LOL Via CalPundit, Ken Masugi
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Via CalPundit, Ken Masugi at NRO argues that Simon ought to have more influence. He just lost to one of the most disgusting and hated incumbents this cycle. What is Simon supposed to do, be a negative role model?
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Potential Gephardt Replacements? It sounds
Potential Gephardt Replacements?
It sounds like Frost and Pelosi are lining up. I much prefer Frost. Pelosi is far too focused on money and not enough on attracting a pragmatic progressivism. Frost is moderate and certainly can
I noticed that Kos pointed out that the losing candidates were often to the right of the DLC and that the DLC isn’t progressive. I disagree though. The DLC may not be left, but I think this agenda is very progressive. It stresses equality and tolerance and opportunity. Many interest groups are threatened by the DLC’s ideas, but that shouldn’t concern one as much as results. Sure, we need to listen to unions and other interest groups, but they shouldn’t define us. For those who are fans of the Emerging Democratic Majority, I believe the DLC strategy will be the winning strategy for Democrats.
I refuse To prognosticate on
I refuse
To prognosticate on anything, but Illinois races from now on. I did get Dart wrong, but I’m relatively close otherwise. I expected a bit more suppression of Republican voters and Ryan came back a bit.
I’m looking at at 30,000 vote difference for Carnahan-Talent and only 100 precincts left in the city. Senator Jim Talent. Given it rained today for half the day, I figure I was half right on my prediction.
I’m moving back to Illinois. Or New York or some Northeastern state. Or maybe Canada.
But in a bright spot, it looks like Jim Leach will be in the House. Hopelessly marginalized in the House, but he’ll be there.
Of interesting notes, Henry won in Oklahoma. Apparently because of cock-fighting. Note to self: Never move to Oklahoma.
And by the way When
And by the way
When I wake up in the morning Simon will be toast. I will predict that.
Ahnold is on and largely avoiding the entire Simon issue. Trying not to piss off the base and trying not to tie himself to Simon.
Friggen Roland Burris Is on
Friggen Roland Burris
Is on WGN with Didrickson (sp? I’m not even trying tonight). First, Big Jim must be at the Blago victory party. Second, that washed up hack cost Paul Vallas the election in a race he couldn’t win.
State Senate Pick-up Say goodbye
State Senate Pick-up
Say goodbye to the moderate Republicans:
State Senate
District 29, Illinois
Updated November 5, 2002, 9:09 PM
151 out of 188 precincts reporting (80 percent)
Winner Name Vote count Vote %
Susan Garrett, Dem 27,381 54
Kathleen K. Parker, GOP 22,938 46
Eating Crow Amendment 1 is
Eating Crow
Amendment 1 is passing handily in Missouri. My apologies for doubting the campaign. MY BAD!
Bray up in Senate Over
Bray up in Senate
Over John Lewis.
At the half-way point.
tate Senator – District 24 Precincts Reporting 45 of 92 Bray, Joan DEM 15,250 49.9% % Yes Votes Graph
Lewis, John B. REP 14,867 48.7% % Yes Votes Graph
Illyes, Dick LIB 414 1.4% % Yes Votes Graph Total Votes 30,531
St. Louis Weather Report: Rainy
St. Louis Weather Report: Rainy
Not a good sign for Carnahan. Very rainy.
The Meeks shall inherit the
The Meeks shall inherit the Earth
Now could I resist that? Come on. Scumbag Bill Shaw loses in the Illinois Senate. Meeks is a Jackson Jr. ally, and while I find the Jackons opportunistic and dim, Meeks is a much better man than Shaw.