May 08, 2012
— Ace Update: CAC, as usual (good man), has an election thread ready to go.
I'm asking him to publish that one and make this thread a "pre" results thread.
Mourdoch's campaign slogan was "It's time," as in "Time to go."
Earlier, Lugar had sought Democratic votes:
“So I’m appealing to all of the people of Indiana — I emphasize all — to ask for a Republican ballot today and to vote for me,” Lugar added.
Hot Air links a poll showing it 48-38, Mourdoch's favor, when leanders are included (43-35 without leaners).
Chuck Schumer says he's super-exited that a Mourdoch wins open the possibility of a Democratic pickup, which it does, a little, just because guys like Lugar, once they get elected for 36 years straight (yes, 36 straight years) pick up an aura of inevitability about them.
But Mourdoch's not a bad candidate, I don't think.
Meanwhile, two other races of import:
[I]n Wisconsin, Democrats will choose a recall challenger for Scott Walker. Labor’s candidate is Kathleen Falk but Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett is favored; the contest is bitter enough that a post-election party unity rally has been canceled, so sit back and enjoy as Trumka and his pals in Wisconsin fume. The other big contest is the North Carolina vote that would ban gay marriage — and civil unions. If the last poll is right, the vote won’t be close: It’s 55/39 in favor of the ban in a state O won in 2008, which helps explain why he’s keeping his head down on this subject this week.
Here's the Indiana Department of Elections for returns, though we might have a call well before a lot of votes are officially tabulated.
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Posted by: BlackOrchid at May 08, 2012 02:16 PM (SB0V2)
Stick a fork in him mama winger. He is one step closer to being measured for a Batesville (casket.) He roomed with Aaron Burr in college.
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:17 PM (iYbLN)
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 08, 2012 02:18 PM (HfgvZ)
Oh. Yes, that could be awkward. Thanks for the info.
Posted by: mama winger at May 08, 2012 02:20 PM (P6QsQ)
Posted by:mama winger at May 08, 2012 06:16 PM (P6QsQ)
Mitch tends to stick with people no matter how little they deserve it. Exhibit A: His runaway wife.
Posted by: Captain Hate at May 08, 2012 02:21 PM (HfgvZ)
Posted by: C Rangel at May 08, 2012 02:22 PM (i6RpT)
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:22 PM (iYbLN)
Posted by: AllenG (Dedicated Tenther) SMOD 2012 at May 08, 2012 02:22 PM (8y9MW)
is pretty good about knows where all the supplys are plus also
telling the new guys storys about how it used to be alot harder in
olden times probally has pretty good candy jar on his desk
#JusticeForElbitorn
Posted by: Jose Canseco's Gristle Encased Head at May 08, 2012 02:22 PM (+lsX1)
Posted by: Y-not at May 08, 2012 02:23 PM (5H6zj)
Posted by: steevy at May 08, 2012 02:23 PM (7W3wI)
Yeah, I'm angry. I love this country and these pricks don't. All they love is money and power and access to great cocktail parties and hot hookers that are paid for by lobbyists.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 08, 2012 02:24 PM (nEUpB)
Ace there's a primary thread already for WI and NC
Do you want me to cut out the IN part since those results are already rolling in?
Posted by: CAC at May 08, 2012 02:24 PM (DnALz)
Posted by: Dick Lugar, Desperado at May 08, 2012 02:25 PM (QKKT0)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:25 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: dogfish at May 08, 2012 02:25 PM (N2yhW)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:26 PM (r2PLg)
All of the city is liberal except for parts of Staten Island (not enough). Most of Long Island and most of Westchester is too. That's a big chunk of votes.
Oh, they are also profoundly stupid.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 08, 2012 02:26 PM (nEUpB)
Posted by: Bob mostly-undead Saget at May 08, 2012 02:26 PM (dBvlk)
Because Schumer is a slimy cocksucker.
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:27 PM (iYbLN)
Posted by: Jay Carney at May 08, 2012 02:27 PM (xCpfo)
Posted by: Kaitian at May 08, 2012 02:27 PM (et2m1)
Posted by: Elizabeth Warren at May 08, 2012 02:27 PM (c3mby)
Trent Lott hasn't been in the Senate for 10 years now, and that guy still makes me pop a blood vessel everytime I think of him. He is the absolute poster child for corrupt Republicans.
Hey Trent, enjoy your pieces of silver. No, you won't be remembered fondly in the history books, you cheerleading fool.
Posted by: pep at May 08, 2012 02:28 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: S Daniel at May 08, 2012 02:28 PM (BVkEs)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:28 PM (r2PLg)
How come I think of a slimy cocksucker when someone mentions Schumer?
Probably the same reason everybody thinks "crazy Botox Bitch Queen of the Universe" when someone mentions Nancy Pelosi.
Because it's true.
Posted by: BackwardsBoy, Killer of Threads at May 08, 2012 02:28 PM (d0Tfm)
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:28 PM (iYbLN)
Calling Schumer a slimy cocksucker isn't fair to slimy cocksuckers.
There should be something far, far worse.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 08, 2012 02:29 PM (nEUpB)
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:30 PM (iYbLN)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:30 PM (r2PLg)
I think I established by non-hill-dying bona fides during the primary, so you should listen when I say that jettisoning Lugar is worth gambling on.
