Democrat runs as a Republican

[JBA]

This isn't a party switch; it's a liberal masquerading as a republican in a heavily republican district just to win. Did you watch the ad  he ran,(http://mfile.akamai.com/5020/wmv/rushlimb.download.akamai.com/5020/clips/05/08/080205_hackett_ad.asx )  with Bush speech as lead in?

The democrats where toting this a watershed election if he won in a republican district it was suppose to be some kind of reformation on Bush. BS, if he ran as a liberal and won that’s one thing but to hide behind Bush is another.


Quote from web site. http://www.raisingkaine.com/blog/?p=584

A Schmidt win of less than five points should be a very serious warning sign for Ohio Republicans that something is very, very wrong, while a Hackett victory would be a devastating blow to
the Ohio GOP.

[parker00]

Originally posted by JBA
This isn't a party switch; it's a liberal masquerading as a republican in a heavily republican district just to win. Did you watch the ad  he ran,(http://mfile.akamai.com/5020/wmv/rushlimb.download.akamai.com/5020/clips/05/08/080205_hackett_ad.asx )  with Bush speech as lead in?

The democrats where toting this a watershed election if he won in a republican district it was suppose to be some kind of reformation on Bush. BS, if he ran as a liberal and won that’s one thing but to hide behind Bush is another.


Quote from web site. http://www.raisingkaine.com/blog/?p=584

A Schmidt win of less than five points should be a very serious warning sign for Ohio Republicans that something is very, very wrong, while a Hackett victory would be a devastating blow to
the Ohio GOP.

Do you think he's a democrate because he disagrees with bush? Are you saying that no republican can bad mouth the president?

[Chairboy]

It sounds as if the implication is that politicians are not allowed to disagree with anyone in their party who has been elected to a higher office.

I'd like to know if there's a formal rule about this, or whatnot.  I'd like to see an authority tree here.  For example, does a Republican City Councilman need to defer to the opinion of the elected Republican Sheriff?  

This policy sounds interesting, and I bet it really cuts down that whole annoying 'freedom of speech' thing y'all keep complaining about.

[JBA]

No he's a Democrat because he's a Democrat.

http://www.hackettforcongress.com/

But he would have lost by far greater the 4000 votes if he ran as one.

The point is Like Kerry, as Hillary will have to do, they have to move right to run. They will not run as the liberals that the are. They rap themselves in the flag and then bad mouth the military.

There has been two Democrat Presidents since 1969. Perhaps there is reason for this?

[strk]

He is also an Iraq war veteran, and will be returning to Iraq soon with his unit for another tour.  He would have been the first Iraq war veteran in Congress.  

Maj. Hackett is entitled to his views on the Iraq war imho.  He has been there after all.  

He got 48% in a congressional district that went for dear leader 64% in 2004.  The times they are a 'changin.

[midnight Target]

Originally posted by JBA
The point is Like Kerry, as Hillary will have to do, they have to move right to run. They will not run as the liberals that the are. They rap themselves in the flag and then bad mouth the military.
 

Wait a minute..........

The guy served in Iraq, and is talking about re-upping if he lost. But LIBERALS WRAP THEMSELVES IN THE FLAG? It is sentiment like this that has torn our Country in two. Patriots come in all shapes and sizes and party affiliations and until people realize that, they are nothing but cattle following Rush Limbaugh or Al Franken to the koolaide trough.

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by midnight Target
Wait a minute..........

The guy served in Iraq, and is talking about re-upping if he lost. But LIBERALS WRAP THEMSELVES IN THE FLAG? It is sentiment like this that has torn our Country in two. Patriots come in all shapes and sizes and party affiliations and until people realize that, they are nothing but cattle following Rush Limbaugh or Al Franken to the koolaide trough.

while I don't agree with him I think he was referring to Hillary not Maj. Hacket

A Schmidt win of less than five points should be a very serious warning sign for Ohio Republicans that something is very, very wrong, while a Hackett victory would be a devastating blow to

I read this today too.  The Dems. are trying to tout ANYTHING as good news to them mainly cause they need it.  Even if they lose they win.

Let's face it the guy was a war vet in a mostly republican district and he lost.  This is no victory for the liberals this is a loss.  This guy was yet another political human sacrifice (wich both parties do way too often)

[JBA]

I think he was floated as test balloon for future Democrats (insert Hillary) whom want to run right of center in Republican areas.

I think he would have made a great Republican representative, and probably would have beating Schmidt had he done so.

He's got a hell of a CV

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hackett

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by JBA
I think he was floated as test balloon for future Democrats (insert Hillary) whom want to run right of center in Republican areas.

I think he would have made a great Republican representative, and probably would have beating Schmidt had he done so.

He's got a hell of a CV

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Hackett

It also sounds like they are trying to spin this as an anti-bush thing.  When will they learn?  ABB didn't work for Kerry and it's not going to work in 06.  They definatly need to come up with some type of "platform" for 08 because ABB wont work if Bush isn't running.

[Manedew]

and here's an editoral from another Point of view

"Call the President an "SOB," Win Votes"

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0803-24.htm

[Thrawn]

Heh, Democrats have to run right.  Whatever, the Republicans have taken over the leftist policies of the Democrats, big socialist government anyone?

The Democrats are merely trying to reclaim it.

[myelo]

Originally posted by JBA
There has been two Democrat Presidents since 1969. Perhaps there is reason for this?

Are you counting Ronald Reagan, who was a Democrat before he switched?

[Chairboy]

Originally posted by myelo
Are you counting Ronald Reagan, who was a Democrat before he switched?

Goodness, sure seems like an awkward silence after that last question, Myelo.



Is this thing on?  You guys still here?

[Charon]

I imagine his time spent on the bloody streets of Fallujah prepared him well for domestic politics

He's the type of no-nonsense candidate the Democrats need to field. They are so whiney and wishy washy with, as Gunslinger pointed out, no platform I could see last time around.

And, Lazs, he's pro 2nd ammendment Only lost the NRA endorsement because Schmidt had a proven record in office Vs. his stated goals. He's a collector, hunter and CCW guy. Around here, I have to worry about the Republicans almost as much as the Democrats where gun ownersip is concerned.  More Middle Class Soccer Moms than Good Ol' Boys so the Republicans bend with the wind.

Charon

[Gunslinger]

Originally posted by Manedew
and here's an editoral from another Point of view

"Call the President an "SOB," Win Votes"

http://www.commondreams.org/views05/0803-24.htm

yea great article

Hackett might well have pulled the ultimate upset had he not been "swiftboated" by Republican operatives and right-wing talk radio hosts in the final days of the campaign. Even nationally-syndicated hosts such as Rush Limbaugh devoted time to attacking Hackett's military record, patriotism and sincerity.

Despite the battering from right-wing media, and despite being overwhelmingly outspent, Hackett achieved the best Democratic showing in the region since the Watergate election of 1974. Indeed, on Wednesday morning, the Enquirer referred to the Democrat's showing as "nothing short of astounding."

yet not a single quote??????