Posted on 03/07/2006 6:52:00 PM PST by AZRepublican
Never a doubt.
Thank you for that link. And yes, how sweet it is!
From The Comical:
| U.S. House, Dist. 22 (40.7% In) | |
| Pat Baig, R | 3.5% |
| Tom Campbell, R | 25.8% |
 Tom DeLay, R (I) |
65.6% |
| Mike Fjetland, R | 5.2% |
They've suggested both.
Some back story.
Delay was an instrumental part in the re-districting in Texas that resulted in a handful of seats being gained in the House for the Republicans in 2004. To make that a possibility he, and some other Reps, gave up some of their "cushion" of votes. Essentially shifting some Dems into their districts, and some Rep leaning voters to other closer districts. This meant his victory margin was lesser than it had been in previous elections. Doesn't mean his victory wasn't solid, just less wide. In the mid 50%'s range.
Democrats believed that made him vulnerable to attack. So they unleashed Earle and their "culture of corruption" slogan against selected targets, which isn't really about corruption but rather targeting people they feel are now vulnerable as a result. The slogan, the Dems believe, is what led to the '94 election turnovers and appeals to the conservative leaning folks they need to take these districts.
Republicans capitulated and overthrew Delay out of unprincipled fear of the MSM, cynical politics and a nonexistent public backlash over a story that ONLY lived in the out of the touch Washington beltway. Well, that, and as always there are people with agendas in the political realm that seek to topple powerful people if they sense an opening. Delay was an effective "Hammer". Notice the SOROS Republicans didn't revolt until AFTER Delay stepped down. THEN they killed ANWR and tried to kill the spending rate of growth cuts. He made enemies on left AND Right because he didn't impose an ideological litmus test. He simply got the agenda passed. He had some influence over that agenda, but so did hastert and Bush and others don't mistake. But In the end his job was to get the votes, and he did effectively. Some conservatives were upset with him over claims the budget was as lean as it could get, but considering all the GOOD he did for conservatives I don't have any respect for those ungrateful Judas'.
National Review, which is on my hit list really since Katrina and their atricious hysterical reporting of what turned out to be lies and myths, but with this story as well, had their own agenda. Attempt to make themselves a more powerful voice on the scene in Washington while establishing their own "figurehead" in Delay's place that they could claim responsibility for his rise and therefore have his ear. They, and certain blogs, tried to get pence but he wouldn't fall in line which I respect. That left Shadegg as their second choice by default. Then they savaged Blunt. As a result of this backbiting the candidate that was neither the "conservative" nor "establishment" choice won.
SOME conservatives want Delay gone. They fear his power and the possibility once Earle is swept away he'll make a run again for leadership. If that happens those that stabbed him in the back will not be forgotton. Others aren't that cynical, they simply believe the MSM is all powerful and Delay in Washington would serve as a rallying cry across the nation that Republicans are corrupt. It won't. Others seek "purity" in the conservative movement and think Delay's time has come and gone. These same folks are responsible for Frist being majority Leader. Reason number one as to why they should keep their noses out of these affairs. Not a lover of Lott, but making him an enemy and running him out under cloak of racism resulting in a weak ML was damn stupid.
They have largely been the ones promoting thise race could be "close" in the primaries. Self serving fear mongering rats..on our side.
Democrats have been perputuating two myths.
1) That Delay is vulnerable and he'll lose or barely scrap by in this primary.
2) That they actually want Delay to win because Delay on the ticket will net them a dozen seats or more this fall.
Basically they are covering their butts so they can state whatever the outcome of this election it portends good news in November for them. I do not believe they anticipated this margin of victory though. I would say this would make them do some soul searching about strategy, but I think they live in their own world and will find a way to believe it means white is black and vice versa.
In reality most of these seats are gerrymandered. If they couldn't convince folks to give up Delay after the efforts they took to destroy him, it doesn't speak well of their prospects in November no matter what the polls state. Which I could have told them all along. And have. Conservatives/Reps HATE the "drive by media". Literally. Phony trumped up charges aren't going to scare them off the people they support. And even if unhappy with some things Reps do? They aren't going to want to allow treasonous unprincipled power grasping soulless reprobates as a substitute. Especially in district races.
State races are another matter. Conservatives CAN and HAVE stayed home when they are upset, but they don't vote Dem. What the Dems should be doing is creating an atmosphere of apathy among Rep voters. Not ticking them off daily. Delay will win in Nov. Most Reps, if not all, will win their House races. Senate races are dependent on which of these groups upsets conservative leaning voters most at the time of the election. Reps or Dems. But a "culture of corruption" won't have a single thing to do with the results. Nor will polls alter any momentum as the media hopes. Not in midterms. Not when only the most energized turnout. The biggest base turnout will usually win these elections. Most states lean Rep. Which is why the Senate should be making conservatives happy, not catering to the press core or taking shots at the Prez. Give conservatives a reason to turnout so their anger is mostly against Democrats.
Delay 17060 61%
Campbell 8476 30%
| U.S. House, District 22 | In: | 50% |
|
Pat Baig, R |
742 | 3.4% |
|
Tom Campbell, R |
5,796 | 26.3% |
|
Tom DeLay, R (I) |
14,445 | 65.4% |
|
Mike Fjetland, R |
1,096 | 5.0% |
Regarding a war with the "left", you and I are in complete agreement.
My vote in the Primary was "for" Tom Campbell, not "against" Rep. DeLay because of a personal affiliation with Tom Campbell.
The general election is another matter. Nick Lampson (D) must not be elected to represent Texas Congressional District 22. Tom DeLay will have my full support.
Damn, Chronicle is way behind.
Why would they? It's almost two years later, and cBS STILL hasn't called Ohio for Dubya...
The general election is another matter. Nick Lampson (D) must not be elected to represent Texas Congressional District 22. Tom DeLay will have my full support.
Way to go! I hope your attitude is typical.
I think Delay will win easily!
| U.S. House, District 22 | In: | 86% |
|
Pat Baig, R |
1,066 | 3.4% |
|
Tom Campbell, R |
9,462 | 30.1% |
|
Tom DeLay, R (I) |
19,432 | 61.8% |
|
Mike Fjetland, R |
1,495 | 4.8% |
I hope Rep. DeLay takes back his seat in the House and cleans this house of reid and polski, and all the other idiots that seem to feed off stupidity....
GOOOOO DELAY!!!!!!
challenger Cynthia Sinatra got 19.41%but she did it her way.
Married to Jr for one year, his only marriage; divorced from him for the past 5 years, separated for 6; how many of her points does she get for the name alone?
And when did Jr. live in Wharton, TX? Cynthia's campaign page says that she has lived in Wharton for 50 years. But her husband didn't live there with her? And she didn't live in the multimillion $$ "love nest" they owned in Beverly Hills?
Are we supposed to like her? It's all just "too too."
You can start your happy dance now.
It was all but over at 10%. As I said, the results were similar over all counties and would reflect the final vote.
National Review, which is on my hit list really since Katrina and their atricious hysterical reporting of what turned out to be lies and myths, but with this story as well, had their own agenda
What are your thoughts about the situation at NR? They have gone so squishy, I cannot go to NRO any more, and I used to really enjoy the comments on the Corner.
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