1 Crist!

2 Every time I reload the page, more election pr0n. I'll never leave my bunk at this rate.

3
Sam Calamari?

As in squid?

4

Quick!  Someone tell him to stay away from Will Folks.

5
Is this Chris Shays' old seat?

6 and some ordinary, workaday, traditional Democrat voters* are going to take
an active and blood-lusty part in it, because they are fed up too.

Moronrads!  To the pudding!

7

I love it when a link I was goint to share anyway as an OT actually has some relevance to the current thread.

“Perhaps the Democrats are starting to realize that pushing health care through on a procedural loophole against the vigorously expressed will of the people wasn’t such a great idea after all.”

8 If it is an R district and with the senate race as contentious as it is, I'd say he'd have it in the bag, not like the will folks I bagged it, but actually happen.

9 If/When the next Congress votes to repeal Obamacare, and when Obama vetoes the repeal, it will give the 2012 Republican/Tea Party presidential nominee a ready-made, winning, slogan: "I will sign a repeal of the healthcare bill."   You multiply this by all the things the GOP congress could pass and see vetoed, and it's a fait accompli, no matter how much the press and Obama run against the Republicans.

10 I've been hanging around here too long.  I read his name as Caligula. 

The scary part is that didn't raise an eyebrow.

11 Ohhh I like that perhaps game, I wanna play.

Perhaps the MFM are starting to regret not wearing knee pads for the last two years. 

12 Jonah Goldberg on Fox now

13

Quick!  Someone tell him to stay away from Will Folks.

Posted by: Hussein the Plumber at October 13, 2010 01:26 PM (r1h5M)

Too late.  Been tapped.

14 Stand, Navy, out to sea, Fight our battle cry;
We'll never change our course, So vicious foe steer shy-y-y-y.
Roll out the TNT, Anchors Aweigh. Sail on to victory
And sink their bones to Davy Jones, hooray!

Happy Birthday, United States Navy!

15 This being my district I can say everyone I know hates chris murphy. The front lawn sign polling shows a 4 to 1 republican lead. Without iraq no one would know who chris murphy is. I really don't think its going to be that close of a race, he is tied to the democrat sinking ship and is going down by 5.

16 From Laura's hump to God's ear.

17

Now this is just freeking blatant:

http://tinyurl.com/27gvvhy

And it really needs to stop. 

More good research from Yid With Lid.

18 Now if Peckinpaugh (sp) would just make some kind of move in CT-2.

19

MA-3:  Yard sign polling indicates a 2:1 advantage for Marty Lamb, the Republican, depsite only having spent $35K so far.  And MA-3 is still "safe Dem" by all the makor pollsters.

We're fine in CT-5.

20 OT: JGeraghty/Corner: "I just completed a Ricochet podcast with a heck of an all-star lineup: Rob Long, Peter Robinson, James Lileks, Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels and pollster/Fox News contributor Pat Caddell. Caddell said that two weeks ago, he thought the Republican wave had stalled; he now thinks it's picking up momentum again."

21 Buy gold, or else we'll give you mesothelioma.

22 Anyone else from Va-8? Can't believe there isn't a single poll taken. The district was gerrymandered to protect the potential nearby republican seats but now we can't get rid of the worst congressman ever.

23
the “last sane man in Hartford.”

That's not saying much.

24
does VA have a D or an R legislature?

We'll be redrawing the districts in 2011, right?

25 Is this thing on?

26 Quick!  Someone tell him to stay away from Will Folks.

Too late.  I already tapped that and I have the text messages and restraining orders to prove it.

27 I hate to say this, but based on the calls I made yesterday, a lot of independents were saying they would vote for McMahon and Foley, but they were far less committed to Sam and, from my own analysis, Murphy was getting far more support.

28 Bielat on Fox

29 It does seem quiet on here today. You guys are making me do work. Our President likes taupe. He even knows what it is. He uses the word "lightly." God help us.

30

The Cabinet of Sam Caligiuri is a wonderful film.

31 With a name like Caligiuri, how long till it comes out that he has ties to the mob and his family owned a bank that loaned millions to known mobsters........Oh...wait....sorry.  Wrong state.

32 I hate to say this, but based on the calls I made yesterday, a lot of independents were saying they would vote for McMahon and Foley, but they were far less committed to Sam and, from my own analysis, Murphy was getting far more support.

Posted by: wiserbud at October 13, 2010 02:08 PM (EW49d)

Did they say why?  Seems weird they'd vote for McMahon & Foley but not Sam.

33 I'll just insert a generic "Yay team" here and move along. I wish I had been keeping a database of all these races you've been profiling so I could see how things turned out after election day.

34 Did they say why?  Seems weird they'd vote for McMahon & Foley but not Sam.

They said that they felt Chris was doing a good job, that he seemed to really care more about CT, and that, in general, he seemed like a decent guy.

Unfortunately, I couldn't argue, just take down their answers

35 Did they say why?  Seems weird they'd vote for McMahon & Foley but not Sam.


Maybe they just want to defeat socialism slowly.  You know, one or two politicians at a time. 

