Posted on 09/29/2006 12:01:58 PM PDT by Lunatic Fringe
Just breaking on CNN
Also how would they still have access to IM's from so long ago? How is this kept?
Possibly.
His name staying on the ballot Does Not Matter. All votes for him go to his replacement. Scroll up in the thread. There is text from the law that states this.
This seat CAN REMAIN SAFE if the GOP moves THIS WEEKEND to get a replacement announced and in place and then starts hitting the district hard to make sure conservative voters know there is a superior alternative to the Democrat.
This is not a year to dwell on an ugly situation when there is so much at risk. Instantaneous reaction to a casualty must take place. Get a replacement in place and do not lose this seat.
I agree. I dont really see this as a "gay" issue either.
"We must spare no efforts in protecting this seat."
I like your attitude in the face of this scandal and agree with you. I just don't like gutter politics even when the person they are targeting might deserve it. Something strange this way goes.
Thanks for the info! I am still trying to figure out how many seats are in play for the RATS, but don't like to rely on the polls. Don't trust them.......
People in that district will become very aware of what has happened and will be perfectly comfortable voting for his replacement. Those who vote straight GOP will not hurt us because votes for him in the GOP slot will go to his replacement in accordance with the law quoted above in the thread.
This seat CAN REMAIN SAFE if the GOP moves NOW to replace him. People who know what is going on will vote the replacement. People who do not know what is going on and would vote straight GOP will have their votes count for the replacement.
This seat can remain safe if we work hard.
Not sure kitty. I don't do much IM stuff but I think you can archive them in a folder.
In a legal sense, yes, age matters. In a political/moral/ethical sense, it doesn't make a damn bit of difference. His political career is OVER, and he's political poison to any other pol who tries to defend him.
"This seat can remain safe if we work hard."
I would offer to help, but I am very far away from Florida.
I meant in a legal sense. In a political/moral/ethical sense, he's toast (and should be).
In the IM's the "page" reminds him of his age...and that he doesn't want to do anything illegal...that he won't be 18 for awhile.
The IM's are over the top..and more than anything ..INCREDIBLY STUPID. How in the WORLD did he not think he'd get caught..sooner or later..
Yes, I agree. I don't get why everyone thinks it automatically goes to a democrat. A good and decent republican candidate will bring out even more support I think.
If he was e-mailing a young boy with this kinky crap I am disgusted. From what I've heard and read this guy deserves what he gets.
Hastert has made it clear he is glad he's gone, whatever the heck he was up to.
Sicko has disgraced his name, his family, and his party.
If it's all a set-up, I apologize in advance, but I kinda doubt it!!
Why in the world did the kid keep posting to the disgusting pervert? Did he know it was Foley?
very interesting
I don't know if he knew- but he does mention campaigning and when he was announcing he would run etc...so at least he knew it was someone in politics.
Who knows? Talk about dispiriting...whew..
What a unrelenting NIGHTMARE for his family.
i just might start believing some of johnny gosh's moms statements about politicians in a conspiracy to kidnap and rape little boys. It could be possible. Thats what she beleives happened to her son... just sick.
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