Posted on 01/23/2011 4:02:01 PM PST by US Navy Vet
Hell no! The bastard cost me over 5000 dollars during the tobacco buy out and whoever runs against him is who I will vote for. He can take his maccia and shove it.
Two other names are out there, but I don’t know if they are serious candidates:
Corey Stewart - Prince Wm. Bd. Chair
Jamie Radke - Tea Party activist
Would rather see some new blood, but Allen was popular as a governor and his loss in 2006 was probably due less to the macaca incident than it was to the fact that Republicans in VA just did not turn out for him or else found Webb acceptably moderate and wanted to send a message to Bush.
Democrats will turn out in bigger numbers in 2012, so it won’t be a cakewalk for any Republican senatorial candidate.
If Allen wants it, he’ll have to get the Tea Party crowd behind him and fight for it. I don’t think it’s going to be handed to him this time.
It will be interesting to see if Webb decides to hang it up. His was a fluke win in a race that was exclusively designed to weaken (but not finish off) Allen’s chances for President in ‘08. If Allen returns to his fighting form as he was as Governor (”Knock their (libs) soft teeth down their whiny throats !”), he should be able to make amends for a lackluster previous Senate term.
>>So you’re voting for Jim Webb? The Jim Webb who voted for Obamacare?
False dilemma. Logic fail.
It’s an excellent idea. And I for one can’t wait to work my ample backside off for him.
I think it helps that Dick Wadhams, who worked on the 06 Allen campaign, is back in Colorado and won’t be in the equation this time.
I also wonder if the presidential race will have any impact. I would think that Virginia snapped out of its Obama-mania trance from 08, if the 09 and 10 elections are any indication. Still, if the state turns out to be close, and I would think Obama would be spending money here, would Allen be strong enough to win if the presidential race turns out to be close or if, ugh, Obama actually managed to carry it a second time?
Very well said Ralph...Why can't we get some new blood?
Very well said Ralph...Why can't we get some new blood?
Cuccinelli is funny. One of his recent Facebook postings:
“Did anyone else find irony in the 2009 Nobel Peace Prize winner hosting for dinner the guy who is holding the 2010 Nobel Peace Prize winner in jail?”
Do you know which district Corey Stewart is in? I think Frank Wolf in VA’s 10th could use a good primary challenger.
This is very good news.
Wolf has a challenger. It was announced this weekend.
Ken Vaughn is challenging him (of course it could change depending on what happens with redistricting). Ken is a strong constitutional conservative. He led the NoVA 912 group.
Full disclosure - I am involved with his campaign.
www.vaughnforcongress.com
Please help if you can. The only way we can get rid of the RINO’s is to beat them early - that means primary challenges.
Eastern Prince William County is in VA 11 which is held by Gerald Connelly-D. Keith Fimian-R gave him a good battle, but ended up losing.
Other parts are in VA-01 and VA-10 and those are already represented by Republicans. So VA-11 is the target.
VA-11 was held by Tom Davis-R from 1995-2008 but has become tougher for Republicans because so many government contractors live there whose livelihood and wealth depend on continued expansion of government. They are not very receptive to a Republican platform of smaller government.
With all due respect, they’re all targets until all the seats are held by constitutional conservatives.
Ooops, did I say “target”? My bad.
A strong conservative. I'd welcome him back in a minute. However, he needs to have a top-notch campaign group working for him. For starters, perhaps (if not already in the process) he should look into hiring Gov. McDonnell's team, if possible.
Here’s George Allen’s record, per www.ontheissues.org. Overall, very strong conservative credentials.
