It’s disappointing but I’m not going to slash my wrists. We can all say Newt and Perry ‘coulda woulda shoulda’ but it didn’t get done. I understand we can’t write in on primary ballots, so no sense wasting gas on 3/6/12. There are, what? 11 OTHER primaries/caucuses that day. Thank GOD the VA primary is now on “Super Tuesday,” and not critical to the nominating process as it as in 2000.
I really resent all this conspiracy crap on these threads. The campaigns knew what was required. It was the campaigns, not RPV, McDonnell, or anyone else who failed. RPV hosted a major luncheon for Perry in September and a big luncheon for Newt earlier this week. There was no conspiracy to keep them off the ballot. The folks I know who are still active in the RPV have to be seriously disappointed. The two who DID qualify have both run for POTUS before, so were better situated for this signature collection.
I received a call as a Virginia republican requesting me to go out and sign a petition for Newt — like 3 days ago, on the 21st. With it being the holiday season and having a million things to do — it was just too short notice for me. I wonder why his campaign didn’t work on it sooner — even 2 weeks ago would have been better. It was just THIS WEEK they were making these calls. Was there a reason for this being done so last minute ..maybe there is — I’m not begrudging them.
I would have gladly signed it ...but there is also the issue of traffic right now in N. Va — it can take easily 2 hrs to get from one side of town to another. The signature deal was taking place in Alexandria, the opposite end of town.
Will write in Newt whether it’s legal or not — basturds.
How do you beat Obama if you have no organization? The Obama organization is formidable and if your campaign can’t collect signatures how can it run not only against Obama but run the country? This is a problem. Also bad staff work.