Beat him to death, or let him hang himself?

[Bob]

My guess is he ends up being as beloved as Jeb was, goes a full two terms, but steps down in his second to run for the VP slot w/Jeb in 2016. Man, wouldn't that drive the liberals tazy!

tell us how jebbie's wife imported jewelry, or just give us some quick bios on his kids.

 

[Jdarg]

That sounds like Stockholm Syndrome!

No matter what one's party affiliation, there is always choice of voice. Even if it comes down to a "Spongebob Square Pants" write-in.

Yes, for some. But for the many people who vote straight party ticket, well, somehow they think that is OK.

For the record, I have never voted a straight party ticket in my life.

 

[DuneAHH]

Yes, for some. But for the many people who vote straight party ticket, well, somehow they think that is OK.

For the record, I have never voted a straight party ticket in my life.

Except, as evidenced by your mentioned friends, some of whom are now feeling regret for having felt obliged to vote "their party affiliation"?
That can be OK... because sometimes those 'admitted regrets' can turn out to be real turning points. My 2000 'W' vote turned out that way for me. Not initially (i.e. directly following 9/11) but over time and in the end result... absolutely. Even in hindsight I would not have voted for Gore, but it is when I actively started seeking viable alternatives to the D-n-R.

I won't say I have NEVER voted straight party in my life... but not in 'memorable' history. 2010 was the first year that there was one particular race where I couldn't find a single candidate I could feel comfortable voting for, regardless of party or NPA. And yes, in that race, I did a ridiculous write-in on personal principle alone... so there would be no mistaking that I didn't just "miss" filling in a dot.
(as if anybody looks at or gives a $heeit about ballot write-ins anyway:roll.

 

[Matt J]

Except, as evidenced by your mentioned friends, some of whom are now feeling regret for having felt obliged to vote "their party affiliation"?
That can be OK... because sometimes those 'admitted regrets' can turn out to be real turning points. My 2000 'W' vote turned out that way for me. Not initially (i.e. directly following 9/11) but over time and in the end result... absolutely. Even in hindsight I would not have voted for Gore, but it is when I actively started seeking viable alternatives to the D-n-R.

I won't say I have NEVER voted straight party in my life... but not in 'memorable' history. 2010 was the first year that there was one particular race where I couldn't find a single candidate I could feel comfortable voting for, regardless of party or NPA. And yes, in that race, I did a ridiculous write-in on personal principle alone... so there would be no mistaking that I didn't just "miss" filling in a dot.
(as if anybody looks at or gives a $heeit about ballot write-ins anyway:roll.

They do in Alaska. ;-)

 

[GoodWitch58]

apparently some of the Rs are having serious "buyer's remorse" symptoms:

Is It Time to Recall Rick Scott??|?Florida Center for Investigative Reporting[/

Even Republicans and early political supporters ? burned by Scott?s sudden, bizarre and illogical decisions such as killing a database tracking addictive pill prescriptions ? seem perplexed. Last week, the Senate, overwhelmingly controlled by his party, voted by a veto-proof majority to continue going after the money for the Central Florida rail project. Republican Sen. J.D. Alexander questioned whether Scott had the legal authority to do what he had done, and another Republican senator, David Simmons, vowed to lobby fellow legislators to overturn Scott?s decision.

It?s hard to find anyone other than tea party zealots who have a kind word to say about Scott.

 

[DuneAHH]

They do in Alaska. ;-)

Sorry I don't really understand
'cuz for the last few years I admit to 'hitting the ignore button' on poor Alaska. There's a grating shrillness that's been emanating from up there that makes my ears hurt.
I do enjoy Tina Fey

 

[Andy A]

Except, as evidenced by your mentioned friends, some of whom are now feeling regret for having felt obliged to vote "their party affiliation"?
That can be OK... because sometimes those 'admitted regrets' can turn out to be real turning points. My 2000 'W' vote turned out that way for me. Not initially (i.e. directly following 9/11) but over time and in the end result... absolutely. Even in hindsight I would not have voted for Gore, but it is when I actively started seeking viable alternatives to the D-n-R.

I won't say I have NEVER voted straight party in my life... but not in 'memorable' history. 2010 was the first year that there was one particular race where I couldn't find a single candidate I could feel comfortable voting for, regardless of party or NPA. And yes, in that race, I did a ridiculous write-in on personal principle alone... so there would be no mistaking that I didn't just "miss" filling in a dot.
(as if anybody looks at or gives a $heeit about ballot write-ins anyway:roll.

It really doesn't matter if others care about ballot write-ins or not. You did and you stood by your principles. For that, you are to be commended and admired whether one agrees with them or not.

 

[Matt J]

Sorry I don't really understand
'cuz for the last few years I admit to 'hitting the ignore button' on poor Alaska. There's a grating shrillness that's been emanating from up there that makes my ears hurt.
I do enjoy Tina Fey

Actually it had nothing to do with Caribou Barbie, but rather the Alaskan Senator who won with a write-in campaign after losing the primary. First time it had been done on that scale and at that level in current history.