George Allen on Abortion
Strongly opposes “Abortion is a woman’s right”. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on notifying parents of minors who get out-of-state abortions. (Jul 2006)
Voted NO on $100M to reduce teen pregnancy by education & contraceptives. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on criminal penalty for harming unborn fetus during other crime. (Mar 2004)
Voted YES on banning partial birth abortions except for maternal life. (Mar 2003)
Rated 0% by NARAL, indicating a pro-life voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Budget & Economy
Authored Balanced Budget Amendment plus lower taxes. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on $40B in reduced federal overall spending. (Dec 2005)
George Allen on Civil Rights
Tunisian mother did not teach him Tunisian slur “macaca”. (Sep 2006)
Using “macaca” was a mistake, but not intended as an insult. (Sep 2006)
In 1984, opposed MLK holiday; in 1993, honored Confederacy. (Sep 2006)
Kept Confederate imagery in Governor’s office; for heritage. (Sep 2006)
Opposes requiring companies to hire more minorities. (Sep 2000)
Opposes “Sexual orientation protected by civil rights laws”. (Sep 2000)
Support VA beliefs & pass flag-burning ban amendment. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on recommending Constitutional ban on flag desecration. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on adding sexual orientation to definition of hate crimes. (Jun 2002)
Voted YES on loosening restrictions on cell phone wiretapping. (Oct 2001)
Supports anti-flag desecration amendment. (Mar 2001)
Rated 20% by the ACLU, indicating an anti-civil rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Issue a commemorative postage stamp of Rosa Parks. (Dec 2005)
George Allen on Corporations
Voted NO on repealing tax subsidy for companies which move US jobs offshore. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on reforming bankruptcy to include means-testing & restrictions. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on restricting rules on personal bankruptcy. (Jul 2001)
Rated 100% by the US COC, indicating a pro-business voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Crime
Supports the death penalty. (Sep 2000)
Supports mandatory Three Strikes sentencing laws. (Sep 2000)
Abolished parole; instituted Three Strikes laws. (Sep 2000)
Try juvenile felons as adults. (Sep 2000)
George Allen on Drugs
Supports “Drug use is immoral: enforce laws against it”. (Sep 2000)
Tougher sentencing for drug crimes. (Sep 2000)
George Allen on Education
Supports parents choosing schools via vouchers. (Sep 2000)
Testing has brought accountability. (Sep 2000)
Voted NO on $52M for “21st century community learning centers”. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on $5B for grants to local educational agencies. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on shifting $11B from corporate tax loopholes to education. (Mar 2005)
Voted NO on funding smaller classes instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted NO on funding student testing instead of private tutors. (May 2001)
Voted NO on spending $448B of tax cut on education & debt reduction. (Apr 2001)
Rated 27% by the NEA, indicating anti-public education votes. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Energy & Oil
Opposes spending resources to stop Global Warming. (Sep 2000)
Roll back federal gas tax to lower gas price. (Apr 2000)
Voted NO on disallowing an oil leasing program in Alaska’s ANWR. (Nov 2005)
Voted NO on $3.1B for emergency oil assistance for hurricane-hit areas. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on reducing oil usage by 40% by 2025 (instead of 5%). (Jun 2005)
Voted NO on banning drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on Bush Administration Energy Policy. (Jul 2003)
Voted NO on targeting 100,000 hydrogen-powered vehicles by 2010. (Jun 2003)
Voted NO on removing consideration of drilling ANWR from budget bill. (Mar 2003)
Voted YES on drilling ANWR on national security grounds. (Apr 2002)
Voted YES on terminating CAFE standards within 15 months. (Mar 2002)
George Allen on Environment
Voted NO on including oil & gas smokestacks in mercury regulations. (Sep 2005)
Voted YES on confirming Gale Norton as Secretary of Interior. (Jan 2001)
Rated 0% by the LCV, indicating anti-environment votes. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Families & Children
Rated 100% by the Christian Coalition: a pro-family voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Foreign Policy
Opposes linking Human Rights to trade with China. (Sep 2000)
Supports continuing Foreign Aid to Russia, Israel, & others. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on enlarging NATO to include Eastern Europe. (May 2002)
George Allen on Free Trade
Supports expanding Free Trade. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on free trade agreement with Oman. (Jun 2006)
Voted YES on implementing CAFTA for Central America free-trade. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between US & Singapore. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on establishing free trade between the US and Chile. (Jul 2003)
Voted YES on extending free trade to Andean nations. (May 2002)
Voted YES on granting normal trade relations status to Vietnam. (Oct 2001)
Voted YES on removing common goods from national security export rules. (Sep 2001)
Rated 67% by CATO, indicating a pro-free trade voting record. (Dec 2002)
George Allen on Government Reform
Voted YES on allowing some lobbyist gifts to Congress. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on establishing the Senate Office of Public Integrity. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on banning “soft money” contributions and restricting issue ads. (Mar 2002)
Voted YES on require photo ID (not just signature) for voter registration. (Feb 2002)
