tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post3590734265008488893..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Early Primary ResultsStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-5541036145717924672010-05-12T18:49:26.591-05:002010-05-12T18:49:26.591-05:00Anonymous-- re "respect the press". Unde...Anonymous-- re "respect the press". Understood, but my additional point is, the press itself is not quite worthy of respect.Roger Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672154606856548431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-44837434558737113262010-05-12T18:28:09.510-05:002010-05-12T18:28:09.510-05:00Roger, I didn't say you or he need to respect ...Roger, I didn't say you or he need to respect the Press, I said they needed to respect him-that didn't happen, and thanks for agreeing with me on that point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-4186573315261568322010-05-12T14:49:48.246-05:002010-05-12T14:49:48.246-05:00Anonymous--
I'm not sure I ever claimed credi...Anonymous--<br /><br />I'm not sure I ever claimed credit for Matt's accomplishment. Lots of people worked on the campaign, including myself. But those of us who did help, indeed learned much.<br /><br />Nevertheless, I am far from bitter.<br /><br />I do stand by my analysis however. I would think the Lee Terry campaign would be feeling a tad red in the face today.<br /><br />But, "Roger Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672154606856548431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-2075961405359094232010-05-12T13:46:36.830-05:002010-05-12T13:46:36.830-05:00"The intensity of the two party's bases i..."The intensity of the two party's bases is interesting:<br /><br /># of Repub votes in NE2 28968<br /><br /># of Dem votes in NE2 (White) 12288<br /><br />Look like alot of excitement on the Dem side. lol"<br /><br />There was a contested primary on the Rep side, of course they had more votes.<br /><br />========================<br /><br />@ NE Voter - I called you a loon in Solomon Kleinsmithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14331941231942740033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-10911485303661565032010-05-12T12:53:23.420-05:002010-05-12T12:53:23.420-05:00Anon: 10:05, a "facebook campaign that is gro...Anon: 10:05, a "facebook campaign that is growing" didn't pull it out for Fulton, who has more FB groupies than all the rest of them put together. Stenberg's name recognition probably approximates or eclipses Heineman's at this point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-11076341164182915942010-05-12T11:29:55.965-05:002010-05-12T11:29:55.965-05:00Roger, you are such a bitter old man. Sakalosky e...Roger, you are such a bitter old man. Sakalosky earned the 34% of the Primary vote that he got-not you. <br /><br />What he did not earn, was the respect of the press. Pull your head out and look at the Press for the last few years. At what point have they ever exhibited that they have a lovefest with Congressman Terry? I read the paper at least 4-5 times per week; watch the tele news on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-91545147707310776712010-05-12T11:19:44.828-05:002010-05-12T11:19:44.828-05:00I am not sure what part of the NE GOP you think li...I am not sure what part of the NE GOP you think likes low voter turnout. I am very active in campaigns and I do not like voter turnout. I don't like it for candidates, staff and volunteers that bust their butts for elections, and I do not like it due to the results that you get in elections.<br /><br />As far as the Terry/Sakalosky thing? A higher voter turnout would have helped Terry Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-13172307697623047222010-05-12T10:07:22.407-05:002010-05-12T10:07:22.407-05:00congrats to Justin Wayne and Roger Garcia on their...congrats to Justin Wayne and Roger Garcia on their omaha public school board wins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-76997641311234014202010-05-12T10:05:24.672-05:002010-05-12T10:05:24.672-05:009:01 AM, May 12, 2010: Stoj could win. he has a fa...9:01 AM, May 12, 2010: Stoj could win. he has a facebook campaign that is growing. Stenberg dosent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25949023813774214442010-05-12T10:00:53.791-05:002010-05-12T10:00:53.791-05:00Sorry -- I meant "in 2012 for sure."Sorry -- I meant "in 2012 for sure."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-6563921146431295042010-05-12T10:00:05.546-05:002010-05-12T10:00:05.546-05:00Lee Terry's time in DC is almost up. He bette...Lee Terry's time in DC is almost up. He better get ready to pack up his air mattress. If not this November, then in 2010 for sure.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-79498747387188931152010-05-12T09:50:48.352-05:002010-05-12T09:50:48.352-05:00I must say, the arrogance of the Lee Terry campaig...I must say, the arrogance of the Lee Terry campaign was astounding. Here we witnessed a naked display of Chicago style politics-- avoid substance, keep it personal. Make no effort to hide the arrogance.<br /><br />Do you suppose voters notice these things? Or, is it a case of "who cares what they think?"<br /><br />Still, a grass roots campaign with almost no money, and a completely Roger Snowdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10672154606856548431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-39406198241688108292010-05-12T09:01:42.383-05:002010-05-12T09:01:42.383-05:00Seriously NE Voter, Mark Stoj, complete unknown, i...Seriously NE Voter, Mark Stoj, complete unknown, is going to trounce Stenberg in the General? What are you smoking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-90063551191185463582010-05-12T08:54:47.610-05:002010-05-12T08:54:47.610-05:00New post coming soon this morning, kids.
