Posted on 10/28/2001 11:23:43 PM PST by KQQL
I don't remember telling you to leave him alone, but that I thought he'd rally to us in the end. At this point, it doesn't appear that he will, which leaves me very disappointed.
As for those who say that we're whining because we can't win without the President, I'd just have to say they have little understanding of what is going on. We're up against a liberal willing to spend millions of his own money and who has been campaigning for this position since he lost to John Warner in 1996, a year before Mark Earley became Attorney General.
I haven't followed NJ closely enough. But it's not over yet in Virginia. We could still win this thing, but the President could sure help.
You have got to be kidding me. We have seven polls in the past 3-4 weeks showing the VA race tied or within the margin of error, yet you take this one poll from the ComPost as Gospel.
I never ceased to be amazed around this place.
Not everyone. I expect the President to honor his promises, and I'll most certainly be disappointed if he hangs Earley and Schundler out to dry.
You are absolutely correct. The Schundler campaign has been unfocused, to say the least. Local Republican headquarters cannot get advertising supplies (lawn signs, bumper stickers, etc.), requests to help make phone calls or hand out fliers go unanswered, it's really a mess.
As another poster said, the fact that the spread is only 10 points is a glaring example of how weak a candidate McGreevey is.
Earley is a male Whitman clone. Still, those of us who are tired of the GOP putting up liberals like that will be blamed when he loses instead of the blame being heaped on the ones who deserve it; the GOP decision makers who choose the candidates.
You may not like Earley, but he's no Whitman clone.
Already have.
President Bush's sky-high approval ratings will drop. So do we want them to drop because he puts 1 or 2 good Pubbies in office? Or do we want them to drop because the Dems and media pound him endlessly that the voters rejected the "Bush agenda" in VA, NJ and NYC?
Coop's been on the front lines for months.
As for me, I was a Hager delegate to the convention and spent most of the summer distressed with the Earley campaign. I was particularly po'd that I got seven copies of the "most liberal ticket in history" flier. Around August -after that flier, the tone changed, and I've been more encouraged and more active in my support.
My county (which happens to be Earley's home county) will carry for Earley. It's a question of the margin.
That other poster was me, too! LOL!
Fair question. Then I think ultimately his base is satisfied with him, and the Dems/media just turn on him quicker.
I agree it's a hot topic, but the President has always struck me as a man of his word. (Haven't used that phrase in about EIGHT YEARS!!) I'd like to see him follow through on his offers to help, and I'll really think it will be enough in VA. NJ I'm not too sure about, but I'd love to see Schundler get every bit of assistance.
The Schundler campaign has been unfocused, to say the least. Local Republican headquarters cannot get advertising supplies (lawn signs, bumper stickers, etc.), requests to help make phone calls or hand out fliers go unanswered, it's really a mess.
Don't be so sure that the problems your local Republican headquarters is having isn't of their own design.
The state GOP are as afraid of a Schundler victory as the Democrats, and are actively working to undermine his campaign.
Political campaigns in NJ are usually like pro-wrestling matches. The two sides bluster and yell, smack each other around a little in a choreographed dance, then one guy wins and the two of them go in the back and have a drink while they divvy up the spoils. They won’t mind a McGreevey win in the least. He’s their teammate.
Contact the Schundler campaign directly if you want to help. I’ve had no trouble volunteering or obtaining lawn signs from them. And the Bergen County GOP headquarters is enthusiastically cooperating, you can volunteer there any night you want. They are also looking for volunteers to do lit-drops this Saturday (call them at 201 487-5551).
Or contact Kathryn English at krenglish7@earthlink.net to help.
So why is he giving Virginia the back of his hand? The Virginia GOP kept his Primary hopes alive and practically secured his nomination. If he'd lost in Virginia it would have been over and President McCain or Prince Albert would be waging this war. President Bush needs to give a little support to Mark Earley.
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