tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post7982263592637845433..comments2023-07-06T08:47:49.421-05:00Comments on Leavenworth Street - the talk of Nebraska politics: Will Nelson stick around for 2012?Street Sweeperhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-5654306321422919292010-11-16T16:05:50.486-06:002010-11-16T16:05:50.486-06:00Other than Wallman and Knabe, the main reason Repu...Other than Wallman and Knabe, the main reason Republican Candidates lost close races in Lincoln was becasue they were running against incumbents in districts with substantial Democratic majorities that were able to hold of strong challenges with the aid of union money. District 46 has been Democratic for years. Wright coming with in 90 votes would have been considered impossible a year or two agoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-7173686827440895902010-11-11T09:11:42.827-06:002010-11-11T09:11:42.827-06:00I would like to thank all veteran's for their ...I would like to thank all veteran's for their service and sacrifice for our Country. Without their past and present service we wouldn't be enjoying the Freedom of this blog. <br /><br />Thank You!To Veteransnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-43278285271881788462010-11-11T07:17:42.434-06:002010-11-11T07:17:42.434-06:00Beenthere- you were doing pretty good until the &q...Beenthere- you were doing pretty good until the "...behind the toilet." comment.<br /><br />Perhaps just saying EBN has nothing to gain from quitting would have captured the essence of your thoughts.<br /><br />Boy oh boy do we get the pleasure of trolls for BOTH camps for the next 2 years? WeeeeeBipar Trollsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-27259737865077593662010-11-11T06:13:43.930-06:002010-11-11T06:13:43.930-06:00Ben Nelson solicited political bribes and tried to...Ben Nelson solicited political bribes and tried to rob Americand while making every Husker his accomplice, but he did that legally so he cannot go to jail, which to him is the measure of fine ethics. He judges right and wrong for himself by what he can get away with.<br /><br />EBN gains nothing by saying he is wrong or by quitting. It is simple math and hard history.<br /><br />Nixon quit and Beentherenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-41308236399613508632010-11-11T04:00:52.378-06:002010-11-11T04:00:52.378-06:00I knew Brett Maverick, and Ben Nelson is no Maveri...I knew Brett Maverick, and Ben Nelson is no Maverick.Robert Colbertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-49630224763703566962010-11-10T23:13:16.686-06:002010-11-10T23:13:16.686-06:00To Anonymous above: You really believe your own B...To Anonymous above: You really believe your own BS? Amazing! It's like John Kerry saying I voted for it before I voted against it...lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-90117218793102760742010-11-10T22:52:24.225-06:002010-11-10T22:52:24.225-06:00Ben Nelson is the only real maverick left in the S...Ben Nelson is the only real maverick left in the Senate. He's the only one with the guts to stand up to his own party. He delivered on healthcare reform and worked to reform it. Ben Nelson will be reelected.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-56976305599395223462010-11-10T21:00:23.278-06:002010-11-10T21:00:23.278-06:00What makes Ben Nelson so attractive to vote for hi...What makes Ben Nelson so attractive to vote for him? Could someone help me out here?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-49314219861047445122010-11-10T15:31:19.703-06:002010-11-10T15:31:19.703-06:00SS; Okay, you're not a sexist. I was going to ...SS; Okay, you're not a sexist. I was going to be doubly upset by that in case you really are a girl. 1:26 I would presume he would apply the law in his decision-making and not let political forces from any side influence him.Julie Schmit-Albinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-18806272471585651652010-11-10T14:03:12.623-06:002010-11-10T14:03:12.623-06:00Think about it, Thinking Man. Incumbents are alwa...Think about it, Thinking Man. Incumbents are always harder to dislodge. <br /><br />I still think Nelson won't run in 2012. The best indicator is that he won't back down from his Obamacare vote. If he admits he made a colossal mistake and apologizes for it, then I was wrong and he'll run in 2012.Macdaddynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-26156019716761097822010-11-10T13:55:35.113-06:002010-11-10T13:55:35.113-06:00Julie,
My point is I judge anyone running by the ...Julie,<br /><br />My point is I judge anyone running by the same standards, and not based upon their gender. <br /><br />(Check me if I'm wrong, but isn't that what we were supposed to be doing all these years? Or has that changed now, and I'm supposed to do the opposite? I never know what the latest is on these issues.)<br /><br />Now if Senator Fischer is all that, great. But, Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-81906101402462253232010-11-10T13:37:26.830-06:002010-11-10T13:37:26.830-06:00It would be difficult for Sen. Fischer to gain tra...It would be difficult for Sen. Fischer to gain traction as a candidate, but if she did I'd be the first to jump in and campaign for her. She would make a great U.S. Senator! A little bit of her rural, hardworking, go get 'em attitude would be a breath of fresh air in D.C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-83260834491529391992010-11-10T13:37:10.283-06:002010-11-10T13:37:10.283-06:00Why is the NE GOP trying to push Nelson out of the...Why is the NE GOP trying to push Nelson out of the race? Anyone else wondering? Might it be that Bruning is the new Ricketts?Thinking mannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-9590717294361958222010-11-10T13:31:47.347-06:002010-11-10T13:31:47.347-06:00@1:26
