Comments on: Dems Bombing In Advance of Primary http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/ Blog-Fu for Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park politics. Thu, 24 May 2012 16:34:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.3 By: Tyler Durden http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84802 Tyler Durden Wed, 27 May 2009 14:00:54 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84802 Creigh Deeds is an illegal alien enabler. Just ask him. Creigh Deeds is an illegal alien enabler. Just ask him.

]]> By: NoVA Scout http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84783 NoVA Scout Wed, 27 May 2009 01:18:37 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84783 Senator Deeds ran within 400 votes statewide of McDonnell in 2005. The demographics have not gotten worse for the Dems since then. McAuliffe is the easier opponent for McDonnell. McAuliffe is so closely tied to the Clintons and has been such a shill for them that it will be a negative. There are plenty of Virginians of both parties who have no use for the Clintons and their enablers. If the Dems pick Deeds, however, it will be a very tough race for Republicans. Additionally, if the Republicans pick Cuccinelli, he could drag down the whole slate. McDonnell and Bolling know this, so you can assume that, despite their unopposed status, they are extremely worried about this convention. Senator Deeds ran within 400 votes statewide of McDonnell in 2005. The demographics have not gotten worse for the Dems since then. McAuliffe is the easier opponent for McDonnell. McAuliffe is so closely tied to the Clintons and has been such a shill for them that it will be a negative. There are plenty of Virginians of both parties who have no use for the Clintons and their enablers. If the Dems pick Deeds, however, it will be a very tough race for Republicans. Additionally, if the Republicans pick Cuccinelli, he could drag down the whole slate. McDonnell and Bolling know this, so you can assume that, despite their unopposed status, they are extremely worried about this convention.

]]> By: Groveton http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84750 Groveton Tue, 26 May 2009 00:20:09 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84750 Harry: I agree. After living all my life in Virginia (50+ years) I think this election is McDonnell's to lose. However, the senatorial election between Webb and Allen was Allen's to lose. And he lost. I expect McAuliffe will win the primary (but that's just a guess). My only advice to the RPV is not to underestimate Mr. McAuliffe (or Sen. Deeds for that matter). Harry:

I agree. After living all my life in Virginia (50+ years) I think this election is McDonnell’s to lose. However, the senatorial election between Webb and Allen was Allen’s to lose. And he lost. I expect McAuliffe will win the primary (but that’s just a guess). My only advice to the RPV is not to underestimate Mr. McAuliffe (or Sen. Deeds for that matter).

]]> By: Harry http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84745 Harry Mon, 25 May 2009 22:08:12 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84745 A little reminder: when Mary Sue Terry and George Allen squared off in 1993, Terry was up by 48 points the beginning of May 1993, in November Allen crushed Terry, by more than 14 points as I recall. Polls in May are meaningless. A little reminder: when Mary Sue Terry and George Allen squared off in 1993, Terry was up by 48 points the beginning of May 1993, in November Allen crushed Terry, by more than 14 points as I recall. Polls in May are meaningless.

]]> By: Groveton http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84733 Groveton Sun, 24 May 2009 23:42:47 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84733 I don't think McAuliffe is THAT liberal. That's been his key to success so far. Everybody expected a quasi-socialist parroting the Obama "wealth transfer" philosophy. Instead, they got a candidate who focused on "I'll bring jobs to Virginia". IMHO McAuliffe is the least liberal of the three Democratic candidates. Well, I should really say he's the least liberal talking of the three. Given that he's never held elected office he doesn't have a voting record. So, you have to take what you hear. I don’t think McAuliffe is THAT liberal. That’s been his key to success so far. Everybody expected a quasi-socialist parroting the Obama “wealth transfer” philosophy. Instead, they got a candidate who focused on “I’ll bring jobs to Virginia”. IMHO McAuliffe is the least liberal of the three Democratic candidates. Well, I should really say he’s the least liberal talking of the three. Given that he’s never held elected office he doesn’t have a voting record. So, you have to take what you hear.

]]> By: freedom http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84732 freedom Sun, 24 May 2009 22:37:44 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84732 Oh, please don't misinterpret....I'm not underestimating the Dem support for McAuliffe at all. ...but do you really think that as a whole, Virginia is THAT liberal?? OMG, I hope not. Oh, please don’t misinterpret….I’m not underestimating the Dem support for McAuliffe at all. …but do you really think that as a whole, Virginia is THAT liberal?? OMG, I hope not.

