tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post2610789480976739353..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Vokal makes it threeStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-69847005377582749582008-12-08T12:36:00.000-06:002008-12-08T12:36:00.000-06:00Back to the original post re Vokal, Frank Brown of...Back to the original post re Vokal, Frank Brown of CTI Channel 22(a 501C3 non-profit) has been endorsing and talking up Vokal on his TV show. Seems he is set on delivering the North Omaha vote to Vokal for some reason. Guess the other shoe will fall. The last time I checked, 501C3 non-profits according to the IRS Code are "absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in or Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-34786326352913065082008-12-04T06:41:00.000-06:002008-12-04T06:41:00.000-06:00Brian Beuscher IS in the race to fill Vokal's seat...Brian Beuscher IS in the race to fill Vokal's seat. He already has a campaign team in place and has been making the rounds for support.<BR/><BR/>Should be a VERY strong candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-16486357398387230622008-12-03T12:03:00.000-06:002008-12-03T12:03:00.000-06:00In response to the reference of the former Senator...In response to the reference of the former Senator from District 10in Omaha - Mrs. Suttle, may I just say:<BR/><BR/>"THANK YOU MIKE FRIEND". <BR/><BR/>Taxpayers appreciate the fact that you know that it is not okay to raise taxes on them whether it is an election year or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-45889480496202247202008-12-02T22:54:00.000-06:002008-12-02T22:54:00.000-06:00I am now convinced the "Run, Jimmy, Run" ads were ...I am now convinced the "Run, Jimmy, Run" ads were a carefully crafted hoax by the Jimster himself. This race is going to be a "vote for the lesser of three evils" or a "vote for the smartest of three stooges." You know there is always that line,_________, (write in candidate.) Ernie Chambers is smart, pragmatic and although maybe not municipally experienced, he is a quick study! Draft Ernie? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-43770127683301699942008-12-02T22:49:00.000-06:002008-12-02T22:49:00.000-06:00I know some tough questions for Suttle regarding h...I know some tough questions for Suttle regarding honesty, accountability, morality, and even legality of actions; that he is not going to want to answer publicly, however, as a public figure I guess that's part of the deal. Perhaps that will happen. I am sure the good tax payers of Omaha would appreciate knowing certain information that would make them think twice before voting for "Side-Deal Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-37221928744647765592008-12-02T22:31:00.000-06:002008-12-02T22:31:00.000-06:00If I remember Paul Koneck and Lormong Lo were pres...If I remember Paul Koneck and Lormong Lo were presidents of the city council....we didn't make them mayor!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-64628972942155679992008-12-02T15:18:00.000-06:002008-12-02T15:18:00.000-06:00Didn't Vokal decide to run four years ago? He ann...Didn't Vokal decide to run four years ago? He announced right after he was elected to a second term on the city council that he was going to run for mayor.<BR/><BR/>Also, Vokal saying he has more city government experience than Suttle or Daub is laughable and a tough sell. Suttle was public works director for Omaha and Daub was mayor. Vokal has zero executive experience in city government (Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-71851064029512875932008-12-02T13:32:00.000-06:002008-12-02T13:32:00.000-06:00SS; Vokal may of had 5,000 people on the phone but...SS; <BR/><BR/>Vokal may of had 5,000 people on the phone but I guarantee you 4,000 of those people hung up within 1 minute, and another 500 or so hung up after 2-3 minutes. So the actual number who participated for the entire call was probably more like 300 - 500.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-30782638628307303742008-12-02T11:06:00.000-06:002008-12-02T11:06:00.000-06:00I think Daub is going to have a tougher race ahead...I think Daub is going to have a tougher race ahead of him than most think. With Vokal splitting the R's and Suttle already organizing a ground game that has proven successful last election it may not be as sown up as some think.<BR/><BR/>Politics as usual will not win this race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-34063416949287929742008-12-02T11:03:00.000-06:002008-12-02T11:03:00.000-06:00C'mon folks no making fun of Jean Luc Vokal.....Ma...C'mon folks no making fun of Jean Luc Vokal.....Make it so Number 1!!! Warp Speed...lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-48060021986340978232008-12-02T11:00:00.000-06:002008-12-02T11:00:00.000-06:00Jim Vokal = SkeletorJim Vokal = SkeletorAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-72584260194817540772008-12-02T10:58:00.000-06:002008-12-02T10:58:00.000-06:00Jim Vokal looks weird.Jim Vokal looks weird.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-53659812690947869042008-12-02T10:34:00.000-06:002008-12-02T10:34:00.000-06:00In my outsider's opinion, I can't see how Vokal do...In my outsider's opinion, I can't see how Vokal does anything other than split the GOP vote. If he's banking on younger voters, who trend blue, he's sunk. This bipartisan crap only works one way: to the Dem's advantage. Obama obviously pulled in a lot of first time voters whose first experience was to make history. They might like that feeling and want to vote again. We shall see. But I Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-89751418546913201662008-12-02T09:52:00.000-06:002008-12-02T09:52:00.000-06:00Jimmy, loved your coming out announcement last nig...Jimmy, loved your coming out announcement last night. I am confussed by a couple of statements you made in your prepared comments as well as your "one on ones" with various media. <BR/><BR/>First, you really think being a council member for 8 years trumps Hal's 6.5 years as Mayor (a chief executive position)? (Let's also not forget Hal's eight years in Congress.)<BR/><BR/>Next, if you "know" howAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-82947874496096506222008-12-02T08:45:00.000-06:002008-12-02T08:45:00.000-06:00This is the vote third party, trans-fat kills, Ron...This is the vote third party, trans-fat kills, Ron Paul, Give cops a raise sign guy.<BR/>Since Omaha chose not to try and make a presidential election wide-open by voting Ron Paul May 13 for the Republican primary, maybe Omaha doesn't believe in personal freedoms?? ....Guess it is time for someone to run for mayor that wants to tax trans fat and make cigs illegal inside the city limits. Just Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-33956749793610327892008-12-02T08:35:00.000-06:002008-12-02T08:35:00.000-06:00Brian Buescher, Douglas County Republican Party Ch...Brian Buescher, Douglas County Republican Party Chairman, is apparently considering running for Vokal's seat? Former President of a prominent neighborhood association should be a strong candidate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-57970632082997599782008-12-02T06:47:00.000-06:002008-12-02T06:47:00.000-06:00Is his health good? Looks like he's lost weight.Is his health good? Looks like he's lost weight.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-84530732715712782742008-12-02T05:51:00.000-06:002008-12-02T05:51:00.000-06:00Vokal's main "why vote for me" answer after his un...Vokal's main "why vote for me" answer after his underwhelming announcement speech was "young professionals don't want guys in their 60s". If that's the best he has to offer, Jim has third place in the primary firmly in his grasp.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com