Posted on 02/11/2008 7:13:26 AM PST by WL-law
Tomorrow is, of course, primary day in Virgina.
The question is -- how can I get the biggest effect with my primary vote, on shaping the November election?
A protest vote against McCain, i.e., for Huckabee? Sorry, can't pull the lever for the Huckster. Just can't do it -- as George Bush 41 would say, "not gonna do it".
A protest vote for Romney? Maybe, and that's my initial impulse, but it's not clear what I buy for that.
Crossing over and voting for Obama? That's my inclination. I'm worried about the effect, one that'e been cited by many (I read it again today in the latest Susan Estrich column) about the "gap" between Obams's polling numbers (even the exit polls) versus the final reality of the private voting booth results, which get spun as "Hillary comebacks". As my father would say, "Comebacks my arse."
The polling gap is telling anyone that wants to notice that "some democrats are uncomfortable about race", and are lying about it even as they leave the polls, and while that's no surprise to conservatives, it's an especially worrisome factor right now.
We've heard all the talk about who, between Hillary and Obama, is the more formidable candidate against the repubs, but I take that all for idle chatter. One elementary fact I can say for certain, one thing that I know -- -- is that I cannot BEAR the thought of either Clinton in the White House again. So I'm going to break with Ann Coulter on this one -- for me it's visceral.
So -- my intent is to vote democratic tomorrow, and pull the lever for Barack. Remember the old Steve Martin bit. “Steve, how are you sooo funny?” His response - “I put baloney in my shoes, and then I feel funny! Perhaps I'll get the baloney out before I head to the polls. I know I'll get a funny look from the registrar of voters, who'se a personal friend of mine. I'll give her a wink as she says "oh my!"
Obama, contrary to how he seems to appear, is dangerous. There is so much being swept under the rug about him. He is to the left of leftist.
And I fear if he gets the dem. nomination....he will be President. He holds sway not only over the public, but it seems over many in Congress...Hillary does not.
Hillary will be much easier to deal with over 4 years than Obama.
I will be working some of the early voting, and on March 4. At least, we should not see the numbers of cross-over voters as in the past. I have seen too many dims vote in our primary, so they could vote for locals. They are never very quiet about why they are voting in the R primary instead of the dim.
Last time, I loved it (both D and R tables were right next to each other) when one lady stopped at the D table first, then quietly and politely told them she would never vote D.
You're correct.
Of course you know that there are many different accents in Virginia. I guess Jerry Kilgore's accent hails from deep Southwest Virginia, and it's harder on the ear then, say a Tidewater accent.
Then what is the difference between him and hilllereee. If nothing then I would rather see Obama win the DEM NOMINATION than her.
I stand corrected, and offer my sincere, non-sarcastic thanks.
Does his islamic past, connections, and his denial bother you?
Does the prospect of him meeting and appeasing mohammadan demands bother you, whether its a summit of islamic nations, or talks with terrorists?
There IS a difference.
As for who I would rather see win the Dem nomination - IMHO, that ultimately boils down to the candidate that would be easier to defeat come November. Perhaps it may be the one with the dirty laundry that has not been addressed.
hilllereee is no better. I would vote for Mickey Mouse if it meant keeping her off the ticket. My concern is getting her OFF THE DEM NOMINATION. That’s all.
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