2010 Senate Elections

[american.swan]

Some posters seem to be saying keep senators who voted against the bailout. Why is that?

I will assume that if they voted against the bailout, it's because they listen more to their voters and are "less" controlled by the elite.

So in the short term, we can say, keep so and so because they voted against the bailout, but in the long run we need to fire the whole lot of them. They are NOT in line with our views in the slightest.

 

[nate895]

bump

 

[nate895]

bump

 

[jave27]

Some posters seem to be saying keep senators who voted against the bailout. Why is that?

It depends on *why* they voted against the bailout. Sure, some of them were just out for a re-election bid and sided with the majority this time, but I'm sure there are a few that "get it"... Although, I haven't been able to find one in either Michigan or Indiana yet... Stabenow voted against it, but she had a press release the week prior that was in favor of "some kind of bailout".. That was before the giant revolt against it, though.

 

[nate895]

It depends on *why* they voted against the bailout. Sure, some of them were just out for a re-election bid and sided with the majority this time, but I'm sure there are a few that "get it"... Although, I haven't been able to find one in either Michigan or Indiana yet... Stabenow voted against it, but she had a press release the week prior that was in favor of "some kind of bailout".. That was before the giant revolt against it, though.

I simply think that anti-bailout Senators should be low on the priority list. If we have the money to finance 5 viable Senate campaigns, and we have 6 possibly viable campaigns, but one would be running against an anti-bailout person, we should probably give to the other 5 since the other Senator will occasionally vote with us, while the others never do.

 

[nate895]

bump, Obama's seat is open in Illinois. I think a Ron Paul Republican might just be able to take it.

 

[RSLudlum]

I'd have to say we might want to keep DeMint. He's very fiscally conservative, very outspoken against the bailout and has even recently stated that we do need to reacess our 'policeman of the world' policy and consider closing foreign bases. I have to take a real good look at his voting record though.

 

[itshappening]

bump, Obama's seat is open in Illinois. I think a Ron Paul Republican might just be able to take it.

doubtful :/

 

[nate895]

doubtful :/

It is possible. A Republican held the seat before Obama held it, so it is possible for a Republican to win it back. Anyway, we should be able to get candidates in some of the other races.

 

[nate895]

bump

 

[newmedia4ron]

Senate
Replace McCain with Goldwater Jr. or Jeff Flake.

House
Ron Paul
B.J. Lawson
Gary Johnson
Judge Nap
Gary Johnson
Kinky Friedman (why not )

 

[Knightskye]

Should we be going after Republican senators, or Republicans and Democrats?

Or should we see how Obama does, and what his approval rating is?

Or just wherever there's a liberty-minded person running for Senate/House?

 

[RSLudlum]

Or just wherever there's a liberty-minded person running for Senate/House?

this

 

[scandinaviany3]

please oh please let me help dumping her

pm me after election day 2010 - Patty Murray (WA) is done.

free.alive

i would love to help dump her...and anyone else that voted for the biggest crime in american history..aka the bailout bill

 

[nate895]

Should we be going after Republican senators, or Republicans and Democrats?

Or should we see how Obama does, and what his approval rating is?

Or just wherever there's a liberty-minded person running for Senate/House?

We should be going after whatever seats are vulnerable to a Republican challenger. Most Republican seats (with the exception of Arlen Specter's and possibly McCain's) aren't vulnerable to another GOP candidate, but seats with a retiring Senator, Republican or Democrat, and Democrat held seats in conservative or swing states are also vulnerable.

 

[nate895]

bump

 

[TastyWheat]

I've heard rumors of Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX-R) running for governor. I wish she would just drop off the face of the Earth though. I wouldn't want her as my CPA even!

 

[nate895]

I've heard rumors of Kay Bailey Hutchison (TX-R) running for governor. I wish she would just drop off the face of the Earth though. I wouldn't want her as my CPA even!

That is what I have heard too, that is why she is in possible retirement. I think we should get someone to run for her Senate seat should she run for Governor.

 

[Knightskye]

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123033501646236333.html

Reid's already working on his campaign.

 

[scandinaviany3]

alabama...not many choices

If he retires, though, it would be good to get a Ron Paul Republican in there. He wouldn't be vulnerable anyway if he doesn't retire.

probably judge roy moore is the logical one to push for the seat if possible