Fenty a Republican nominee?

[Anonymous]

All this "Fenty running as a Republican" talk must have been dreamed up by a Gray operative, as it will surely hurt him at the margin with the kind of committed D voters who turn out for a primary.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All this "Fenty running as a Republican" talk must have been dreamed up by a Gray operative, as it will surely hurt him at the margin with the kind of committed D voters who turn out for a primary.

Feh. I wouldn't be so sure. DC's not like everywhere else. The "kind of committed D voters who turn out for a primary" in, say, Maryland are the committed Democratic party base. In DC, the folks who vote in the Democratic primary are...well...pretty much everybody who wants to participate in DC politics, and who is savvy enough to realize that registering as anything but Dem is throwing away the smidgen of enfranchisement that DC residents are afforded.

In other words, you've got it exactly backwards: DC primary voters are a broader cross-section of the political spectrum, not a narrower one.

[Anonymous]

Perhaps; I'm not expert in DC politics. I just think that "he's not really one of us" is pretty powerful medicine in politics and if I were Gray I'd be happy to hear this today, although would be annoyed if I beat Fenty only to have to run against him *again*.

I don't really have a dog in this fight, not living in the District, but I'm curious to see how it works out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps; I'm not expert in DC politics. I just think that "he's not really one of us" is pretty powerful medicine in politics and if I were Gray I'd be happy to hear this today, although would be annoyed if I beat Fenty only to have to run against him *again*.

I don't really have a dog in this fight, not living in the District, but I'm curious to see how it works out.

PP again. I know many "Republicans" who are registered Democrats in DC. I know die-hard liberals who would love nothing more than to vote in this election, but who can't because they're registered as "Independents", "No Party", etc.. It really is bizarro-world politics, and the usual rules are turned on their heads.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Perhaps; I'm not expert in DC politics. I just think that "he's not really one of us" is pretty powerful medicine in politics and if I were Gray I'd be happy to hear this today, although would be annoyed if I beat Fenty only to have to run against him *again*.

I don't really have a dog in this fight, not living in the District, but I'm curious to see how it works out.

PP again. I know many "Republicans" who are registered Democrats in DC. I know die-hard liberals who would love nothing more than to vote in this election, but who can't because they're registered as "Independents", "No Party", etc.. It really is bizarro-world politics, and the usual rules are turned on their heads.

But pp these *are* the usual rules. I didn't count but according to this website:
http://archive.fairvote.org/?page=1801
it looks as if *more* states have closed primaries than open ones.

The reason it seems bizarre is because Democrats are so dominant in the District but the closed primary itself is quite common.

Or maybe I misinterpreted your post and you're only saying it's bizarre because of the Republicans registered as Democrats when the liberals aren't. If so, sorry!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:All this "Fenty running as a Republican" talk must have been dreamed up by a Gray operative, as it will surely hurt him at the margin with the kind of committed D voters who turn out for a primary.

It doesn't matter whether Fenty wins today or on November 2. A win is a win is a win.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lady, I'm not going to comment or give you advice on the more . . .private aspects of your marriage. Suffice it to say that men require a certain amount of . . . intellectual stimulation within their marriage to keep them from straying. If you think that a statement from a disgruntled city employee proves anything, well . . .

And didn't your mother tell you anything about chickens and hatching and counting? "Vince Gray IS our Mayor!" Really? Then why is he already crying to mommy about how it all ain't fair? Doesn't make him look good this early in the day, does it? And, while we're speaking of counting, perhaps you should count provisional ballots. We aren't going to have a winner in this primary for at least 10 days. Probably more.

But back to counting. Nothing the GOP can do about it? Nothing meaning zero? Huh. They are going to nominate him. That's something. And, unless Fenty gets his ass resoundingly kicked (a mere loss will not do it) he is going to accept the nomination. Why do you think he hired Anita Dunn? For kicks? Why do you think he was on Morning Joe this morning, where they were practically sucking him off for all he has done for school reform? Why did he evade the question as to what he might do if he loses the primary? Why have so many national publications started focusing on him and practically endorsing him? To lay the groundwork for him to say that he has to run as a Republican for the good of the city and the country.

Which? He does.

Can you add 2 + 2? We're still on counting; pay attention please. There are 30,000 registered Republicans in DC. Add in another 72,000 unaffiliateds + change. And Fenty keeps all or at least most of his Democratic voters.

Hold on tight, lady. And do remember: Men want to come home to a good meal, a smiling, attractive wife, and some good, intellectual conversation.

Not that it's any of your business, but my marriage is in excellent shape. My husband loves me for my pretty face, my athletic body, AND my National Merit Scholar/Ivy League undergrad/MBA mind. And I love him back. It's a happy situation and though I find your interest creepy and possibly reflective of a borderline personality disorder? I'm happy to be able to report that we're delighted to be celebrating a milestone anniversary in a couple of months!

