tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post5482280902285220461..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Nebraska Caucusers: Look at us! Look at us!Street Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-62691786797384665782008-11-03T11:05:00.000-06:002008-11-03T11:05:00.000-06:00Moats not only cares, but has experience in workin...Moats not only cares, but has experience in working with other people in trying to get things done in a positive manner. Say what you will about lawyers, but anyone that discounts Rex really must not know much about the man..he's a real conservative. Funny how the Dem in this race is the conservative, and the Rep is a lot of a liberal in comparison. Rex over Beau, hands down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-80565689153724487132008-02-11T15:24:00.000-06:002008-02-11T15:24:00.000-06:00Yep you are right (not) once again... SS.Those poo...Yep you are right (not) once again... SS.<BR/><BR/>Those poor Nebraska Dems actually got to Choose between 2 different candidates. What will the Nebraska<BR/>GOP get to choose from, well nothing.. Because like always the only choice available in May is to vote for the ONE candidate all the other states actually got to pick.<BR/><BR/>That or stay home...<BR/><BR/><BR/>Considering all the GOP Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-29862653735530318002008-02-10T19:51:00.000-06:002008-02-10T19:51:00.000-06:00To Anonymous---I hope he is not standing side by s...To Anonymous---I hope he is not standing side by side with them in the unicameral!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-81242805983199056682008-02-08T19:21:00.000-06:002008-02-08T19:21:00.000-06:00From what I have heard, McCoy is not taking Moats ...From what I have heard, McCoy is not taking Moats lightly at all. Word is that they already have volunteers out walking and McCoy has already hit several hundred doors himself. I've also heard that he's raised over $20,000 this month while Moats is going to take public funds to run his campaign with. Very liberal move for a guy who is supposed to be a successful attorney.<BR/><BR/>Moats talks a Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-60194987734474193312008-02-08T13:32:00.000-06:002008-02-08T13:32:00.000-06:00Personally I am a big, big fan of baseless trash t...Personally I am a big, big fan of baseless trash talk, so you and I will have to agree to disagree.<BR/><BR/>P.S. I'm not saying only Republicans will win, I'm saying Beau McCoy will win. He is going to smoke Rex Moats like a Christmas ham. Bank it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-89602014055971257402008-02-08T08:30:00.000-06:002008-02-08T08:30:00.000-06:00Another thing Anonymous, I'm not in the business o...Another thing Anonymous, I'm not in the business of trashing Democrats because they are Democrats. As republicans we should be going to the voters and letting them know why republican policies are better for them and their families. (our policies and ideas are better!!!) I have friends on both sides of the aisle and their is no place for the baseless trash talk I have been seeing lately.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-65193572588509515902008-02-08T08:16:00.000-06:002008-02-08T08:16:00.000-06:00Hey Anonymous, I support the republican candidate....Hey Anonymous, I support the republican candidate. I think Rex Moats is a candidate to watch. The dynamics of that race is intersting. 2 strong, respectable R's and a well qualified D. It is ok to point out races to watch and not bury our heads in the sand and say "ONLY THE REPUBLICANS WILL WIN". That is very short sighted. Rex Moats is a good candidate for the dems and if the republican Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-13656293973715226642008-02-08T08:15:00.000-06:002008-02-08T08:15:00.000-06:00Hey, looks who's dropping in! Kyle, shouldn't you...Hey, looks who's dropping in! Kyle, shouldn't you be busy at a Tony Raimondo rally or something?<BR/><BR/>The GOP is all good. Are you looking forwrad to that brokered convention? That's cute that you call it "choice". I'm sure that was Hillary's plan all along...Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-70306438569375992008-02-08T02:40:00.000-06:002008-02-08T02:40:00.000-06:00Poor SS, your weak attempts at mockery do a poor j...Poor SS, your weak attempts at mockery do a poor job of masking your jealousy. I sure am sorry your vote in Nebraska's Republican primary won't matter at all. It's a real shame your party was too lazy to give its voters the same opportunity.Kyle Michaelishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03182591460755273671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-45758182653426570582008-02-08T00:57:00.000-06:002008-02-08T00:57:00.000-06:00Thanks for supporting your GOP candidates Mr. Kenn...Thanks for supporting your GOP candidates Mr. Kennedy! Not that Beau McCoy needs your help, what with Governor Heineman and AG Bruning in his corner. <BR/><BR/>McCoy will beat Rex Moats like he stole something. Any other dynamite prognostications?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-52214471440114590392008-02-07T20:33:00.000-06:002008-02-07T20:33:00.000-06:00Not too smart a career move on Max's part......Why...Not too smart a career move on Max's part......Why sacrifice himself for a bunch of lefty-activists and get a guaranteed 20-point clubbing in his first race? <BR/><BR/>Didn't Fortenberry already trounce the "strongest" Max the NE Democrats had the last time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25101911157736244052008-02-07T20:04:00.000-06:002008-02-07T20:04:00.000-06:00Bob,Remind me to send you a recipe for Roast Repub...Bob,<BR/><BR/>Remind me to send you a recipe for Roast Republican. It's really good with fava beans and a nice Chianti.