While I like the tone of your question, I h...@1:26<br /><br />While I like the tone of your question, I have to ask, is the constitution angle the correct way to frame it? Does the constitution guarentee abortion rights?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-4208871667251099772010-11-10T13:27:52.858-06:002010-11-10T13:27:52.858-06:00So the choice is between an aging, flip-flopping s...So the choice is between an aging, flip-flopping sell out and an up-and-coming pompous D-bag? That's a tough one...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-1718743230436775002010-11-10T13:26:38.158-06:002010-11-10T13:26:38.158-06:00Julie, what is your take on our new County Attorne...Julie, what is your take on our new County Attorney Joe Kelly? I know Gary Lacey was your arch-nemesis since those felony burglary charges, do you feel that Joe Kelly will give you more leeway in removing constitutional rights from women?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-5896279809934073002010-11-10T13:25:29.962-06:002010-11-10T13:25:29.962-06:0012:12, ... and she had a completely unqualified op...12:12, ... and she had a completely unqualified opponent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46193805460848403562010-11-10T13:25:18.282-06:002010-11-10T13:25:18.282-06:00I hate to say it, but Julie actually has made some...I hate to say it, but Julie actually has made some valid points there, Sweeper.Brian T. Osbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04384414832064812064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-3133473630487750822010-11-10T13:12:21.801-06:002010-11-10T13:12:21.801-06:00Sweeper, you may have the accurate read on what tr...Sweeper, you may have the accurate read on what traditionally plays in NE. However if this election taught us anything it's that people are tired of biz as usual. Now if the Tea Party people end up being marathoners instead of sprinters, I think you will see a whole lot more agitation out in the "hinterlands" by "unknowns." In some States those are just the type of Julie Schmit-Albinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-75254867496371729792010-11-10T12:39:40.814-06:002010-11-10T12:39:40.814-06:00Grundle King, my comment was 'contested' r...Grundle King, my comment was 'contested' races. Among them Democrats won Wallman, Avery, Raybould, Conrad, and Mcgill, the Republicans won Smoyer, the laziest Nebraska state employee.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-78766735131520328052010-11-10T12:12:42.501-06:002010-11-10T12:12:42.501-06:00Conrad won because the NSEA dumped over $50,000 ag...Conrad won because the NSEA dumped over $50,000 against Chad Wright the final week of the campaign and paid "volunteers" to work for her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-85622256229406708972010-11-10T12:00:47.073-06:002010-11-10T12:00:47.073-06:00Danielle Conrad won because her opponent was compl...Danielle Conrad won because her opponent was completely unqualified. Of course that hasn't prevented many other Republicans from getting elected. I would say that the county Dems have a better GOTV operation than the Rs.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-60340756332507257502010-11-10T11:54:03.286-06:002010-11-10T11:54:03.286-06:00Julie,
If it had been reported that state Senate ...Julie,<br /><br />If it had been reported that state Senate TED Fischer of Valentine was thinking of running, he would have received the same response.<br /><br />State Legislature to US Senate (in Nebraska anyway) is a leap. It isn't impossible, but it is not the traditional route.<br /><br />And like it or not, Senator Fischer isn't exactly a name widely known across the state. So Street Sweeperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04829434036913451764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-24174426767350009062010-11-10T11:51:22.220-06:002010-11-10T11:51:22.220-06:00I'm curious...which party fared the best in tr...I'm curious...which party fared the best in truly contested matches? Obviously, Republicans own the statewide and Federal Offices, but most were uncontested or had no viable opponent. But the same argument can be made for Democrats in Douglas County. Obviously, Lee Terry was a big win, but what about lower ticket races where the parties actually had to fight each other. Sorry for being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21100730.post-46328109903894879522010-11-10T11:44:59.068-06:002010-11-10T11:44:59.068-06:00I detect a note of sarcasim re: Deb Fischer (of Va...I detect a note of sarcasim re: Deb Fischer (of Valentine?) (Really?) Why not a mature woman with an ag background? She's older than most of the capable men whose names are put forth here. And it happens to be the year of the conservative (pro-life) woman. If any of these men are qualified so is Sen. Fischer. (This is not an endorsement or non-endorsement of anyone. Simply rankles me that a Julie Schmit-Albinnoreply@blogger.com