Question about Candidate ad

[idlewind]

I believe the democrats do the same, their problem is the majority do not agree with them.

 

[BeachZealot]

The REC has expended funds in every local election to endorse and promote candidates that are Republicans since they became very active in 1998.

There is nothing new here.

Therefore, it must be about time for a NEW thing around here called ETHICS. Very similar to that thing the preacher calls morals.

They don't cost anything to have, but they sure can cost a bundle if you don't.

 

[Smiling JOe]

What is confusing? It is politics. Robert Nelson, who is running for school board, is the former head of the local Republican Party. Why wouldn't everyone expect him to be endorsed by the Republican Party?

 

[Interested Girl]

Zoom - Right over their heads.

Also please note that they endorsed those that have not been the past chairman. Maybe its just what they said.

 

[Teresa]

What is confusing? It is politics. Robert Nelson, who is running for school board, is the former head of the local Republican Party. Why wouldn't everyone expect him to be endorsed by the Republican Party?

it does make sense. sure.. (except for the positions that should be nonpartisan). imo, this kind of RNC backed ad isn't going to work for them, especially not this election.

 

[Bob Hudson]

Tootsie:

Please see Idelwind's post above (post #9). It describes a nonpartisan race very well.

 

[WCcitizens]

The REC has expended funds in every local election to endorse and promote candidates that are Republicans since they became very active in 1998.

There is nothing new here.

I don't recall the REC endorsing any candidates the last circuit Judge race, and it's non-partisian like the schoolboard. That's because no Judge would allow an ad like that to be run for their campaign.

It may be legal to endorse a non-partisan candidate, but I think it's unethical.

This all just my opinion, and I know how much it's worth. I will say this about the ad....after I read it, It made me and my whole family vote for the other candidate in the race.

 

[ShallowsNole]

I know I said I wasn't going to post in this part of the forum again, but this really bothers me.

Therefore, it must be about time for a NEW thing around here called ETHICS. Very similar to that thing the preacher calls morals.

They don't cost anything to have, but they sure can cost a bundle if you don't.

What exactly do you find unethical or immoral? The local Republican party takes out an ad for the purpose of pointing out (as if we all didn't know already) the candidates who are registered as Republicans according to the records in the SOE's office. Four years ago, Ralph Johnson was in the ad, although many of us crossed party lines for that one. As far as nonpartisan, all that means is that everybody can vote for anyone. It doesn't say the candidate can't participate in their chosen party.

it does make sense. sure.. (except for the positions that should be nonpartisan). imo, this kind of RNC backed ad isn't going to work for them, especially not this election.

Tootsie, you know I love you...but what is different this time? You previously made a reference to McCain/Palin...SoWal has become a all-day-every-day Obama pep rally, and I understand that's how many of the good friends I've made here feel, but there are many of us who are carefully, thoughtfully, voting Republican all the way this time. Not just looking for the "R" and marking the ballot because there is an "R," but because that is what we believe. And it would be nice if we were not continually, increasingly getting bashed for our beliefs or being made to feel like lepers around here.

 

[ShallowsNole]

I don't recall the REC endorsing any candidates the last circuit Judge race, and it's non-partisian like the schoolboard. That's because no Judge would allow an ad like that to be run for their campaign.

It may be legal to endorse a non-partisan candidate, but I think it's unethical.

This all just my opinion, and I know how much it's worth. I will say this about the ad....after I read it, It made me and my whole family vote for the other candidate in the race.

Did the ad endorse any circuit judges this time?

Meanwhile, I clearly remember School Board candidates and Mosquito Control candidates being endorsed by the REC in every election in the last 10 - 12 years, and I've never seen anyone get their boxers in a wad about it until now.

 

[idlewind]

Joining a Political party is about endorsing a system of beliefs. Political office is about applying your personal system of beliefs to public business. So how on earth is it unethical to tell voters what you believe so that they can make an informed choice? I am a Republican and have been so most of my life. I have crossed party lines on occasion, but by and large I vote for candidates who belong to the same group I belong to.