“Hey, it’s a free country.
I’ll make you a deal: if Bevin wins the primary, I’ll hold my nose and support him against Grimey (as she lrefers to be called). Will you likewise promise to support McConnell if he wins the primary?”
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If McConnell wins the primary I’d vote for him in the general against a Democrat if I lived in Kentucky (which I don’t). However, I’d never donate a dime to his campaign (I’ll leave that up to the GOPe’s NRC and their other committees) or do volunteer GOTV phone calls in support of his campaign. I do contribute to Bevin’s campaign and organizations that support candidates such as his.
http://www.senateconservatives.com/site/endorsements
I don’t live in KY either, and I’m not going to donate or do GOTV for either Bevin or McConnell irrespective of which one wins, so we’re even. : )
Yeah, by “support” I meant that I’d encourage my aunt and uncle (who live in Louisville) to vote for Bevin if he won the primary, and I’d refrain from badmouthing him until past the election (just as I did with Johnny Isakson in 2004, Rand Paul in 2010, etc.).
We the Rank & File peoples don’t get to CHOOSE our candidates. We have to evaluate the options from the ones who volunteer. I spent several months looking at Bevin; listening to him, speaking with a few friends who know him. To a person, the answer I get back is: Matt Bevin is “genuine”. He IS, the image that is being put forward.
I’m convinced he’s GOOD ENOUGH to beat Grimey (as she apparently LIKES?? to be called?). That’s the main thing.
Matt is NOT a politician. That’s pretty clear. But, he’s improved significantly in a very short time. His message is getting more and more focused. NO ONE ELSE in this state (and, yes... I DO live in Kentucky) had the courage to take on Mitch. The ‘undertaker’ is powerful, and vindictive. Fight him and lose?? Well... let’s just say it’s “bad news”.
I’m sending my tiny bits of money. More significantly, I’m talking with the few people I know who have MUCH MORE money. I will also volunteer for phone banks, which are being organized, and will help with canvassing as much as I can.
In my 50+ years, this election looks like it may be one of the most exciting ever. THIS, is our chance to show the GOPe that we REALLY MEAN it! Status quo has GOT to change. What better way to send the message than to replace the GOPe leader, who is hip-deep in the good ‘ol boy network.