Voted NO on banning campaign donations from unions & corporations. (Apr 2001)
George Allen on Gun Control
Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
George Allen on Health Care
Voted YES on limiting medical liability lawsuits to $250,000. (May 2006)
Voted NO on expanding enrollment period for Medicare Part D. (Feb 2006)
Voted YES on increasing Medicaid rebate for producing generics. (Nov 2005)
Voted NO on negotiating bulk purchases for Medicare prescription drug. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on $40 billion per year for limited Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Jun 2003)
Voted YES on allowing reimportation of Rx drugs from Canada. (Jul 2002)
Voted NO on allowing patients to sue HMOs & collect punitive damages. (Jun 2001)
Voted YES on funding GOP version of Medicare prescription drug benefit. (Apr 2001)
Rated 0% by APHA, indicating a anti-public health voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Homeland Security
Continue terrorist interrogations but without torture. (Sep 2006)
Wrong to bar women from VMI; did it to be gentlemanly. (Sep 2006)
Supports more spending on Armed Forces personnel. (Sep 2000)
Supports spending on Missile Defense (“Star Wars”). (Sep 2000)
Build SDI; pay soldiers more. (Sep 2000)
Voted NO on preserving habeas corpus for Guantanamo detainees. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on requiring CIA reports on detainees & interrogation methods. (Sep 2006)
Voted YES on reauthorizing the PATRIOT Act. (Mar 2006)
Voted YES on extending the PATRIOT Act’s wiretap provision. (Dec 2005)
Voted NO on restricting business with entities linked to terrorism. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on restoring $565M for states’ and ports’ first responders. (Mar 2005)
Small business in developing homeland security technologies. (Jul 2002)
Rated 0% by SANE, indicating a pro-military voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Immigration
Opposes “Immigration helps our economy”. (Sep 2000)
Voted YES on building a fence along the Mexican border. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on establishing a Guest Worker program. (May 2006)
Voted NO on allowing illegal aliens to participate in Social Security. (May 2006)
Voted NO on giving Guest Workers a path to citizenship. (May 2006)
George Allen on Jobs
Voted NO on raising the minimum wage to $7.25 rather than $6.25. (Mar 2005)
Voted YES on repealing Clinton’s ergonomic rules on repetitive stress. (Mar 2001)
Rated 0% by the AFL-CIO, indicating an anti-union voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Principles & Values
Recently discovered he has Jewish heritage. (Sep 2006)
Raised Christian with Jewish ancestry; religion not relevant. (Sep 2006)
Conservative alternative to McCain in presidential jockeying. (May 2006)
Calls himself “Common sense” conservative populist. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on confirming Samuel Alito as Supreme Court Justice. (Jan 2006)
Voted YES on confirming John Roberts for Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. (Sep 2005)
George Allen on Social Security
Only supports reforms that do not adversely affect benefits. (Sep 2006)
Supports privatizing Social Security. (Sep 2000)
Rated 0% by the ARA, indicating an anti-senior voting record. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Tax Reform
Supports making income tax flatter & lower. (Sep 2000)
End death tax & marriage penalty; more deductions. (Apr 2000)
Voted YES on supporting permanence of estate tax cuts. (Aug 2006)
Voted YES on permanently repealing the `death tax`. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on $47B for military by repealing capital gains tax cut. (Feb 2006)
Voted YES on retaining reduced taxes on capital gains & dividends. (Feb 2006)
Voted YES on extending the tax cuts on capital gains and dividends. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on $350 billion in tax breaks over 11 years. (May 2003)
Voted NO on reducing marriage penalty instead of cutting top tax rates. (May 2001)
Voted NO on increasing tax deductions for college tuition. (May 2001)
Rated 76% by NTU, indicating a “Taxpayer’s Friend” on tax votes. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on Technology
Voted YES on restoring $550M in funding for Amtrak for 2007. (Mar 2006)
Voted NO on disallowing FCC approval of larger media conglomerates. (Sep 2003)
Fund nanotechnology research & development. (Dec 2003)
George Allen on War & Peace
More troops to Iraq. (Sep 2006)
Vote for Iraq War to support Bush by showing unity & resolve. (Sep 2006)
We have created a freer and more just Iraq. (Sep 2006)
No second guessing; stand by Iraq war vote despite no WMDs. (Sep 2006)
No second-guessing how Iraqi $300B could be better spent. (Sep 2006)
Keep US forces in Iraq in remote bases for force protection. (Sep 2006)
Stay the course: no retreat; fight al Qaeda in Iraq. (Sep 2006)
Voted NO on redeploying troops out of Iraq by July 2007. (Jun 2006)
Voted NO on investigating contract awards in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Nov 2005)
Voted YES on requiring on-budget funding for Iraq, not emergency funding. (Apr 2005)
Voted YES on $86 billion for military operations in Iraq & Afghanistan. (Oct 2003)
Voted YES on authorizing use of military force against Iraq. (Oct 2002)
Condemns anti-Muslim bigotry in name of anti-terrorism. (Oct 2001)
George Allen on Welfare & Poverty
Supports allowing churches to provide welfare services. (Sep 2000)
Minor mothers must live at home & identify fathers. (Sep 2000)
Tax credits to promite home ownership in distressed areas. (Apr 2003)
This is an error. Allen is on record as being very pro-2nd Amendment.
OK just HOW did George Allen “cost” you $5K?!
There's nothing conservative about that vote.
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