Now, back to those promising Republican votes for Fenty which you're so sure will turn our blue District red? I'm FASCINATED to know where they'll come from! Please tell me more.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lady, I'm not going to comment or give you advice on the more . . .private aspects of your marriage. Suffice it to say that men require a certain amount of . . . intellectual stimulation within their marriage to keep them from straying. If you think that a statement from a disgruntled city employee proves anything, well . . .

And didn't your mother tell you anything about chickens and hatching and counting? "Vince Gray IS our Mayor!" Really? Then why is he already crying to mommy about how it all ain't fair? Doesn't make him look good this early in the day, does it? And, while we're speaking of counting, perhaps you should count provisional ballots. We aren't going to have a winner in this primary for at least 10 days. Probably more.

But back to counting. Nothing the GOP can do about it? Nothing meaning zero? Huh. They are going to nominate him. That's something. And, unless Fenty gets his ass resoundingly kicked (a mere loss will not do it) he is going to accept the nomination. Why do you think he hired Anita Dunn? For kicks? Why do you think he was on Morning Joe this morning, where they were practically sucking him off for all he has done for school reform? Why did he evade the question as to what he might do if he loses the primary? Why have so many national publications started focusing on him and practically endorsing him? To lay the groundwork for him to say that he has to run as a Republican for the good of the city and the country.

Which? He does.

Can you add 2 + 2? We're still on counting; pay attention please. There are 30,000 registered Republicans in DC. Add in another 72,000 unaffiliateds + change. And Fenty keeps all or at least most of his Democratic voters.

Hold on tight, lady. And do remember: Men want to come home to a good meal, a smiling, attractive wife, and some good, intellectual conversation.

Tee-hee, you are funny. I have not heard that term in years...refreshing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lady, I'm not going to comment or give you advice on the more . . .private aspects of your marriage. Suffice it to say that men require a certain amount of . . . intellectual stimulation within their marriage to keep them from straying. If you think that a statement from a disgruntled city employee proves anything, well . . .

And didn't your mother tell you anything about chickens and hatching and counting? "Vince Gray IS our Mayor!" Really? Then why is he already crying to mommy about how it all ain't fair? Doesn't make him look good this early in the day, does it? And, while we're speaking of counting, perhaps you should count provisional ballots. We aren't going to have a winner in this primary for at least 10 days. Probably more.

But back to counting. Nothing the GOP can do about it? Nothing meaning zero? Huh. They are going to nominate him. That's something. And, unless Fenty gets his ass resoundingly kicked (a mere loss will not do it) he is going to accept the nomination. Why do you think he hired Anita Dunn? For kicks? Why do you think he was on Morning Joe this morning, where they were practically sucking him off for all he has done for school reform? Why did he evade the question as to what he might do if he loses the primary? Why have so many national publications started focusing on him and practically endorsing him? To lay the groundwork for him to say that he has to run as a Republican for the good of the city and the country.

Which? He does.

Can you add 2 + 2? We're still on counting; pay attention please. There are 30,000 registered Republicans in DC. Add in another 72,000 unaffiliateds + change. And Fenty keeps all or at least most of his Democratic voters.

Hold on tight, lady. And do remember: Men want to come home to a good meal, a smiling, attractive wife, and some good, intellectual conversation.

It appears your intellect isn't anywhere near as sharp as you thought. So, will you be serving crow or humble pie for dinner tonight?

[Anonymous]

Good luck folks - Fenty would get CREAMED as a Republican. Folks who are suggesting this, do not understand DC politics at all.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lady, I'm not going to comment or give you advice on the more . . .private aspects of your marriage. Suffice it to say that men require a certain amount of . . . intellectual stimulation within their marriage to keep them from straying. If you think that a statement from a disgruntled city employee proves anything, well . . .

And didn't your mother tell you anything about chickens and hatching and counting? "Vince Gray IS our Mayor!" Really? Then why is he already crying to mommy about how it all ain't fair? Doesn't make him look good this early in the day, does it? And, while we're speaking of counting, perhaps you should count provisional ballots. We aren't going to have a winner in this primary for at least 10 days. Probably more.

But back to counting. Nothing the GOP can do about it? Nothing meaning zero? Huh. They are going to nominate him. That's something. And, unless Fenty gets his ass resoundingly kicked (a mere loss will not do it) he is going to accept the nomination. Why do you think he hired Anita Dunn? For kicks? Why do you think he was on Morning Joe this morning, where they were practically sucking him off for all he has done for school reform? Why did he evade the question as to what he might do if he loses the primary? Why have so many national publications started focusing on him and practically endorsing him? To lay the groundwork for him to say that he has to run as a Republican for the good of the city and the country.

Which? He does.

Can you add 2 + 2? We're still on counting; pay attention please. There are 30,000 registered Republicans in DC. Add in another 72,000 unaffiliateds + change. And Fenty keeps all or at least most of his Democratic voters.

Hold on tight, lady. And do remember: Men want to come home to a good meal, a smiling, attractive wife, and some good, intellectual conversation.

Wow, that was one hell of a bender you were on. Sobered up yet?