36 Va typically has a repub legislature and the governor goes back and forth. In va you can only be gov for one term and then you're out. Right now we have too dem senators. The republicans gerrymandered northern va and put all the kooks into Va8 so that the other Nova districts were competitive--mostly to keep Frank Wolfe and Davis safe. That left all the crazies: Alexandria, Arlington, and the old ugly hippie boomer assholes in Reston in Va8. Reston is 22 miles from Alexandria with many other municipalities in the way but they have been forced into an unholy alliance to keep fairfax co. competitive. In the process, there is no way to get rid of douchebag, corruptocrat, wifebeating, anti-semite, creep Jim "the worst congressman" Moran.

37 Unfortunately, I couldn't argue, just take down their answers

Posted by: wiserbud at October 13, 2010 02:24 PM (EW49d)

Well that's no fun!

38 Thank heaven! Obama was on CNN giving his blessing to the rescue of the Chilean miners. Now their families can rest easy--the O has spoken.

39 Is this guy just another RINO? I hope not.

40

This can mean only one thing:

http://tinyurl.com/2bwuzpj

A large dinner with obscure Reform Rabbis and left leaning Jewish leaders in the White House to prove Barry's unwavering support to Jews in a non-subtle attempt to reacquire the Jewish vote.

Plus, it can't be good news for Barry or the dems.

Yeah, yeah.  I know.  That was like two things...

41 40 Thank heaven! Obama was on CNN giving his blessing to the rescue of the Chilean miners. Now their families can rest easy--the O has spoken.

Posted by: andycanuck at October 13, 2010 02:29 PM (oLT/p)

Thank god he didn't go visit. That guy could f up a free lunch. And we know he isn't good at getting out of a hole, digging deeper doesn't help. The radio is  saying how he's been watching it on TV. 1. Am I supposed to care and 2. Really, he has nothing to do, really?

42 Well that's no fun!

You got that right!   You have no idea how difficult it was to just listen to these idiots justify their answers before moving on the the next question, and not scream "YOU ARE A FRIGGIN' IDIOT!!!"

43 Really, he has nothing to do, really?

Posted by: dagny at October 13, 2010 02:32 PM (E1Swa)

Well, all the local courses are closed for aerification and Michelle is being all bitchy so I had to get out of the house. Yannow?

44 They said that they felt Chris was doing a good job, that he seemed to really care more about CT, and that, in general, he seemed like a decent guy.

Yikes. The phone list was specifically targeting Independents?

45 My guess - CT WASPS still don't like Italians.

46 I think Sam pulls it out.  Remember this was mainly Nancy Johnson's(R) district for 24 years.  The original 5th district was R from 84 - 96, D from 96 - 02, R from 02 - 06, and is currently D now.   If Barney Fwank is in trouble, the Caligiuri definitely has a good shot.

47
Funny thing about Wasps.

They love animals...

and hate people.

48 What's going on with the RealClearPolitics averages these last few days?  I've seen a few Rasmussen polls completely disappear and now they're referencing an Elway (?) poll in Washington that has Murray up 15 points when all the other polls have Dino Rossi with a 2-5 point lead.  Bizarre.

49 Sort of O/T: Maybe I'm crazy but you know who I think has a real chance of winning? Isaac Hayes in the IL-2 race against Jesse Jackson Jr. Back in August phone polls put Hayes ahead by 53%. I haven't see anything more current. On the face of it IL-2 seems bluer than blue and no chance. BUT IL-2 has a lot of middle class suburbs included in it. People are mad or fearful of the shape of the nation. Jobs are insanely tough to get here. Most leftists feel too dejected to GOTV. The black community is pissed at the democrats because they've actively opposed Walmart and the jobs it could bring as well as the insane murder rate. Now, it's a huge long shot but Hayes needs money and support now. With it I think he can capitalize on the anti-big government anger in IL-2.

50

Well, if this election doesn't work out, Caliguri can always go after Lieberman in 2012, if the resurgent and charismatic Ned Lament doesn't take him down in the primary. 

And I gotta say, "Caliguri" is a badass Italian name.  Wish I had a badass Italian name instead of one that means penis-umbrella. 

51 Yikes. The phone list was specifically targeting Independents?

Yep, but on the plus side, most of the people I was able to talk to are definitely supporting McMahon and Foley.  Easily 10 to 1.

52 47,

No, this area has pretty strong Italian, Irish, and Lebanese roots.  It's not as WASPY as lower Fairfield County.

53 My guess - CT WASPS still don't like Italians.

Or porfessional wrestling.

It's.... beneath them, doncha know.

*sniff

54 54. Well that explains it then! *WE* know not to trust us Italians! lol ok then I have no idea. Am guessing it's just name recognition/familiarity then.

55 You got that right!   You have no idea how difficult it was to just listen to these idiots justify their answers before moving on the the next question, and not scream "YOU ARE A FRIGGIN' IDIOT!!!"

Posted by: wiserbud at October 13, 2010 02:32 PM (EW49d)

Must be a paying job....otherwise, scream away.

