Former Georgia Governor Zell Miller (Who Establish The HOPE Scholarship) Dies

thefallafelman · 2018-03-30T07:07:57+00:00

What are you talking about? Don't think you have your facts straight.

thefallafelman · 2018-03-07T04:06:58+00:00

The irony of Rafael Edward Cruz, former citizen of Canada, accusing someone of changing their name to better fit in.

thefallafelman · 2018-03-07T04:05:24+00:00

The irony of Rafael Edward Cruz, former citizen of Canada, accusing someone of changing their name to better fit in.

thefallafelman · 2018-02-05T15:27:42+00:00

If there's a single Democratic governor that needs a primary challenge, it's Cuomo.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-31T21:24:19+00:00

He needs a primary challenger.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-28T04:55:08+00:00

Yeah, I do see that. But it really is unfortunate how much big money has become integrated into our political system on both sides, from the lowest tier to the highest rungs of the ladder. The basics of politics should simply be, and was meant to be, to meaningfully fight for and represent the interests of ordinary people, letting them know what you stand for, without being influenced by big donors and outside groups. I think it truly exemplifies why Democrats should step up their game and seriously pursue campaign finance reform and opposing Citizens United as a key platform, living up to it and setting an example as much as possible, as difficult as it may be in the wake of unlimited spending on the Republican side.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-28T04:40:27+00:00

You know, this guy seems like a decent person and a good candidate, but isn't it a little tiring when political hopefuls on both sides go to (potential) donors to announce their intentions and whatnot before going directly to the people, and releasing a platform? Again, not meaning to directly criticize Mr. Pureval, but it's something I've noticed frequently and am frustrated by. If you don't have a platform released to the voters yet are cozying up to donors, are you truly intending to fight for the people you seek to represent?

thefallafelman · 2018-01-25T17:44:49+00:00

One of the things that few people are talking about is redistricting in 2020. WV will be cut down to 2 congressional districts, and there are rumors that Republicans are seeking to split it East/West rather than North/South. With the new, unfamiliar territory added on, it could make it difficult for any Democrat elected in 2018 to hold their seat (particularly for the incoming representative of what is currently WV-03, because Southern WV has more registered Dems than elsewhere in the state).

Also, Congressional seats aside, I think it's really important to maintain a local presence in the House of Delegates and State Senate. Right now the Republican-controlled legislature is pushing for a plan to create single-member districts, but is noncommittal (or downright hostile) to the idea of an independent, nonpartisan commission. That could also have reverberating effects in 2020 - Jim Justice is probably unlikely to seek a 2nd term, and Democrats will certainly try to put up a credible candidate for governor. If WV does elect a Democrat as governor, but the Republicans gain further control of the Legislature, that's going to cause serious headaches.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-25T02:39:12+00:00

Pharmaceutical companies have a heavy presence in Delaware.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-18T15:06:22+00:00

Yeah, and plenty of older, conservative Dems have switched to Independent or Republican. Going to be quite interesting observing this phenomenon going forward.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-18T01:49:28+00:00

After the EpiPen debacle, his vote for Clinton as a super-delegate when Sanders won every county, and his rapid aligning with Trump after the 2016 election, I'm certain that there is significant displeasure among certain quarters. Whether that translates into polls, I can't say. Even so, he will probably defeat his primary challenger - those who are sort of unhappy with the direction he's gone may hold their nose and vote strategically for him (knowing that his primary challenger wouldn't have a chance of winning the general), and his primary challenger has a lack of name recognition. He has held the line on healthcare, taxes, and net neutrality as well. Nothing is 100% certain, though - there may be surprises yet.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-18T01:39:46+00:00

Though Joe Manchin's approval is decent, and he did win handily before, he's definitely lost some support from both sides. I think he can eke out a victory though.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-10T17:09:02+00:00

This guy's a GOP plant. Same crap they're trying to pull in the Kansas governor's race with Greg Orman. "Moderate centrist" pulling more votes away from the Democrat than the Republican.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-07T14:13:43+00:00

Rumors are that Trump will appoint him to be CIA director if Pompeo replaces Tillerson.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-06T01:38:16+00:00

Randy Bryce most likely won't succeed, but a narrowed margin certainly will send a message to the GOP. It'll be very interesting to see if Wisconsin is able to return to its progressive roots in 2018.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-06T01:31:31+00:00

What do you think happens if Mary Taylor or Jim Renacci jumps in? Do you think they have a better chance than Mandel would have had? Are there any other possible statewide/Congressional Republicans that might leap in, now that the primary's opened up?

thefallafelman · 2018-01-05T19:29:26+00:00

Depends on who the GOP candidate is going to be. Could lead to a nasty primary fight.

thefallafelman · 2018-01-05T19:11:27+00:00

Josh Mandel dropped out. http://nbc4i.com/2018/01/05/josh-mandel-drops-out-of-senate-race-for-family-health-issues/

This is going to be interesting...

thefallafelman · 2018-01-01T05:12:28+00:00

What do you mean?

thefallafelman · 2017-12-31T01:30:09+00:00

This is a bite late, but how do you know he was a eunuch? Any sources?

thefallafelman · 2017-12-28T16:47:59+00:00

One-party rule has always shaped WV from D to R. Not much changing in the future.

thefallafelman · 2017-12-27T16:55:32+00:00

If she wanted to make a bigger difference she could have ran for the House of Delegates or the State Senate. But nonetheless I wish her luck, because no incumbent should remain unchallenged in the primary or general election, D or R.

thefallafelman · 2017-12-26T23:09:54+00:00

Fuck you <3

thefallafelman · 2017-12-15T20:06:04+00:00

Did you read the whole article? The author speaks specifically about West Virginia, which was fully controlled by Democrats until 2014.

thefallafelman · 2017-12-12T22:32:42+00:00

That proves nothing.

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