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I'm not saying in this case Republicans are. Is there potentially a Republican operative out there who violated the law - I don't know. That wasn't the point though I was trying to make.

My point is, from a "PR" stand point, Republicans can loose some face for seeming to drag out the gubernatorial election. While I'm not a big believer in "polls" and the like, popular opinion is often what drives elections, and this could potentially case Republicans to fall out of favor with potential voters and cause elections that may have gone Republican to "go Democrat". I was just trying to say that while I think it's great that voter fraud is being investigated, it could turn out to be a bad move. BUT I in no way meant to implicate, imply, allege, or otherwise allude to any Republican voter fraud and apologize if such was the tone.

Overall, I'm sure the case is in the hands of talented and knowledgeable attorneys, as well as party members. My only concern is that this will somehow backfire, and even when Republicans are right, Democrats still manage to turn it around in public opinion.

If proven fraudulent vote conspirators are thrown in jail, and they're Democrat to a one, then the risk of backfire strikes me as fairly small.

But you're always at risk of backfire when going after Democrat Party criminals, that's just how it is.

You must not live in WA State, because there is not a lot of that perspective right now. I think everyone is angry, except the most partisan Demos, but many fair, middle of the road people (who voted for Gregoire) see what a sham this election has been and frankly are embarrassed about the near daily election issues that come to light. Felons voting, provisionals, ballot control, illegal activities on the part of election officials are just a few.

What you are saying is possible, but not here so far.

I appreciate your perspective, but here's my take: We can't afford a "let it go" mentality (As another poster suggested). That's what got us here in the first place. Likewise, we cannot be afraid of protesting a screwed up election just because the other side might do it themselves down the road.

I refuse to take on a hostage mentality. I refuse to be an "accommodationist". I refuse to "go with the flow", "take the high road", or "beat them next time".

The time is now and Washington state is our battlefield.

If we do nothing, it will be disastrous for conservatism. If we fail, it will be the same. And not just in Washington state, either. National democrats are studying this contest

Only by kicking their a$$es in court will we stop them in their tracks.

My point is, from a "PR" stand point, Republicans can loose some face for seeming to drag out the gubernatorial election. While I'm not a big believer in "polls" and the like, popular opinion is often what drives elections, and this could potentially case Republicans to fall out of favor with potential voters and cause elections that may have gone Republican to "go Democrat". I was just trying to say that while I think it's great that voter fraud is being investigated, it could turn out to be a bad move. BUT I in no way meant to implicate, imply, allege, or otherwise allude to any Republican voter fraud and apologize if such was the tone.

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You may be right. I guess only time will tell. It is my opinion, however, that this is the right move to make. Submitting to this kind of fraud by the Democrats is a mistake. I believe it encourages more of the same bad behaviour, gives our opponent a stronger base and demoralizes some in our Party.

The Democrats choose to believe, or at least claim to believe and continue to promote, the idea that voter fraud was a strategy used by the Republican Party. I believe we have no choice now but to prove them wrong.

read my post 224 -

It's just such wishy washy notions as in your post that allows the bully on the playground to continue beating up on people and stealing their lunch money -

It's the Chamberlain method - be nicey nice with the monsters