Stupid Alaska Republicans

What with their primaries against the corrupt incumbents.  

Bah.  If Parnell wins, I think this race becomes extremely unlikely, a la Palin-Knowles.  

John McCain: Healthcare for kids?  Not for a Bush-McCain America.

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by: bosdcla14 @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 12:25:07 PM CDT

I would have been shocked

If club for growth didn't endorse Parnell.

Don Young is as Toomey says the "Poster Child" for everything they stand against.

I still think Don Young holds, but if he doesn't Parnell is the favorite in the race.

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by: Conniver @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 12:43:57 PM CDT

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About time!

Yeah! Im no fan of the CFG because of their tactics, but I certainly can not help but be excited to see such a large group be working against Young like this. IF only Stevens had a strong primary Republican running against him, but knocking out Young will just have to do, the Democrats will probably take care of Stevens in November.

A cat can have kittens in an oven but that doesn't make them biscuits.

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by: Kyle98632 @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 17:52:46 PM CDT

Uhhh... why would you want primaries?

I sure as hell don't.  If Young gets knocked out in the primary, which is very possible with the deep pockets of the CFG, we'll be in very bad shape for that race in the general.  Parnell will cast himself as a Palin style "cleanup government" type of candidate and wipe up the floor with Berkowitz.  I'm VERY happy Stevens is a lock to be on the ballot this November and I wish Young were a lock as well.  

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by: ChadInFL @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 19:38:05 PM CDT

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Kyle is a Republican.

Nobody's perfect.

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by: James L. @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 20:41:51 PM CDT

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I feel

I feel like Im the only Republican on here lol. I knew this is a Democratic leaning site, but I didnt know pretty much everyone else was when I started blogging as well.

A cat can have kittens in an oven but that doesn't make them biscuits.

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by: Kyle98632 @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 22:09:16 PM CDT

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You probably are

but that's ok, if you can stand it here despite being a Republican, then, hey, more power to ya.

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by: nrafter530 @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 22:17:36 PM CDT

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True enough

I don't have what it takes to handle hanging around on RedState or Freeperville.  Then again we don't automatically ban people from the other side like they do.

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by: ChadInFL @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 22:19:52 PM CDT

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Oh sorry, makes sense now

I didn't know any republicans posted here, so I assumed you were speaking from a Dem point of view.  Your post makes perfect sense to me now.  Good to have you here.  I do like hearing from the republican point of view, even on a mostly liberal website.

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by: ChadInFL @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 22:18:45 PM CDT

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Thanks

Thanks. Ironically, Democrats here are overall more tame than some of the Democrats on the other, mixed political debating blog I debate on all the time. With the exception of my friend Kell, who posts on both here and that website as well, and is really cool.

A cat can have kittens in an oven but that doesn't make them biscuits.

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by: Kyle98632 @ Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:32:28 PM CDT

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It's not Democratic leaning.

It's Democratic.  Period.

:)

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by: James L. @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 22:19:25 PM CDT

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haha

Trust me... Being a moderate Democrat isn't very easy round these parts either sometimes. lol still.. I agree with Chad... I spent a few minutes on Redstate and it just made me angry. So I had to leave. lol

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by: Venslor @ Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 01:39:05 AM CDT

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I would like a site

That could civilly debate between the two sides on issues where each side could concede that the other side can make some good points. For instance some republicans make good points on earmarks on occasion. Feingold even rails against some earmarking by Democratic congressmen and thinks that they should be eliminated. (He is one of the few congressmen that doesn't take earmarks.) They lose me however, when they can insult the West Virginia delegation for earmarking insanely but totally ignore the egregious spending of the Alaska delegation.

But yeah being a moderate democrat around here is like being a conservative. 95% of us are Progressive democrats I would imagine. Political Compass and all those websites say the politician I would vote in line with most is Russ Feingold so take that into consideration as an idea where I'm on the political spectrum.(Although I do my best to ignore my ideology when I try to analyze districts.) So being a Republican is like seeing an Elephant walking around in Time's Square.

I tried to go on Red State and actually posted a bit.  Things I didn't even think were hostile toward the Republicans just honestly criticizing a policy towards Katrina relief or something (was a while back) and the bill had bi-partisan support. I even criticized the Democrats as well about something they did with the bill and was banned within a few posts for voicing an opposing opinion to the current administration.

I still read Red State,Free Republic,Townhall, Ann Coulter, and the rest of conservative rags on a weekly basis in order to get a feel for the Republican point of view. Hell I listen to Rush Limbaugh and Hannity when I can. (I've read all of Coulter's and Hannity's books) It's very important to understand your enemy if you are going to defeat them and I have a high tolerance for pain.

I actually have a rule that for every liberal leaning book I read, I read a conservative book on that same topic. So I at least try to be balanced.

So Yeah, would be nice to debate issues without being banned on site.

I think its good to have Republicans discussing their opinions on the races on this website. Especially seats they think are vulnerable for Democrats this cycle. It kind of helps bring us back down to reality when we all go insane about how many seats we will win. (even though I'm pretty bullish on the Democrats this year) It's good to know what your enemies are thinking and we should be glad some Republicans can tolerate our Liberal jargon.

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by: Conniver @ Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 02:16:44 AM CDT

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disgusting

You have a stronger stomach than I do... I could never read Coulter's books...  

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by: Venslor @ Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 04:06:01 AM CDT

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Ditto

Yeah Coulter makes me want to throw up as well. Such hate and black and white views. Shes the kind of person that turns people off from politics.

A cat can have kittens in an oven but that doesn't make them biscuits.

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by: Kyle98632 @ Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 12:27:36 PM CDT

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The only time I read conservative blogs...

are after we kick their butts in another big election.  I know I shouldn't take pleasure in others misery, but it's just so much fun hering conservatives whine and pout.

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by: ChadInFL @ Sat Jun 07, 2008 at 15:29:44 PM CDT

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Sadly, the GOP looks to retain this seat

This election is not even about Young v. Parnell; it is Young v. Palin, and with Palin's approvals probably 40+ points above Young's I would be very surprised if Young survived.  Parnell is an empty vessel, but as Palin's proxy he is in pretty great shape to win statewide.  I think the general will be close even if it is Berkowitz v. Parnell, but I think it would be tough to win in the end, which is unfortunate.  

What we have to hope for is that State Rep. Gabrielle LeDoux runs a very vigorous campaign and is able to siphon enough anti-Young voters away from Parnell to save Young's behind.  I do not see this as LeDoux seems to be a pretty weak candidate, but it is possible.  If I were Young, I would hammer Parnell on leaving the state less than two years after being swept into Juneau on a platform of reforming the state.  It is hard to believe he accomplished that already.  Maybe I should send a strategy memo to Young for Congress :-).  

We have discussed this before, but my fear is that if Young is ousted in the primary, a lot of voters looking for change may be satisfied enough and decide to keep Stevens.  This would be the worst of both worlds.  

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by: Andy Dufresne @ Fri Jun 06, 2008 at 23:17:47 PM CDT