tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post4212259980023357721..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Hagel vs. Bruning: Tale of the TapeStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-4158639862638943042007-07-16T16:32:00.000-05:002007-07-16T16:32:00.000-05:00Curbfeeler - McCain's primary support from the Rep...Curbfeeler - McCain's primary support from the Republican base is floundering due to his involvement with the IMMIGRATION BILL, not Iraq. <BR/><BR/>Watching the left struggle to grasp this is hilarious.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-22391556079067285472007-07-16T14:55:00.000-05:002007-07-16T14:55:00.000-05:00dirk d. - do you care to give any additional info ...dirk d. - <BR/><BR/>do you care to give any additional info on pat flynn? he seems to be one that flies under the radar.<BR/><BR/>thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-12337440108938562832007-07-16T11:08:00.000-05:002007-07-16T11:08:00.000-05:00The "guy" is named Pat Flynn and I'm sure he lives...The "guy" is named Pat Flynn and I'm sure he lives in a van down by the river.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-18714825709739841442007-07-15T19:23:00.000-05:002007-07-15T19:23:00.000-05:00I've heard about the Schuyler guy too... Who is th...I've heard about the Schuyler guy too... Who is this guy? I know he's staffing up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-17918551356260823782007-07-15T07:03:00.000-05:002007-07-15T07:03:00.000-05:00Hagel didn't say no, he said wait. Waiting allows...Hagel didn't say no, he said wait. Waiting allows opportunities to rise. <BR/><BR/>For example, early frontrunner McCain is now dead from gluing himself to an Iraq policy that hamstrings most Republicans. The avid voters who liked McCain as a maverick, and who were beating Bush in 2000 when McCain self destructed, are still out there. That constituency vacuum is most aptly filled by you know Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-81619137944586138412007-07-14T20:32:00.000-05:002007-07-14T20:32:00.000-05:00Octavius says...oh, and any astute politico will n...Octavius says...<BR/><BR/>oh, and any astute politico will notice Secretary Johanns has sold all of his NE properties....except one. I wonder what that could mean......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-91318206877335856072007-07-14T16:20:00.000-05:002007-07-14T16:20:00.000-05:00I don't get it. Mr. Hagel said very directly 12 y...I don't get it. Mr. Hagel said very directly 12 years ago that he was evoking self imposed term limits of two terms.<BR/><BR/>We will see very shortly if he is a man of his word.<BR/><BR/>If Hagel runs he will be blind siding his loyal followers and allow someone like the phoney baloney cowboy from Yale to have a chance.<BR/><BR/>I hope Hagel's character will win over his ego.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-55607085844619195902007-07-14T14:29:00.000-05:002007-07-14T14:29:00.000-05:00sen. hagel has raised $1.1 million without even tr...sen. hagel has raised $1.1 million without even trying, let alone announcing he was running for reelection. <BR/><BR/>whereas bruning has shook down everyone he knows with a check book...personally.<BR/><BR/>if hagel decides to run for reelection, he will swat bruning like a knat...and i will enjoy watching every minute of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-3736508217070829132007-07-14T12:36:00.000-05:002007-07-14T12:36:00.000-05:00Johanns needs to announce his interest soon. Acco...Johanns needs to announce his interest soon. According to one person at the USDA, he might just do that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-14811208212984398052007-07-14T10:07:00.000-05:002007-07-14T10:07:00.000-05:00Seems Hagel's campaign perspectives are mirroring ...Seems Hagel's campaign perspectives are mirroring those of John McCain. It's pretty bad when the only supporters the Senator can muster for an event like the DCRP pancake breakfast are paid staff members.<BR/><BR/>No money coming in...no grass roots support...the writing is on the wall.gameonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02208697416172804533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-22844117020024078612007-07-14T06:32:00.000-05:002007-07-14T06:32:00.000-05:00Bruning only needs enough money to run 1 commercia...Bruning only needs enough money to run 1 commercial against Hagel...shots of illegals climbing over US border fence with Hagel's voice touting the infamous recently killed Senate "comprehensive immigration reform" bill. End of Hagel's senate career in NE in republican primary race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-2675859935985723232007-07-14T01:04:00.000-05:002007-07-14T01:04:00.000-05:00Let Hagel think he is ahead. Every time he opens ...Let Hagel think he is ahead. Every time he opens his mouth he turns away another 50 Nebraska voters. A nickel apiece from thousand voters is worth more than a check from any three non-resident PACs. This baby is going to come down to Bruning making a commitment to the majority in Nebraska and not forgetting that commitment. <BR/><BR/>It's not about the man...it's about the people he Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-33997776949142295062007-07-13T22:20:00.000-05:002007-07-13T22:20:00.000-05:00Bruning once said all conservative Republicans are...Bruning once said all conservative Republicans are stupid. <BR/><BR/>He appears to be partly right. He has convinced some of them to give him money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-80585443353221627912007-07-13T21:26:00.000-05:002007-07-13T21:26:00.000-05:00Why is the NE press so stuopid that they cant deli...Why is the NE press so stuopid that they cant deliniate between what Chapman said (1.1 million) andwhat was actually raised (388K)?<BR/><BR/>Hagel raising 388K in the second quarter of the pre-cycle year is an embarassment for an incumbent any way you cut it. But the NE press just laps up the spin like a pussycat with warm milk.<BR/><BR/>embarassing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-41752543205586662742007-07-13T19:24:00.000-05:002007-07-13T19:24:00.000-05:00Octavius saysWhat about that guy from Schuyler (fi...Octavius says<BR/><BR/>What about that guy from Schuyler (financial guy) who supposedly is running?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-6924858994210659932007-07-13T18:22:00.000-05:002007-07-13T18:22:00.000-05:00Hagel has raised more in four years than Bruning h...Hagel has raised more in four years than Bruning has in three months? Man - that IS impressive!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com