56 Going back to make more calls on Friday.  I'll give ya an update afterwards.

57 Must be a paying job....otherwise, scream away.

Nah, volunteer.  next step is to target the people who responded in certain ways with specific types of calls.

Dull and frustrating at times, but hey, at least I feel like I'm contributing, since I can't toss around any cash.

58

Isaac Hayes will pull in the Scientology vote of the SW side. 

59 Nah, volunteer.  next step is to target the people who responded in certain ways with specific types of calls.

Wait....you're making calls for the GOP?  If so, why can't you 'convince' people why the R candidate is better?

60

 What's going on with the RealClearPolitics averages these last few days?  I've seen a few Rasmussen polls completely disappear and now they're referencing an Elway (?) poll in Washington that has Murray up 15 points when all the other polls have Dino Rossi with a 2-5 point lead.  Bizarre.

 

Democrats are going to be pulling out all the stops the next few weeks to make their numbers look better.  I've heard next week, they'll be giving results of the "Lindsey Lohen " poll. 

61

Sponge #33

"With a name like Caligiuri, how long till it comes out that he has ties to the mob and his family owned a bank that loaned millions to known mobsters........Oh...wait....sorry.  Wrong state."

Not really the wrong state. Waterbury has been mob run for at least 75 years. Waterbury should never, ever, EVER elect anyone who's name ends in "a" or 'i" to high office again - just on precautionary principles. But they keep doing it.

Around 99-2000 the Waterbury mayor was caught molesting several teens - multiple counts. The reason they caught him was because of anothet financial investigation where they were tapping his phones. When they heard the incriminating evidence re the molestation from the wiretaps, they had to cut the financial investigation short in order to prosecute on the statuatory rape. So the mayor went, the corruption stayed.

I doubt that Murphy is made. Just sayin'.

62 Die, sock, die!

63

I live in CT-5 and had not seen the polls you cite before now, but if Caligiuri is ahead, I'm glad to hear it. Interestingly enough, an ad Murphy is fond of running is how he works with Republicans! No mention of Obamacare, no mention bailouts or of his party - but he works with Republicans! Yet another Blue Dog lapdog who is running scared from Mistress Pelosi and her minions...

During the last local election, the Republicans cleaned up in my town and there are very few Dems in high places. A harbinger of things to come?

I would agree that it's probably the most conservative district in the state. Is Murphy toast? Let's hope so. Go Caligiuri!

64 <i>Wait....you're making calls for the GOP? </i>

Right now we're identifying who should be called back and with what message.  It's a precursor to the GOTV efforts.. 

If someone thinks the healthcare bill sucks, it's a waste of resources calling them and telling them that the healthcare bill sucks.  If someone is already adamantly supporting Linda, there's no reason to waste resources calling them, other than to encourage them to vote or ask for their help.

On  the other side, they need to know who to call when the GOTV starts and who to ignore.  We certainly don't want to waste resources trying to get people who support Blumenthal out to the polls.

65 On  the other side, they need to know who to call when the GOTV starts and who to ignore.  We certainly don't want to waste resources trying to get people who support Blumenthal out to the polls.

Posted by: wiserbud at October 13, 2010 03:30 PM (EW49d)

Ah...ok, I get it.

66 West, it wasn't statutory rape of a teenager. IIRC the girls were 8 and 10. He was paying a druggie prostitute to bring her nieces to him.

67

Thanks for the clarification, Larraw, I tried to forget the sordid details.

I prefer old-school politics, where the pols just want to steal your money.

In Waterbury they do that and molest your kids, too.

BTW, I was not saying that I would vote for the other guy, it's just that I would keep a close eye on Caligiuri when elected. If Murphy is in, and Democrat, then I want him out!

68 I think it is great that Caligiuri is close to or leading in the polls over Lapdog Murphy. I have not seen any TV ads from Caliguiri either. Only lame ads from Lapdog Murphy. Remember Lapdog Murphy first won in 2006 when the Dems swept into office and he defeated Nancy Johnson who was in office for a long, long time. This was a Republican district for decades, and it can be again in a few weeks. I hope Lapdog Murphy gets is Ace handed to him. Go Sam!

69 My son's volunteered with Caligiuri all summer, and he says the mood on "Team Sam" is that they are going to win big.  I attended a primary debate, and I must say Sam is slick - maybe too much so, during a time of anti-incumbent sentiment.  But hell, he said he'd be the one to beat Murphy, and it looks like he was right.

70 That is great news to hear coming from someone on "Team Sam"! Pelosi's Lapdog Murphy must be feeling the heat because he and the DNC are always running ads now. I haven't seen a Caliguiri TV ad yet. I hope they start running soon and remind everyone what Lapdog's record is - he voted for the TARP bailout, Porkulus, Cap & Tax (I believe), Obamacare. I don't know if he voted along with Pelosi to adjourn Congress a few weeks back and not vote on extending the Bush tax cuts. Lapdog Murphy has got to go! I can not wait to vote on November 2nd!

71 I wish I was in a district where my vote would make a difference. It really sucks to be in Larsen's district. He lives down the street. Has a lovely wife, incidentally, she deserves better.