Hagan should run, if she wants
Ed Cone taps into some unbelievable gum-flapping in the N.C. Dem blogsphere.
The issue is whether Kay Hagan, the Democratic state senator from Greensboro, will or ought to change her mind about running for the U.S. Senate.
Getting into the race, after announcing earlier she'd stay out, would force a primary against Jim Neal.
If you've heard of Jim Neal, chances are it's because he recently confirmed publicly that he's gay.
Suddenly, it seems to conspiracy theorists, national Democrats are scrambling to find a, well, nongay candidate -- hence Hagan's possible renewed interest. And that's homophobic!
For a party that runs practically everything in North Carolina, this is just pitiful. Dole was supposed to be vulnerable, but she looks invincible compared to the opposition.
Forget the fact that Neal is gay. Who is he? He's never run for office and, although a native of Greensboro, he lived outside North Carolina for something like 25 years until 2006. Oops. There goes one issue to hold against Dole.
Hagan, on the other hand, is an experienced (and undefeated) campaigner who quickly rose into leadership positions in the state Senate. She's a go-getter, super smart and politically savvy. If she decides she wants to challenge Dole after all, she should go for it. No one owes Jim Neal the nomination. He should be willing to fight for it in a primary like anyone else. He sure shouldn't be granted a free pass because he's gay. Only politically correct liberal Democrats could come up with that.
Hagan's paid her dues and earned a shot at higher office if she wants. If anything, the newcomer should step out of her way. But, frankly, I doubt she'd have much trouble beating him in a primary.
Dole, of course, would be a different story. In fact, she might be invincible if Democrats keep this up.
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Dole, of course, would be a different story. In fact, she might be invincible if Democrats keep this up.* Doug
Really! But if a Ron Paul type of democrat jumps into the race, than what? You have a real race in the primary with real issues and where the direction this country is headed and it is not petty at the present rate it is going. Your problem Doug is that you have bought into the conservative republican, liberal democrat establishment myth that Harry
Potter's wizard is really Gay.
Posted on October 25, 2007 8:42 PM
Ed Cone taps into some unbelievable gum-flapping in the N.C. Dem blogsphere.* Doug
ps. Asking Ed for political advice and solutions in political races is like asking him where he got his medical training to do brain surgery on the internet. And for gosh sakes don't ask Sam the lawyer to be his backup in the operation.
Posted on October 25, 2007 8:53 PM
For a party that runs practically everything in North Carolina, this is just pitiful. * Doug
ps again! You must be having senior moments like me Doug. Have you forgot the last 6 years of Republican control and leadership in the nation? Do have you any proof that the present republican leadership in this state would be just as pitiful like their past national brothers and sisters? Frankly, It appears that both parties would screw up a free lunch in a New York City heartbeat if Rudy or Hillary got in.
Posted on October 25, 2007 9:13 PM
Hagan's paid her dues and earned a shot at higher office* Doug
ps,ps,ps again Doug! Is there some secret political establishment club or a constitutional law that says a candiate must pay dues or suck up to the present political system before they are consider a candiate for any political office. What you are really saying Doug, is that it is the opinion of the elite establishment corporate mainstream media, who gets to decide who the prefect candiate is in their political Paradise should be instead of the " We The People"
And we all thought that you were a journalist of the masses? No wonder the conspiracy theorists is the fastest and biggest growing massive movement in the history of this country.
Posted on October 25, 2007 9:35 PM
"Paying dues" is working one's way up through the system. How about serving in some lesser offices and establishing a track record so "the people" can get an idea of your capabilities in a position of public trust?
The alternative is to have a super-rich outsider like a John Edwards blow in and spend his way into a high office, skipping all the lower rungs on the ladder. Is that your ideal? Jim Neal seems to fit that particular mold.
Of course, even the Senate wasn't a high enough office for Edwards.
Posted on October 26, 2007 7:17 AM
"Paying dues" is working one's way up through the system. How about serving in some lesser offices and establishing a track record so "the people" can get an idea of your capabilities in a position of public trust?*Doug
Naw! What for? Sounds like a top down scam. If your charactor is clean as a private citizen, surely your capabilities would be known. The American dream is simple. "Reach for the Stars" and it will be yours. The founders would roll their eyes if it was suggested that one must wait for the impossible dream.
The alternative is to have a super-rich outsider like a John Edwards blow in and spend his way into a high office, skipping all the lower rungs on the ladder. Is that your ideal? Jim Neal seems to fit that particular mold.* Doug
Big deal! How many republicans are millionares who are running for office or have run in this state from the past by blowing their money to climb this unknown political ladder that one must do? John Edwards first campaign was a flunk since the sitting Senator was a easy target for change like Dole. What is the difference between the so-called rich republican lawyer Bill Graham and Jim Neal?
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Bill Graham has already blown 2 million bucks and still nobody knows who he is or really cares what he stands for. Mr Neal is history since Ms Hagan is in the race now....Which means you were correct in your first statement on what a shambles the Democrat establishment party is in.
Of course, even the Senate wasn't a high enough office for Edwards.* Doug
Agree! Wait until he finds out that the highest office in New Hampshire is a 6 story building!
Posted on October 26, 2007 12:20 PM
I don't know anything about Bill Graham. Jim Neal's already gotten more attention.
Posted on October 26, 2007 12:40 PM
I don't know anything about Bill Graham. Jim Neal's already gotten more attention.* Doug
I thought you were into Religious leaders? And who is Jim Neal after today since Kay is jumping into Charlie Shumer New York City Hillary camp.
" How dare you! How dare you!" Said Slick Willie today after being confronted by the new and amazing 9/11 Truth massive movement.
Posted on October 26, 2007 1:25 PM