Are there any Republicans who didn't give Scott Heidepreim money?
Yup... Campaign finance reports are coming out.
And in reviewing the first few, I'm not sure why the SDGOP blew 40k on Dick Kelly's race, given the Republican pedigree of many of Scott Heidepreim's donors. Click on any of the images to enlarge if you want to read the whole painful story...
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The only one that stands out on page 2 of the report is Scott Abdallah. Given that they're law partners, that's almost to be expected. But from here on out, it gets more interesting...
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I count at least 3 or 4 former GOP Legislators, 3 former GOP county party officials, and 2 former GOP attorney generals.
Tom Katus' report isn't terribly different, with a former GOP legislator (besides Stan, who gave through his PAC) as well as a few known GOP names.
Should political observers who want to be able to predict elections be troubled by such notables crossing over like that?
Not so much that the people are writing them checks, but more as to the question of a potential party realignment. Could it mean that some of the GOP's fiscal conservatives/social moderates are breaking some traditional ties by not feeling bad about going Dem?
If the trend continues, within the Democratic Party, it could mean that Democrats are becoming more big business and fiscally conservative, marginalizing some of it's more traditional supporters.
I think about this, because it's not like the GOP isn't experiencing some realignment as well. As it becomes more conservative in it's own ways as it draws off some of the more socially conservative elements of the Dems, such as Catholics who are finally telling themselves it's ok to register Republican. (not that they've voted Democratic in recent history).
The biggest effect would be that politicos would have to think less in terms of party identification, and more in terms of other factors as they try to win elections. As opposed to trying to attract Republicans, per se, you'd go after societal segments such as social conservatives, ignoring that party id..
Food for thought.
And in reviewing the first few, I'm not sure why the SDGOP blew 40k on Dick Kelly's race, given the Republican pedigree of many of Scott Heidepreim's donors. Click on any of the images to enlarge if you want to read the whole painful story...
(Click on image to enlarge)The only one that stands out on page 2 of the report is Scott Abdallah. Given that they're law partners, that's almost to be expected. But from here on out, it gets more interesting...
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(Click on image to enlarge)Tom Katus' report isn't terribly different, with a former GOP legislator (besides Stan, who gave through his PAC) as well as a few known GOP names.
Should political observers who want to be able to predict elections be troubled by such notables crossing over like that?
Not so much that the people are writing them checks, but more as to the question of a potential party realignment. Could it mean that some of the GOP's fiscal conservatives/social moderates are breaking some traditional ties by not feeling bad about going Dem?
If the trend continues, within the Democratic Party, it could mean that Democrats are becoming more big business and fiscally conservative, marginalizing some of it's more traditional supporters.
I think about this, because it's not like the GOP isn't experiencing some realignment as well. As it becomes more conservative in it's own ways as it draws off some of the more socially conservative elements of the Dems, such as Catholics who are finally telling themselves it's ok to register Republican. (not that they've voted Democratic in recent history).
The biggest effect would be that politicos would have to think less in terms of party identification, and more in terms of other factors as they try to win elections. As opposed to trying to attract Republicans, per se, you'd go after societal segments such as social conservatives, ignoring that party id..
Food for thought.
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The continued push to rush out fiscally conservative socially moderate repubs (rinos to the nuts) will continue unless the party gets a handle on what a big tent actually is. Money and votes will trickle, trickle, trickle. No tent can be built on moral absolutes when a society can't agreement what those absolutes should be.
Of course, we could all just listen to Pat Robertson and base our policies off of his personal conversations w/God.
Is it possible that people are voting and supporting the best candidate regardless of their party affiliation?
Oh, the shame of choosing a candidate based upon the merits rather than the party.
10:07, the nature of Heidepriem's campaign was not positive. He played the victim card in a very thinly veiled negative ad. "I thought my opponent was better than that..." Typical liberal B.S. Cry me a river.
9:25 & 10:07, tell Susan hello when you get home tonight.
2:38, tell Mary hello when you get home tonight!
I just don't know! Where does it say that all trial lawyers have to be liberals and Democrats?
After reading everything published about trial lawyers on the national and state level and also what is published in blogs, I just can't figure out why they are always on the wrong side of political issues!
Seems like trial lawyers spend a lot of money fighting Republicans.
Seems like the trial lawyers greed VS Republican values. I just don't understand it!
Maybe you're just not tough enough to compete in a global market that doesn't have all of the liberal protectionist measures that true fiscal conservatives oppose?
PS - I am on my way to work. Have you even gotten out of bed yet?
These are probably the same republicans who despise Ronald Reagan's legacy.