-SSNew post coming soon this morning, kids.<br />-SSStreet Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-13782236299531420832010-05-12T08:54:21.297-05:002010-05-12T08:54:21.297-05:00Is anyone running against Stenberg?Is anyone running against Stenberg?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-29411143060431973332010-05-12T07:35:22.508-05:002010-05-12T07:35:22.508-05:00Solomon, I usually eschew name-calling, but I asso...Solomon, I usually eschew name-calling, but I associate the word "loon" with political neophytes who fail to recognize the significance of 1 out of every 3 GOP voters going to the polls for the sole purpose of voting against a 6 term incumbent.<br /><br />That is a national story.<br /><br />I've been handicapping candidates and races for a long time. A long time. Take it from me,NE Voternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-22772432778121843552010-05-12T07:12:07.360-05:002010-05-12T07:12:07.360-05:00No, but if I were sitting with him in a meeting ab...No, but if I were sitting with him in a meeting about running an election and how to best count votes, I would say "What the Hell are you talking about?"<br /><br />Have the people I talked to had no idea it was election day, then ever single person asked me where our neighborhood voted. I even had one ask me why we can't vote at the school a few blocks away (that is a polling Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-57362955981807233342010-05-12T07:02:19.796-05:002010-05-12T07:02:19.796-05:00@ 6:41
If you were sitting next to Phipps on a air...@ 6:41<br />If you were sitting next to Phipps on a airplane in coach, would you scream ENCROACHMENT?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-572502917192960722010-05-12T06:41:23.440-05:002010-05-12T06:41:23.440-05:0011.83 percent voter turnout in Douglas County.
F...11.83 percent voter turnout in Douglas County. <br /><br />Fire Dave Phipps. Or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-85174637174552459932010-05-12T04:57:44.205-05:002010-05-12T04:57:44.205-05:00If Terry was flaming right of Sak now, he'd be...If Terry was flaming right of Sak now, he'd be unelectable in the Fall. It never was about beating Sak. It was about Terry remaining electable in Nov.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-84644480676405178252010-05-11T23:57:44.878-05:002010-05-11T23:57:44.878-05:00Anonymous 11:29
And he lost to another democrat BT...Anonymous 11:29<br />And he lost to another democrat BTW. Just like Bob Bennett lost to a republican in Utah.Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742349729655291225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-874455757132293952010-05-11T23:55:35.295-05:002010-05-11T23:55:35.295-05:00Anonymous 11:25
I know most of them will support ...Anonymous 11:25<br /><br />I know most of them will support Terry in the fall, thats what I said in my post. Read my last sentence again, perhaps slower this time. Reading comprehension isn't a strong suit is it?Nathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14742349729655291225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-29914057913951291082010-05-11T23:32:14.523-05:002010-05-11T23:32:14.523-05:00The intensity of the two party's bases is inte...The intensity of the two party's bases is interesting:<br /><br /># of Repub votes in NE2 28968<br /><br /># of Dem votes in NE2 (White) 12288<br /><br />Look like alot of excitement on the Dem side. lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-82035679178801476842010-05-11T23:29:39.538-05:002010-05-11T23:29:39.538-05:00NE Voter--the cong race is a national story--just ...NE Voter--the cong race is a national story--just not the one you think: Alan Mollahan lost last night in W. Virginia. He's a Dem btw.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-22248404956680211922010-05-11T23:25:59.753-05:002010-05-11T23:25:59.753-05:00Nathan--Sak and Terry agree on about 90% of the is...Nathan--Sak and Terry agree on about 90% of the issues.<br /><br />Tea Party Conservatives agree with White 0% of the time.<br /><br />Who do you think they'll vote for in Nov--they will vote--and I bet they vote for Terry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com