tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post6676048490734338693..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Fahey Looking for New Country ClubStreet Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-31322768960297555832007-02-15T22:16:00.000-06:002007-02-15T22:16:00.000-06:00Nothing like taking the limelight away from Fahey,...Nothing like taking the limelight away from Fahey, but since it's already been done, I am happy to carry the torch for a moment.<BR/><BR/>I am sick and tired of pols (BOTH PARTIES!) Seeking substance abuse counseling AFTER they get caught. How did this woman ever get elected?! I am a fairly well informed voter and I have never heard of this woman. Thank you term limits-with a revolving door, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-32194846473072616172007-02-15T12:35:00.000-06:002007-02-15T12:35:00.000-06:00Street Sweeper, those who follow the Legislature k...Street Sweeper, those who follow the Legislature know there is a cadre of liberal state senators who aren't worthy of their $12,000 annual salary. Among them are ultra-liberal Bill Avery; socialist Norm Wallman; slick trial lawyer Tom White; loony leftist DiAnna Schimek; radical enviro Don Preister; communist Gwen Howard; and 3-time-DUI-offender Danielle Nantkes.<BR/><BR/>It's time Nebraska Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-3173987315301078592007-02-15T10:25:00.000-06:002007-02-15T10:25:00.000-06:00Holy crap. The online LJS article on Nantkes has 9...Holy crap. The online LJS article on Nantkes has 97 comments. That's by far the most I've even seen. Is this really that big of a story? Are people just surprised that State Senators can't be arrested?Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05841528506905088343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-36069382470104587832007-02-14T18:20:00.000-06:002007-02-14T18:20:00.000-06:00SnowBLWR, (what, you couldn't buy a vowel?)Conside...SnowBLWR, (what, you couldn't buy a vowel?)<BR/>Consider yourself our Unicameral correspondent. And I guess this qualifies as political news. If this happened to, say, Ben Nelson, I suppose we'd cover it.<BR/>Then again, it was Danielle Nantkes, so I'm not sure we care that much. But maybe. We'll chat about it a little.Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-6181898830793360112007-02-14T17:54:00.000-06:002007-02-14T17:54:00.000-06:00Occassionaly, it would be nice to see LS delve int...Occassionaly, it would be nice to see LS delve into the world of state-level politics. The following story would make a wonder topic for a posting?<BR/><BR/>State Senator Nantkes -- PLOWED<BR/><BR/>(KETV Omaha) -- A Nebraska state senator has issued an apology after she was stopped by police on suspicion of drunken driving. <BR/><BR/>Lincoln Sen. Danielle Nantkes drove her car into a snowplow Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-82939689403365817462007-02-14T16:22:00.000-06:002007-02-14T16:22:00.000-06:00Anon...Could be Bruning got religion...maybe he di...Anon...<BR/><BR/>Could be Bruning got religion...maybe he didn't like what he saw and moved on. It happens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-5118288084083729582007-02-13T23:39:00.000-06:002007-02-13T23:39:00.000-06:00I find it amusing that you've labeled Bruning "con...I find it amusing that you've labeled Bruning "conservative tough", considering he's not always been a "conservative", or for that matter, a RepublicanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-56348774888006194632007-02-13T20:58:00.000-06:002007-02-13T20:58:00.000-06:00I am going to have to agree with NE Voter...I also...I am going to have to agree with NE Voter...I also see Johanns headed to the private sector once his gig is up in D.C. <BR/><BR/>I will also sign on as an oarsman with Uncle W...I too think Bruning has the rocks...and the folks like his conservative toughness. So unless Bruning shows up for work dressed as Corporal Klinger...I will be so bold as to declare him the frontrunner at this point in Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-43223842263226563802007-02-13T10:59:00.000-06:002007-02-13T10:59:00.000-06:00Well - I admit I was sort of screwing with you the...Well - I admit I was sort of screwing with you there, but two points remain:<BR/><BR/>1) Bruning is HOT. I've seen the guy work a couple of times and I'm telling you, you can smell ozone around him. Little old ladies get damp, and strong, steely-eyed men nod when he makes a point. It's my opinion that he is/will be an honest-to-gawd phee-nom. I dunno what kind of public servant he will be, butAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-64176121924477506622007-02-13T10:11:00.000-06:002007-02-13T10:11:00.000-06:00NE Voter,First, thank you for the very detailed re...NE Voter,<BR/><BR/>First, thank you for the very detailed response. That’s what we like around here. (And yes, we’re awake...)