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I have only one thing to say about David Broder’s column today.
Posted: February 11, 2010 by datechguy in opinion/newsTags: david broder, sarah palin, tea party, washington post
Why this is the best time for the NRCC/Conservative/Tea Party Fight
Posted: October 26, 2009 by datechguy in opinion/newsTags: doug hoffman, NRCC, ny-23, scozzafava, tea party
Hyperbole not withstanding the republicans should thank their lucky stars for Doug Hoffman and the NY-23 race.
There are a lot of people wringing their hands over this race, Newt is still defending his move.
Here is why this fight is a lot better news than anyone seems to realize:
1. This confrontation was going to come sooner or later, the sooner it comes the faster it can be resolved.
2. If the confrontation is going to come a special election is the time to have it since only a single seat is up for grabs rather than the chance to win congress.
3. The particular seat is frankly of no consequence. If “conservatives” or “republicans” fail to win it will not have any significant effect on either legislation in general or the makeup of the House in particular.
4. If Dede Scozzafava wins then republicans have 8 months to assuage the conservative Tea Party republicans anger and to give her a chance to demonstrate her votes and value. She can “prove” their argument.
5. If Doug Hoffman wins it shows the power of the conservative movement and strengthens Conservatives in general and although they don’t understand it the Republican party in particular and energizes tea party people all over the country that can make a huge impact in 2010 and 2012.
6. Finally if Owens wins it demonstrates how both the Tea Party people and the Republican party need each other in order to win. The some kind of accommodation between the sides to keep democrats from retaining the house in 2010 or the presidency in 2012.
Elections matter 2010 matters, 2012 REALLY matters. The people are heading our way and we can’t afford killer divisions during those elections.
That’s the grand paradox, this election matters most because of how little it actually matters. It gives us the chance to have the fight that we need to resolve with the least possible cost.
The question is will the NRCC be smart enough to play their cards right.
They still aren’t mentioning the Palin thing about Morning Joe…
Posted: October 26, 2009 by datechguy in opinion/newsTags: acorn, doug hoffman, election 2010, morning joe, MSM, NRCC, ny-23, sarah palin, scozzafava, tea party
…now logically you would think that either Politico would say something in the 6 a.m. hour because of the republican “divide” or a guest would bring it up to say how the party is having issues.
Nope still not a word. Why not?
If all of the “pundits” are right about it hurting republicans SOMEONE would mention it particularly on MSNBC, but nope.
Of course any publicity would highlight the need for the party to go in the Palin direction or would give Hoffman publicity, however aren’t the same media insisting that he can’t win?
This continues to support my thesis concerning this race, that even though some think Palin might hurt Hoffman the national media doesn’t believe it.
the Hoffman campaign is looking for foot soldiers, cluebat for all, moderates aren’t excited enough about anything for stuff like that. It’s the Tea Party people that make a difference. Hey NRCC will you be wanting excited people voting for you in 2010 or no?
Vote Hoffman.
Update: I’m thinking it’s the Acorn connection that is helping to keep them away.
Update 2: If you still don’t believe me consider this: For the last 7 min they talked NY politics on Morning Joe. They talked about the governors race, they talked about the senate race, they brought up the mayors race. The only race they didn’t mention is the one that is actually going on; NY-23. There is no way this is a coincidence!
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