They're already out in full force on this thread, Byron. But they should consider the following info from illinoisleader.com before they goon crying that the GOP did not pick Barthwell:
The vote between Barthwell and Keyes is expected to be close... she was pro-choice...Her position on the war on terrorism and Iraq is unknown...has financially supported at least two Democrats -- $250 to Mayor Richard M. Daley in 2001 and $1000 in 2000 to Alderwoman Dorothy Tillman, and one Democratic organization, the 8th Ward Regular Democratic Organization. Illinois State Board of Election records show no contributions to Republicans...At the federal level, she financially supported Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. with a donation of $1500 in 2000...Barthwell voted Democratic in the last three elections...Most controversial are the embarrassing allegations by D.C. office staff of Barthwell demonstrating "lewd and abusive behavior" while serving in the Bush administration.
Good heavens! Why is she even being considered?!? PLEASE run, Alan, PLEASE!
No, I don't like Keyes. He referred to George W. Bush in a speech in 2001 at the Hyatt Regency, DFW Airport, as an evil man for his stem cell decision.
He's an egomaniac, who cannot resist, in his speeches, insulting the very people he's expecting to vote for him. He talks down to people, as if he were some kind of national preacher.
He will lose, and lose badly, and this will be the end of him, politically.
Good on you, Tame. Put it straight on the naysayers' middle stump, as we say here in Australia.
No wonder it's so difficult to organise a cohesive effort when you have a bunch of little rain clouds trailing around after positive posters like yourself, whining and complaining and looking for the downside in everything. I note that when you right-click on their posting history you find it's their perennial MO. Don't let 'em get you down, cheers, Byron