<BR/>Now on to your predictions:<BR/><BR/>1) We don’t underestimate Fahey’s electability. But let’s not pretend that West Omaha has anything in common with Western Nebraska. And Fahey did well only as an incumbent against a weak and underfunded opponent.<BR/><BR/>2) Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-1758223051160621502007-02-13T09:41:00.000-06:002007-02-13T09:41:00.000-06:00Sweeper, first, methinks you underestimate Mike Fa...Sweeper, first, methinks you underestimate Mike Fahey's electability. I direct you to Fahey's 2005 performance in the west-of-72nd-Street precincts. Of course, I'll allow that Elkhorn won't net him many votes, but frankly, he probably wasn't going to receive much support there in any event.<BR/><BR/>I also agree that Daub can't be dismissed out of hand. However, I think his "Let's drown Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-71143583368126244122007-02-13T09:36:00.000-06:002007-02-13T09:36:00.000-06:00UW,Interesting theories, but keep in mind that:1) ...UW,<BR/>Interesting theories, but keep in mind that:<BR/><BR/>1) Johanns is buddies with Hagel, and would never run against him;<BR/><BR/>2) We're not sure what the relationship is between Johanns and Bruning, but if it's anything like Hagel and Bruning, it ain't good;<BR/><BR/>3) If Hagel doesn't run we think there's a real good chance Johanns would jump at the spot. Would this mean Bruning Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-17897841740061921742007-02-13T09:16:00.000-06:002007-02-13T09:16:00.000-06:00OK - as long as we're all playing "for what it's w...OK - as long as we're all playing "for what it's worth", here's my 'FWIW':<BR/><BR/>Bruning is the guy - everything starts and stops with him, no matter what Chuck the Schmuck does. Bruning has the mojo. Here's one way it could go down - in 2008 Johanns takes Hagel down - with Bruning's help (piece a cake!), then next election Bruning takes the guv slot away from Heineman, with Johanns' identityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15398683359692872835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-51691135121895521542007-02-12T21:27:00.000-06:002007-02-12T21:27:00.000-06:00this is nothing but a Pete Ricketts site!this is nothing but a Pete Ricketts site!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-25677203809052678912007-02-12T19:17:00.000-06:002007-02-12T19:17:00.000-06:00Before this gets out of hand let's spell it out: ...Before this gets out of hand let's spell it out: <BR/><BR/>Leavenworth Street has endorsed no one, nor have we put odds on who we think would get the nom for the GOP. Nor do we think that Fort would beat Bruning or vice versa, or any other combo of candidates. When the subject of Fort came up, vis a vis Fahey, we pointed out our view. That's not to say we think Fort would get the nom, capice?Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-51014796961279914582007-02-12T17:55:00.001-06:002007-02-12T17:55:00.001-06:00Frankly, SS, there are several longtime Nebraskans...Frankly, SS, there are several longtime Nebraskans who could beat Fort in the GOP primary in 2008. You've been star struck, for some reason. But speaking as one who actually resides in the First District, I assure you his stock isn't rising as quickly as you think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-92019609962774243922007-02-12T17:55:00.000-06:002007-02-12T17:55:00.000-06:00Fortenberry would beat Bruning......how, do you as...Fortenberry would beat Bruning......how, do you ask?<BR/><BR/>Answer: Dave Heineman. Jon endorses Osborne in the governor's race, this is Dave's chance to get back at Jon. With Heineman and Hagel endorsing Fortenberry, I don't see Bruning standing a chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-36935827163993150292007-02-12T13:37:00.000-06:002007-02-12T13:37:00.000-06:00Well, aside from your perception of Fortenberry, t...Well, aside from your perception of Fortenberry, the point which was emphasized was, "assuming he could be Bruning".<BR/><BR/>(And as far as Fahey goes, we seem to remember Dems getting all hot and bothered about the powerhouse candidate that was Maxine Moul.)<BR/><BR/>But lemme throw this one your way: Who has more personality, Johanns or Ricketts? And which one has been elected?<BR/><BR/>Now Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-6482713913415989112007-02-12T13:05:00.000-06:002007-02-12T13:05:00.000-06:00"Fahey vs. Jeff FortenberryFortenberry would clean..."Fahey vs. Jeff Fortenberry<BR/>Fortenberry would clean his clock, Maxine Moul style. A possible reason for Fort to get in the race (assuming he could beat Bruning)."<BR/><BR/>YEAH RIIIIIIGHT! Personality goes far in elections. Fahey has some personality. Fortenberry is negative on the personality points. And beating Bruning? Now there's a guy with personality, charisma, and drive. Not to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com