GOP moderate joins Democratic party

[Ulaven_Demorte]

Republican state Sen. Nancy Riley switched her political affiliation to the Democratic Party Thursday, throwing a new obstacle at GOP hopes of taking control of the Senate for the first time in state history in this fall's elections.

http://www.kotv.com/news/?108766

"The moderate Republican has been pushed aside for the extreme right wing," Riley said. Riley, a member of the Senate's GOP leadership team who holds the title of minority whip, said she has received no support among Republicans in the state Senate.

"We're supposed to be the cheerleaders and not be serious-minded," Riley said. "A pat on the head and a roll of the eyes is basically what I've gotten over the last four years."

 

[busybody..]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The world is ending

EVERYONE HATES US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[garbage can]

Republican state Sen. Nancy Riley switched her political affiliation to the Democratic Party Thursday, throwing a new obstacle at GOP hopes of taking control of the Senate for the first time in state history in this fall's elections.

http://www.kotv.com/news/?108766

Ah, yes, I see it now... a woman who is not appreciated..... not recognized for her abilities...... Largely ignored, and can't figure out why. I love it.

 

[LovetoGiveRoses]

But a mere hiccup in the wave that's made up of conservative common sense leadership.

 

[John Doe]

"We're supposed to be the cheerleaders and not be serious-minded," Riley said. "A pat on the head and a roll of the eyes is basically what I've gotten over the last four years."

That's because she's a woman, not because she's moderate.

 

[busybody..]

"We're supposed to be the cheerleaders and not be serious-minded," Riley said. "A pat on the head and a roll of the eyes is basically what I've gotten over the last four years."


Maybe she is FAT and UGLY and DUMB and we didnt want her is a skimpy cheerleader uniform

Better to have the UGLY and FAT and DUMB and LOUDMOUTH women on the other side

They can join B Mukulski!

FAT

UGLY

LOUD MOUTH

You can have herhttp://www.evote.com/evotepix/events/demconvention2000/senator_barbara_mikulski_introduces_hillary_clinton.jpg

 

[John Doe]

"We're supposed to be the cheerleaders and not be serious-minded," Riley said. "A pat on the head and a roll of the eyes is basically what I've gotten over the last four years."


Maybe she is FAT and UGLY and DUMB and we didnt want her is a skimpy cheerleader uniform

Better to have the UGLY and FAT and DUMB and LOUDMOUTH women on the other side

They can join B Mukulski!

FAT

UGLY

LOUD MOUTH

You can have herhttp://www.evote.com/evotepix/events/demconvention2000/senator_barbara_mikulski_introduces_hillary_clinton.jpg

It could be just an unflattering picture, but yeah the way her mouth looks at that moment does make her seem rather shrill.

 

[miles]

Wow. A state legislator from Oklafuckinghoma switches parties.

More world shattering news from Deportme.

 

[Ulaven_Demorte]

Wow. A state legislator from Oklafuckinghoma switches parties.

More world shattering news from Deportme.

Symptom of a larger disease, world shattering only for the GOP in Oklahoma, their plans for a state senate majority just went buhbye.

Oh and miles.. Go fuck yourself.

 

[WriterDom]

Only 3 switched in GA this cycle. The other way.

 

[cjh]

But a mere hiccup in the wave that's made up of conservative common sense leadership.

ho-ho-ho. hee-heE-HEE.

*slaps knee

you've got good writers. johnny carson's old stable?

 

[Ulaven_Demorte]

Only 3 switched in GA this cycle. The other way.

Actually it was more than that. Governor Perdue (who switched parties after election as a state senator himself years ago) convinced 4 of his old party mates to follow him over the fence.

There is at least an ethical question about politicians who switch parties after election. Should they be removed from office or forced to resign as such could be seen as breach of faith with the voters who elected them based on the ideals of their party at the time. Especially in the case of electing candidates to retain a majority only to have an elected official switch parties after election and swing the majority in the other direction.

 

[busybody..]

Imagine THAT

soon there wont be any Repoz

You are a big DUMMY!

 

[WriterDom]

Actually it was more than that. Governor Perdue (who switched parties after election as a state senator himself years ago) convinced 4 of his old party mates to follow him over the fence.

QUOTE]

17 Georgia legislators have switched since 2002. 3 for the upcoming election. If Georgia didn't have a 30% black population the democrats would go the way of the dinosaurs.

 

[cjh]

yup, these are salad days for the republican party.

