young. Not some female. I don't think the GOP understands that despite all the civil rights junk that has happened around here most voters are old people (and not a few young ones) who look fondly on the old days. We will not vote for a woman nor for a black. Regardless of who they are running against. I would vote for Bill Clinton for senate before Liza Dole. I wish we had more choices.

[snopercod]

I second the HURL. I'll be voting for Parker in the primary, whenever we have one.

[Diddle E. Squat]

I have a few choice words for you whiny losers but better refrain since I'm headed to church.

Amazing how after an article lays out promising victories unthinkable a year ago(and control of both houses would be HUGE), all some here can do is flail themselves and moan in angst. Is the FR or DU? Do you spoiled brats want to win a forum to actually legislate and advance conservatism, or do you prefer to just wallow in your pity that political utopia won't be reached in one fell swoop? Get a grip.

[vannrox]

WARNING:

Do not expect anything. The Democrats are fully equipped and capable of abusing the voting system. Take no chances and make no mistake. I predict that the election will be a close one. And I expect it to be close only because the Democrats want it to be close, so that it would appear legitimate.

[GraniteStateConservative]

The thought of Libby Dole as the best candidate the NC Republicans could field for the race, makes me wanna HURL.

Well the thought that for decades, the South has voted for Republicans for president, but the state offices are dominated by Democrats makes me want to hurl. It's the reality of the situation. I'd bet you a million dollars the GOP would lose Helms seat had Dole not stepped in to save the state GOP's ass.

Bowles is not that awful of a candidate-- but he is against Dole. He'll have loads of cash and no other candidate would be able to match it. If the NC-GOP works hard, in about 4 years, they'll have a nice farm system of candidates, but the only possibilities had Dole said no were the former mayor of Charlotte and a failed former senator in Faircloth-- that's slim pickings.

Other states have the exact same problem (for example, in Arkansas, only Gov. Huckabee would be a credible opponent for freshman Sen. Lincoln in 2004). You shouldn't feel bad. It's just something they have to work on.

[Arleigh]

The thought of Libby Dole as the best candidate the NC Republicans could field for the race, makes me wanna HURL.

Ditto.