Main Entry: car·pet·bag·ger
Pronunciation: -"ba-g&r
Function: noun
Etymology: from their carrying all their belongings in carpetbags
1 : a Northerner in the South after the American Civil War usually seeking private gain under the reconstruction governments
2 : OUTSIDER; especially : a nonresident or new resident who meddles in politics
It doesn't how you "dress it up," it is what it is.
The only way to stop this silly parsing on Keyes' behalf is to cop to it.
Agreed. I'm the first one to attack "one issue" people in order to win, but this is flaunting the very essence of the Constitution. And it sets a VERY dangerous precedent.
Excellent! Per your definition, Keyes is NOT a carpetbagger.
Since the IL GOP drafted Keyes for this, it's their choice. We have no right to tell them they can't pick whomever they choose.
I say we get behind their nominee, and support his election. That is, unless you think giving the Dems talking points is a better use of time.