Calif. GOP candidate seeks to distance self from Bush
By Michael R. Blood, Associated Press | October 3, 2005
IRVINE, Calif. -- Marilyn Brewer, a leading Republican candidate for the nation's only open House seat, stared into the TV camera and proclaimed her support for the president.

She was not talking about George W. Bush. ''I stand side by side with Ronald Reagan on less taxes and less government," Brewer told voters at a candidate forum.

http://www.boston.com/news/nation/a...p_candidate_seeks_to_distance_self_from_bush/

GOP Candidates Claim Degrees Of Separation From President
By Michael Abramowitz
Washington Post Staff Writer
Saturday, August 5, 2006; Page A01

On Capitol Hill, Rep. Mark Kennedy (Minn.) and Sen. James M. Talent (Mo.) are known as loyal Republican soldiers, reliable votes for President Bush on tax cuts and the Iraq war. In elections past, they have aired advertisements featuring the president and have stumped with him at public rallies.

This year, both are running for Senate seats, but their television ads have made no mention of Bush -- and have been conspicuous in distancing the candidates from their partisan affiliation. ***

GOP strategists, however, say there is little question that candidates are looking to draw distinctions between themselves and Bush, emphasizing their independence on issues such as embryonic stem cell research and immigration. "In the last two elections, you were able to run under President Bush and that was an advantage," said one top GOP strategist, who insisted on anonymity so as not to be seen as critical of the president. "It's clear today that's unlikely to be the advantage that it was in the past. A lot of candidates are trying to figure out how to deal with that."

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/04/AR2006080401807.html

 

[miles]

17 Georgia legislators have switched since 2002. 3 for the upcoming election. If Georgia didn't have a 30% black population the democrats would go the way of the dinosaurs.

Heh. That's what Deportme calls a symptom of a larger disease. Another great thread, dude.

 

[Lasher]

There is at least an ethical question about politicians who switch parties after election. Should they be removed from office or forced to resign as such could be seen as breach of faith with the voters who elected them based on the ideals of their party at the time.

Voters should be voting for a person, not a party. People who vote for a person based solely on party affiliation get exactly what they deserve in this situation.

The lack of ethics is in the factional system.

 

[WriterDom]

Heh. That's what Deportme calls a symptom of a larger disease. Another great thread, dude.

Give him a break. It's the first good news he has googled since Jumping Jim Jeffords.

 

[busybody..]

Voters should be voting for a person, not a party. People who vote for a person based solely on party affiliation get exactly what they deserve in this situation.

.

Tell it to blacks and Jews

 

[Ulaven_Demorte]

Actually it was more than that. Governor Perdue (who switched parties after election as a state senator himself years ago) convinced 4 of his old party mates to follow him over the fence.

QUOTE]

17 Georgia legislators have switched since 2002. 3 for the upcoming election. If Georgia didn't have a 30% black population the democrats would go the way of the dinosaurs.

So your point is that if Georgia had no black people then the republicans would take all seats? That actually makes sense to me, southern state, no more black people. Yup, you're right, they probably would..

 

[Ulaven_Demorte]

Voters should be voting for a person, not a party. People who vote for a person based solely on party affiliation get exactly what they deserve in this situation.

The lack of ethics is in the factional system.

I agree on voting for a person on the issues. But there are a LOT of people who vote a straight party ticket. I'll bet there are more than a few just on Lit that vote right along party lines.

miles, go fuck yourself.

 

[busybody..]

So your point is that if Georgia had no black people then the republicans would take all seats? That actually makes sense to me, southern state, no more black people. Yup, you're right, they probably would..

not surprising you learn the WRONG lessons

ALWAYS!

 

[busybody..]

I agree on voting for a person on the issues. But there are a LOT of people who vote a straight party ticket. I'll bet there are more than a few just on Lit that vote right along party lines.

.

The ONES that ALWAYS vote STRAIGHT PARTY LINE

are NEGROZ and JEWS

Negroz I understand cause they are STUPID

But what excuse do the Jews have?

 

[ksmybuttons]

As a social progressive, I find this disturbing.

This person is not a democrat. This person is a republican. Because she isn't happy with the direction of her party doesn't make her anything but what she is.

 

[Fabala]

I agree on voting for a person on the issues. But there are a LOT of people who vote a straight party ticket. I'll bet there are more than a few just on Lit that vote right along party lines.

miles, go fuck yourself.

Well then, those people are idiots. They certainly don't have a case for kicking someone out of office for switching parties after the election. If they'd paid an ounce of attention to the issues instead of the party, they probably would have known that the candidate was leaning a little far in the 'wrong' direction for their party affiliation.