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-88382794728859913882008-02-07T17:10:00.000-06:002008-02-07T17:10:00.000-06:00Hat tip on the Socks reference. I was thinking an ...Hat tip on the Socks reference. I was thinking an Onion-style satire would be funny on NNN this morning but you beat me to the punch.<BR/><BR/>Speaking as a Democratic activist, somebody had to do something to energize our party. And it looks like harnessing the enthusiasm for Barack and Hillary into the Caucus at least gives us a spark. At least in Lancaster County, the work put into organizing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-34109333618498727722008-02-07T16:03:00.000-06:002008-02-07T16:03:00.000-06:00Democrats mostly go for cats and Republicans mostl...Democrats mostly go for cats and Republicans mostly go for dogs. Libertarians like both with gravy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-89753367350350057552008-02-07T14:33:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:33:00.000-06:00I wondered why I saw Obama supporters leaving leaf...I wondered why I saw Obama supporters leaving leaflets in a cemetary when I was in Chicago recently...you know he is so Kennedyesque...lol<BR/><BR/>Frankly I thought sock was one of the best First Pets.<BR/><BR/>My favorite Video of Socks the cat (and the attempted assasination of him)It is hillarious<BR/><BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKTpPM8-DtgAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-49366648722812697222008-02-07T14:18:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:18:00.000-06:00Unfortunately, I believe Socks is dead, but that n...Unfortunately, I believe Socks is dead, but that never stopped a Democrat from voting before...Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-81899507059231298532008-02-07T14:16:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:16:00.000-06:00"I think we need to ask ourselves if the time is r..."I think we need to ask ourselves if the time is right"-Scott Kleeb<BR/><BR/>For the sake of this Board, YES THE TIME IS RIGHT...lol<BR/><BR/>No offense to Toni or Scott but what is the advantage of getting Clobbered by Mike Johanns. I really don't see how in a presidential year they get any traction. The only races the Dems could be competitive in are in a few Unicameral Seats...Watch REX Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-45266774514046345182008-02-07T14:00:00.000-06:002008-02-07T14:00:00.000-06:00Yikes, you said that not us.We believe more knowle...Yikes, you said that not us.<BR/><BR/>We believe more knowledge is a good thing. But if we have to wait...Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-5246446456532006862008-02-07T13:53:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:53:00.000-06:00...dead hookers?You don't really want to know yet ......dead hookers?<BR/><BR/><BR/>You don't <I>really</I> want to know yet do you? That would be like finding your parents' hidden stash of Christmas presents and then hastily opening them all up on December 18th.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-9347402145681652842008-02-07T13:34:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:34:00.000-06:00Yes, I'm well versed in the internets and am unabl...Yes, I'm well versed in the internets and am unable to find anything worthwhile. <BR/><BR/>The secrecy surrounding these candidates makes us wonder what they're hiding...Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-68797989784363661152008-02-07T13:20:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:20:00.000-06:00"C'mon" I just don't see these guys hanging out to..."C'mon" I just don't see these guys hanging out together at the officers club - that's all. <BR/><BR/>What qualifies them to be in Congress? I'm sure they'll be letting us know. There's plenty of campaigning time left. I'm sure you know how to use the Internet if you want to know more about them in the mean time.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-12024552177101775702008-02-07T13:14:00.000-06:002008-02-07T13:14:00.000-06:00"C'mon"...what? They have military experience. G..."C'mon"...what? They have military experience. Great. There are lots and lots of 25 year old former Marines and pilots. Why are these two qualified to be in Congress?Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-56276686211491288352008-02-07T12:58:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:58:00.000-06:00I'll let other people who actually know/have met t...I'll let other people who actually know/have met them give the introductions. But c'mon, Carter is a retired Air Force pilot (I think) and Economics teacher while Yashirin is a 25-year old Marine.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-48790323448848448892008-02-07T12:46:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:46:00.000-06:00Eric,Maybe you can tell all of us something about ...Eric,<BR/>Maybe you can tell all of us something about them then.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-51498073953579223472008-02-07T12:41:00.000-06:002008-02-07T12:41:00.000-06:00Other than the military service thing, Carter and ...Other than the military service thing, Carter and Yashirin don't seem that similar to me. Even the type of military service is pretty dissimilar.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.com