]]> By: Groveton http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84730 Groveton Sun, 24 May 2009 22:07:29 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84730 Underestimate Terry McAuliffe at your own peril. Whether you like him or not, he has run an extremely well organized and effective campaign to date. He's raised a ton of money, he's on the campaign trail 24X7, his business plan for Virginia is very detailed and he's taken stands on a lot of tough issues. McDonnell has played it smart too. He's been more willing to put his ideas forward prior to the Democratic primary than I would have thought. Good for him. He has taken firm stands on controversial issues like off-shore drilling. Good for him. I guess that Creigh Deeds and Brian Moran are still within reach on the June 9 primary. However, McAuliffe seems to have a lot of momentum. If the Republicans were really well organized they'd get out an vote in the June 9 Democratic primary and they'd vote for Brian Moran. Mr. Moran is probably a fine guy but he's just too liberal to win a state-wide election (especially against Bob McDonnell). Creigh Deeds would be an effective candidate against McDonnell although I think McDonnell is a better campaigner. Remember that McDonnell only beat Deeds by the very slimmest of margins for AG. And McAuliffe remains a wild card. The chattering class was convinced he's be a flash in the pan when he announced he'd run back in January. Now it's late May and he seems a lot more like a legitimate candidate. Underestimate Terry McAuliffe at your own peril. Whether you like him or not, he has run an extremely well organized and effective campaign to date. He’s raised a ton of money, he’s on the campaign trail 24X7, his business plan for Virginia is very detailed and he’s taken stands on a lot of tough issues. McDonnell has played it smart too. He’s been more willing to put his ideas forward prior to the Democratic primary than I would have thought. Good for him. He has taken firm stands on controversial issues like off-shore drilling. Good for him.

I guess that Creigh Deeds and Brian Moran are still within reach on the June 9 primary. However, McAuliffe seems to have a lot of momentum.

If the Republicans were really well organized they’d get out an vote in the June 9 Democratic primary and they’d vote for Brian Moran. Mr. Moran is probably a fine guy but he’s just too liberal to win a state-wide election (especially against Bob McDonnell). Creigh Deeds would be an effective candidate against McDonnell although I think McDonnell is a better campaigner. Remember that McDonnell only beat Deeds by the very slimmest of margins for AG. And McAuliffe remains a wild card. The chattering class was convinced he’s be a flash in the pan when he announced he’d run back in January. Now it’s late May and he seems a lot more like a legitimate candidate.

]]> By: I Bleed Obama Blue http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84725 I Bleed Obama Blue Sun, 24 May 2009 20:39:36 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84725 You folks know that Terry McAuliffe lives in McLean and has been a VA resident for 18 years, right? You folks know that Terry McAuliffe lives in McLean and has been a VA resident for 18 years, right?

]]> By: freedom http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84716 freedom Sat, 23 May 2009 19:54:58 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84716 I'm with you, Sanford....how sweet it would be to send McAuliff back home, empty handed, with his tail between his flippin' legs...:) I’m with you, Sanford….how sweet it would be to send McAuliff back home, empty handed, with his tail between his flippin’ legs…:)

]]> By: Sanford Horn http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84714 Sanford Horn Sat, 23 May 2009 17:35:52 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84714 (a) Let's wait until the have a nominee; (2) let's not be seduced by their numbers and lulled into a false sense of security - and this is coming from a guy in Alexandria where we just took two City Council seats away from the Dems. after nearly a decade-long hiatus. (a) Let’s wait until the have a nominee; (2) let’s not be seduced by their numbers and lulled into a false sense of security - and this is coming from a guy in Alexandria where we just took two City Council seats away from the Dems. after nearly a decade-long hiatus.

]]> By: Johnson http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84710 Johnson Sat, 23 May 2009 13:54:14 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84710 It is nice to see that he has those numbers, though. I'm amazed that a liberal web site actually posted them. It is nice to see that he has those numbers, though. I’m amazed that a liberal web site actually posted them.

]]> By: NoVA Scout http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84705 NoVA Scout Sat, 23 May 2009 02:39:29 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84705 I'll second that, freedom. I'm a McDonnell supporter, but we really aren't in any kind of reality zone until we get to the one-on-one part of the general election campaign. I’ll second that, freedom. I’m a McDonnell supporter, but we really aren’t in any kind of reality zone until we get to the one-on-one part of the general election campaign.

]]> By: freedom http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84703 freedom Sat, 23 May 2009 01:54:15 +0000 http://www.bvbl.net/index.php/2009/05/22/dems-bombing-in-advance-of-primary/#comment-84703 ...but wait until they have a nominee, Greg....:( …but wait until they have a nominee, Greg….:(

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