2014 A.D. — Alexander the Barely Mediocre
Posted on 04/06/2014 6:36:24 AM PDT by don-o
As a talk show host, I take plenty of heat from the fans of candidates who don’t think their candidate is getting enough attention, and if they just had more respect from the media, their candidate could win. Ron Paul fans were legendary for such complaints, and I’ve had more than my share.
So, I find it very uncomfortable, and I hope not hypocritical, to write about the dismissive attitude the national political media is displaying toward the Tea Party driven U.S. Senate bid of State Rep. Joe Carr in Tennessee. Politico.com is the worst offender, with a story about the entry of Dr. George Flinn into the race.
The story reads like a love story from an opponent to Sen. Alexander, without even raising the prospect that the wealthy Dr. Flinn, best known for spending millions of his own money to attract 25% of the GOP primary vote in two separate Congressional elections in two different districts, just might be a Lamar plant to try to up-end a significant, Tea Party endorsed candidate who has attracted donations from more than 3,500 donors in the past six months. Instead, they continue to dismiss the viability of the Carr campaign, and the Tea Party influence in Tennessee, with this:
“But tea party forces have been unable to mobilize against him. State Rep. Joe Carr has been in the race against Alexander for months after dropping a bid for the House, but he has yet to gain traction in the polls or in fundraising.”
Carr, and his Tea Party backers, including me, beg to differ.
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Why do I get this stinking feeling that the same squish republicans who are getting primaried are going to stay in the senate as democrats?
based on my unbiased observation, I see only one Senate incumbent that is not likely to win out over the Tea Party candidate and that is in Mississippi.
I’ll hang in there though.
I see some Beat Lamar signs, but no Carr signs
It’s looking like that is a real possibility. The only one that surprises me is South Carolina. Seems there’s enough evidence to dismiss Graham, even if the alternatives are not top of the line. Tennessee is not a particularly conservative state, although strongly republican. Was hopeful in KY but the amount of money dumped in for McConnell is hard to overcome. It’s not completely over but Bevin hasn’t continued to move in the right direction. Much like Reid’s reelection in 2010, it’s really hard to remove a senate leader. Too much money and party influence.
That is sad, because it means that most folks are satisfied enough with the status quo.
——Too much money-—
McConnell is purchasing ads on Rush East Tennessee Radio Stations broadcasting a 100 miles away in to South eastern Kentucky. I can’t remember any thing like that.
Don’t bet against Cochran in Miss. The Barbour machine is out there drumming up support for him and that shouldn’t be under estimated.
Funny you should say that, I just recently was thinking, suppose conservatives take the Senate in 2015, by say one or two seats, is it possible that someone like McCain and his ilk would switch parties to give the dems the advantage?
I would hope not, but these Rino’s are a very hateful,nasty bunch.
Just a scary thought I had.
No doubt the Democrats and the Chamber of Amnesty are helping the GOPe to mount a third candidate, as they did in VA. Anything to keep conservatives from winning. It’s not a new strategy. That’s how Billy Jeff Clinton became president.
” is it possible that someone like McCain and his ilk would switch parties to give the dems the advantage?”
Very possible. Jim Jeffords switched from Republican to independent in 2001 and caucused with the Democrats and removing the Senate from Republican control.
I absolutely think you’re right in thinking that someone like McCain and his ilk would switch parties to give the dems the advantage.
The left will do what they’re known to do to win so any RINO is up for grabs.
Take that to the bank!
Dr. Flinn, ... just might be a Lamar plant to try to up-end a significant, Tea Party endorsed candidate
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yes a Van Hilleary type...
that’s how Corker won..
Van Hilleary was a plant to upset the Conservative Ed Bryant ...
and since theres about a dozen running in the GOP primary, I wonder how many others are Lamar plants too..
I voted for Bryant, but he really did nothing to help himself in his own district.
Minor correction: It’s “A.D. 2014,” not “2014 A.D.” A.D. stands for Anno Domini, “Year of our Lord,” and, being Latin, comes *before* the numeral date, not after.
Sorry, pet peeve of mine because of how frequently it’s done incorrectly, even in public plaques and declarations.
Even Wikipedia has it correct: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anno_Domini
Very possible. Jim Jeffords switched from Republican to independent in 2001 and caucused with the Democrats and removing the Senate from Republican control.
100% true. I'd add to that, McQueeg was in talks with Daschle in 2001 to make the switch to make Daschle the Majority leader. Jeffords simply beat McQueeg to the punch by demanding less. Daschle went to McQueeg's Arizona home to discuss the terms. I know, I was there taking part in the "Freep in the Desert" protesting the meeting.
If this disrespect is true then it is time to take on another tact, one of revolution. It is almost time to disband those who oppress us.
If I could get the your / you’re thing all fixed, then I would turn to the A.D. placement. I do not think I have ever seen that expressed as a concern.
I could argue that the Anno Domini is an appositive and that the correct form is 2014, A.D.
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