GOP candidates for Monroe County Court and Monroe County Family Court swept the field in the Conservative and Independence Party primaries held Tuesday.
The winners included Vince Dinolfo, Jim Piampiano, and Vicky Argento in County Court races and John Gallagher in the Family Court.
Having these third party lines will greatly strengthen the GOP candidates chances of winning in the general election and since they defeated their Democratic rivals in these contests, it further bodes well for them in November.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Stunning?
The New York Times used that term in this report describing Carl Paladino's rout of Rick Lazio in the GOP primary for New York Governor. The Times called Paladino's win a "stunning and decisive victory over his establishment rival".
But was it such a surprise? Lazio was a lackluster candidate perceived by many as a retread with little chance of winning. While I assume that most people have no illusions about Paladino's chances against Andrew Cuomo in the general election, it is clear that Paladino touched a chord with conservative voters in New York who have had enough of business as usual.
Christine O'Donnell's win over Mike Castle in the Delaware GOP Senate primary is more evidence that many in the Tea Party (and many in the GOP, as well) would rather vote for what they want in a candidate than focus solely on electability.
November should be interesting.
UPDATE - 9/15/10: The D&C weighed in this morning. The headline reads "Angry Voters Pick Paladino In Upset". It made me wonder what the mental state of the Lazio voters was. Resigned?
But was it such a surprise? Lazio was a lackluster candidate perceived by many as a retread with little chance of winning. While I assume that most people have no illusions about Paladino's chances against Andrew Cuomo in the general election, it is clear that Paladino touched a chord with conservative voters in New York who have had enough of business as usual.
Christine O'Donnell's win over Mike Castle in the Delaware GOP Senate primary is more evidence that many in the Tea Party (and many in the GOP, as well) would rather vote for what they want in a candidate than focus solely on electability.
November should be interesting.
UPDATE - 9/15/10: The D&C weighed in this morning. The headline reads "Angry Voters Pick Paladino In Upset". It made me wonder what the mental state of the Lazio voters was. Resigned?
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Chris Christie For President
I have become a huge fan of Chris Christie, the Governor of New Jersey. This guy is the real deal. I have seen several video clips of Christie dealing with critics. He is consistently able to articulate his views both forcefully and fairly.
I love the fact that his opponents claim he is harsh. What that means is that he disagrees with them, exposes the hollowness of their arguments, and refuses to back down in the face of their criticism.
This guy should be the front-runner for the GOP nomination for President. He is the man for the times.
Check him out in the video at the end of this post. It is worth watching.
I love the fact that his opponents claim he is harsh. What that means is that he disagrees with them, exposes the hollowness of their arguments, and refuses to back down in the face of their criticism.
This guy should be the front-runner for the GOP nomination for President. He is the man for the times.
Check him out in the video at the end of this post. It is worth watching.
That Religion Of Peace
Let me start off by stating that I think that the plan to burn the Koran was wrong-headed. There are far better and less inflammatory ways to make a point about 9/11, Islam and/or the Ground Zero Mosque.
I have been stunned, however, by the reaction of liberals in government and the media. Outrage, condemnation and fears of Islamic reprisal for the act. Funny, I never see such concern shown about how Westerners will react to acts of Islamic terrorism or insensitivity. There is little fear that we will erupt in violence over such things.
Ah, but Islam, that religion of peace, and its majority of moderate, peaceful, tolerant practitioners. Please don't burn a Koran or draw a cartoon image of Mohammad. Such acts will incite these otherwise benevolent and docile practitioners of this peaceful religion to violence and jihad.
John Hinderaker said it well in this post at PowerLine.
UPDATE: Victor Davis Hanson weighs in.
I have been stunned, however, by the reaction of liberals in government and the media. Outrage, condemnation and fears of Islamic reprisal for the act. Funny, I never see such concern shown about how Westerners will react to acts of Islamic terrorism or insensitivity. There is little fear that we will erupt in violence over such things.
Ah, but Islam, that religion of peace, and its majority of moderate, peaceful, tolerant practitioners. Please don't burn a Koran or draw a cartoon image of Mohammad. Such acts will incite these otherwise benevolent and docile practitioners of this peaceful religion to violence and jihad.
John Hinderaker said it well in this post at PowerLine.
UPDATE: Victor Davis Hanson weighs in.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
A Good Use Of Our Money
Today's Democrat & Chronicle contains an article regarding President Obama's Labor Day speech on the economy.
The President is seeking a $50 billion spending boost to create new jobs. The story, as reported by the McClatchy Newspapers, indicated that the $50 billion spending plan was..."a move he (Obama) said will create jobs and which Democrats hope will improve their election prospects in November".
I realize that politicians use our money to bribe us and try to ensure their re-elections. I just never saw it stated so openly.
Once again, we get to see the disdain in which we are held by the Democrats and their media minions.
The President is seeking a $50 billion spending boost to create new jobs. The story, as reported by the McClatchy Newspapers, indicated that the $50 billion spending plan was..."a move he (Obama) said will create jobs and which Democrats hope will improve their election prospects in November".
I realize that politicians use our money to bribe us and try to ensure their re-elections. I just never saw it stated so openly.
Once again, we get to see the disdain in which we are held by the Democrats and their media minions.
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