Posted on 07/31/2008 8:30:04 PM PDT by Maelstorm
Appointed U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R), seeking to win the job for a full term, has opened a modest lead over former Governor Ronnie Musgrove (D). The latest Rasmussen Reports telephone survey in Mississippi found Wicker attracts 48% of the vote, while Musgrove earns support from 42%.
When “leaners” are included, Wicker’s lead expands to nine percentage points, 52% to 43%.
These latest numbers represent a significant in the race. A month ago, Wicker held a statistically insignificant one-percentage point lead. The month before, Musgrove held an equally insignificant one-point lead.
(Excerpt) Read more at rasmussenreports.com ...
Why is it a modest lead when a Republican has a six-point advantage but a commanding lead when a Dem is up by six? That’s a rhetorical question because it is the way the MSM play the game along with the pollsters.
Glad to see Wicker moving up!
WOO-HOO!!
What disgusts me most about Gilmore is that in a state like Virginia he is pro-choice.
If the DemocRAT has a six point lead, its actually an eleven point lead.
Gilmore’s running as a pro-abort ?
I don’t know if he’s running as one but I know he supports abortion (or has in the past) for certain timeframes.
The problem is some consider a candidate who supports it under the circumstances of rape, incest, life of the mother or severe fetal deformity as being pro-abort.
Who told you Gilmore is pro-choice? He is on the record saying he believes abortion should be limited to the first 8 weeks. He doesn’t support stem cell research on embroyonic stem cells. He also supports the repeal of Roe-Vs-Wade and supported and signed into law a 24 hour waiting period, informed consent, and parental notification laws. Hardly positions considered Pro-Choice.
I don’t believe abortion should be legal except in very rare medical cases. A pregnancy is not a disease to be treated and that horrid idea has warped our culture as similar more violent ideas warped cultures of the past with child sacrifice and abandonment. Jim Gilmore is not the enemy nor is Dr. Sauerberg in Illinois. They would be there to vote to confirm the necessary judges to Supreme Court to cast Roe Vs Wade into the dust bin of history but we know that Mark Warner and Dick Durbin would not be there. We know where they stand on abortion, on the rights of sexual activists, on taxes, on energy, and on big government socialism.
I sure hope being conservative hasn’t become so narrow to define us into a corner so small that no one but ourselves individually can fit.
Of course Maelstorm has been trying to con freepers into believing Steve Sauerberg is "pro-life" (nevermind the fact that Sauerfraud has admitted he wouldn't want to overturn Roe v. Wade but WOULD be willing to confirm "avowedly pro-choice" judges), so that calls into question any "facts" Maelstorm reports as he's pretty much a cheerleader for any RINO the party puts up. But in this, his statement about Gilmore is pretty accurate.
Well, the difference between Gilmore and Sauerberg is that Gilmore could still win his race (but he will have to go viciously negative). If Sauerberg is just another IL Combiner drone, he’s got as much chance of winning as Jesse Helms would’ve in a San Francisco Mayoral contest.
I’m not sure what your beef is. Sauerberg is a political novice. Sauerberg has committed to confirming strict constructionist judges. He worked with a crisis pregnancy centers to counsel women against abortion. He wants less abortions and has said he is committed to supporting judges which by their definition would not have supported Roe vs Wade and who if given a chance would over turn it. He has said clearly that he believes abortion should be more restricted.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3352414774684950778&q=Sauerberg+&ei=ar2SSLbJMIzq-AH9qfmECA
He may not be a hard line pro-life but it is fairly clear that he is not an abortion supporter in the terms of a Rudy Guilini. He clearly is trying to avoid being typecast. I don’t think that is helpful.
As for him being a liberal the following doesn’t sound very liberal even though you posted :
May 15
GOP Senate Candidate Sauerberg Comment on CA Sup Crt Ruling on Same Sex Marriage from the Saurerberg Campaign, May 15, 2008
(Lombard, IL) - “Today four activist judges on the California Supreme Court voted to radically re-define the institution of marriage. I strongly believe that marriage is an institution that should be reserved for one man and one woman and, accordingly, strongly disagree with this decision.
“Today’s ruling is a stark reminder of the need for conservative judges and justices who will interpret the law - not create it. As a United States Senator, I will only vote to confirm strict constructionist judges who understand the proper role of the judiciary.”
He may or may not have a gay staffer but I’m sure the political landscape is full of them. I think we should focus more on winning against individuals like Durbin. Sauerberg is clearly right of center. After watching him I believe he far more conservative than being given credit for. As for supporting every Rhino. Which Rhino’s am I supporting?
I am not supporting Zimmer in NJ, I did not support Romney or Huckabee two fairly high profile Rhinos. I’m not supporting Olympia Snow but she will win anyway so better her than an even more liberal Democrat. I gave a bit of support to Tingle but lost me when he seemed to think agreeing with Barney Frank on Marijuana was a campaign issue. He is strongly Pro-Life and even a Huckabee supporter but he is also probably the most embarrassing Senate candidate running. I think he is a good guy but he doesn’t even have an online contribution link.
Conservatives seem to be content to lose the Senate. They seem to be more interested in nitpicking candidates to death even before the Democrats do it. Maybe that is a good thing but for me they have to convince me of a few things, the first is that they are fiscal conservatives. Next that they do not support the expansion of abortion rights and support additional restrictions and informed consent laws etc. I also need to be assured they support constructionist judges.
I also need to know that they will not support the goals of sexual activists to turn their sexual peculiarities into civil rights. Steve Sauerberg passes those tests. Maybe not as strictly as honorable Jesse Helms may he RIP would but enough to make me comfortable with him.
He seems like a common man who outraged by Durbin stepped forward and isn’t a good politician yet. I’m not too worried about that. I just need to know that in his heart the arrow is to the right. I don’t want to elect Rhinos. I’m sorry that you feel the need to tear down otherwise good candidates. Using your criteria we will never turn back the leftist onslaught.
I think all GOP candidates should go “viciously” negative. The truth will set voters free. The more intelligent ones at least.
Harsh language must be used equating democrat policies with what they are, statism and socialism. The truth about pork must also be aggressively put out there. (though we must clean our own house for this to work) As must the hypocrisy on race. Make sure every black man and woman knows the truth. In areas with high Jewish populations make sure they know the left hate Israel and loves Islam. Make Jewish Democrat=Jewish Nazi
The (lack) of character of individual rats must be exposed.
For instance if running against Bob Byrd make sure everyone knows he’s SENILE and that said nig***s on tv and was in the klan. Run ads showing klansman daily.
If running against Barney Fag, show him with his boyfriend. It would turn off many voters. They know he’s gay but to actually see it may turn some votes.
Target every seat, every demographic.
TV is the medium of choice. Of course this requires lots of money and gonads.
Perhaps I’m deranged and the current system of letting the rats and their media servants ram it up our behinds is better?
Remember, barack mcgovern will be a flaming gasoline filled tire around the neck of many rat candidates across the country.
I do not necessarily consider it as pro-abort but I do not support those positions.
This is very good news, although the race is still competitive.
Hopefully bobama will hurt Musgrove here rather than help by bringing out the black vote.
Might be a wash. White Dems will probably vote for McCain and increased Black turnout for Obama.
Thank you for the ping!
It’s very good news.
Wicker will win. ;o)
I hope this is good news for Greg Davis in District 1.
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