Posted by: pep at May 08, 2012 02:30 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: Mallamutt, RINO President for Life at May 08, 2012 06:30 PM (OWjjx)
And really small text?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 08, 2012 02:31 PM (nEUpB)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:32 PM (r2PLg)
Posted by: mad hatter tea party at May 08, 2012 02:32 PM (HOOye)
Posted by: ace at May 08, 2012 02:32 PM (nj1bB)
80?
He drops dead you get to replace him--via an appointment by Daniels.
Donnelly gets to stay for six damn years. Posted by: tasker
Are you kidding? Byrd lived to 99 fucking years old! Kennedy was wheeled into the Senate almost in a casket. What makes you think he is going to take a dirt nap anytime soon? Remember, he HAS gold plated healthcare unlike the rest of the serfs.
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:32 PM (iYbLN)
Agree, Mourdock's not a bad candidate.
But for Dick Lugar, TonightÂ’s The Night. And to borrow another line from Rod Stewart, this may have been foretold in his debate with Mourdock. Every picture tells a story, donÂ’t it Â… http://bit.ly/qVdDUt
Posted by: ombdz at May 08, 2012 02:33 PM (2DpoY)
Posted by: the new, improved arhooley -- now with 10% more cynicism! at May 08, 2012 02:33 PM (uXyf3)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:33 PM (r2PLg)
You seem angry at Lugar.
What did he do besides betray every conservative principle, prostitute himself to K street, violate his oath of office, and preside over the slow destruction of the greatest country in the history of the world?
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo (NJConservative) at May 08, 2012 02:34 PM (nEUpB)
Posted by: nevergiveup at May 08, 2012 02:34 PM (i6RpT)
The Senate matters.
Fret not, oh Moron of the Furrowed Brow. Just today, Rush was talking about how the Tea Party ("I'm not dead yet!") is concentrating its efforts on that very thing. If Mitt gets elected (which is looking very possible), it'll help keep him in line.
If teh SCOAMF manages to cheat his way in again, it'll serve to stop his communist ass cold. A big enough veto-proof majority with enough pressure from the public could start dismantling his agenda and start impeachment proceedings against him.
I know, I know, but a Boy can fap, can't he?
Posted by: BackwardsBoy, Killer of Threads at May 08, 2012 02:34 PM (d0Tfm)
What did he do besides betray every conservative principle, prostitute himself to K street, violate his oath of office, and preside over the slow destruction of the greatest country in the history of the world?
Nobody rips off Howdy Doody and gets away with it.
Posted by: pep at May 08, 2012 02:35 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: nevergiveup at May 08, 2012 02:35 PM (i6RpT)
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:35 PM (iYbLN)
That's what all of my comments are worth.
Posted by: dogfish at May 08, 2012 02:36 PM (N2yhW)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:36 PM (r2PLg)
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It's more than the godfather thing, according to what I read .... somewhere. Lugar was one of Daniels's original political sponsors. They go way back. Daniels likely feels obligated out of personal and political etiquette.
Posted by: the new, improved arhooley -- now with 10% more cynicism! at May 08, 2012 02:36 PM (uXyf3)
Are you always this willing to compromise and take the "blue" pill???
Lugar will do what is good for Lugar, nothing else matters to him.
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:37 PM (iYbLN)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:38 PM (r2PLg)
I voted for him twice, but by the end, was reduced to spluttering rage every time his name appeared in the paper.
Posted by: pep at May 08, 2012 02:38 PM (6TB1Z)
Posted by: Dr Spank at May 08, 2012 02:39 PM (Sh42X)
Posted by: tasker at May 08, 2012 02:39 PM (r2PLg)
What did he do besides betray every
conservative principle, prostitute himself to K street, violate his oath
of office, and preside over the slow destruction of the greatest
country in the history of the world?
Well nothing. But then I believe in making an example of a senior GOP politician every so often pour encourager les autres.
Posted by: Mætenloch at May 08, 2012 02:41 PM (RaWP5)
Posted by: Mætenloch
Well done, well said.
*golfclap*
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:42 PM (iYbLN)
Posted by: ToddW at May 08, 2012 02:42 PM (OedUP)
Posted by: Niedermeyer's Dead Horse at May 08, 2012 02:43 PM (piMMO)
Posted by: jjshaka at May 08, 2012 02:44 PM (tEy5d)
Posted by: mpfs at May 08, 2012 02:54 PM (iYbLN)
The main problem with Lugar is that he's a lecturer. When he breaks with the GOP, he gets so self-righteous about it he's unbearable. No, Dick, we've weighed your bien pensant position and we've found it wanting.
Shoot maybe Mourdorch makes it. Still if this damn polling outfit is too be believed it's going to take a hell of a lot more money.
I think the RNC/Romney had already planned to spend money in IN. Obama took it last time, we can't take it for granted.
Frankly, I blame Lugar for being selfish rather than resigning and allowing somebody to run as an incumbent.
Posted by: AmishDude at May 08, 2012 02:56 PM (J5tI6)
Indiana is not Delaware so I think the seat is safe.
Also, Mourdoch is a serious candidate who has won statewide elections.
Posted by: AmishDude at May 08, 2012 02:57 PM (J5tI6)
Mourdoch is just another Christine O'Donnell and Sharron Angle.
The GOP will lose the seat because of him.
Posted by: Ed Anger - Certified Kos Kid at May 08, 2012 03:00 PM (7+pP9)
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Posted by: Bitter Clinger and all that at May 08, 2012 05:09 PM (CP+yl)
There is no truth in polls. If you were a pollster and you did work for a politician and you told him, "You can't win". You would soon be out of business.
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