newsobserver.com projects - Bob Etheridge - Comments

Re: Marshall pollster: Yes she can!

MalleusMaleficarum — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:11:22 -0500

No, she can't. Although Marshall is well-accepted in her current office, she trails Burr in the polls. Since Marshall is such a well-known public official, it is unlikely that she can improve on her numbers even with a vigorous campaign. On the other hand, Cal Cunningham is scarcely known in the state, and he can skyrocket in the polls after he launches a vigorous campaign. The DSCC better start courting Cunningham very seriously if they want to defeat Burr next November.

Re: Wicker is out

domewatcher — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:31:53 -0500

Could this be a divine plan? If no one will accept then who is left? Could this be the time for John to make his comeback?

I think he would be a sure thing. John is for the poor people. At the rate Obama is going we will all be poor by the time the election rolls around. Obama's lack of economic policies means that the only ones who will not be poor will be those on government bailouts. If we are all poor then John gets all the votes. John will fight for the poor! We need someone fightin' for us!

The failure of any Democrats to step up and run against Burr is obviously some type parable or omen or low pressure system. The poor will always be among us! John is the only one who cares for the poor! Let's send Burr out on Sarah's bus! End illegal parking! Stand up for the poor!

Re: Wicker is out

BitterEXdemocrat — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:03:50 -0500

How bout RC Soles?

The depth chart is looking bleak.

domewatcher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:55:43 -0500

The first string is out, the second string is out, the third string is out. The taxi squad left in a Yellow Cab. As Brad Pitt, playing Achilles, said: "Is there no one else?"

There's always Bobby Boucher.

Re: Wicker is out

GrayJ — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:17:53 -0500

Here comes Cal

Re: Etheridge takes up for pigs

j1c2kp — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:41 -0500

U.S. Rep. Bob Etheridge, "The police were wrong, he wrote, in their reason for denying permission for PETA to blow hog-waste infused air toward Congress." So Bob can they now come back and blow that poop air toward you guys and gals???

Re: Etheridge takes up for pigs

domewatcher — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:15 -0500

"The police were wrong, he wrote, in their reason for denying permission for PETA to blow hog-waste infused air toward Congress."

I would be more worried about the infused air blowing from Congress. Would the smell of hog-waste infused air even be noticed?

A rose by any other name would smell as sweet to a hog farmer.

Re: Mansell makes another run

pirateman4gop — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:02:03 -0500

Mansell will NOT be the Republican nominee. With all of the Democrat corruption and national Democrat figures having tax problems, the GOP will not have a tax cheat be the nominee against Etheridge. Mansell's third run will end in a primary defeat.

Re: Etheridge passes

SouthsideJohnny — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:38:56 -0500

"......despite a concerted effort by the national Democratic Party to coax him into the race."

You must give Etheridge credit for knowing when to fight and when to sit it out.

".....that Democrats "on the ground in North Carolina have a much different view of this race than party officials in Washington."

And this is something that many of us learned in the military. It is much different on the ground than it is in Washington. Those in Washington may think that North Carolinians are naive but on the ground I hope we are more in touch with reality. Hopefully we will keep some Senators around who will try to keep the creeping socialism in check. Having a Senator like Burr who has his feet firmly planted on the ground is a blessing to all North Carolinians.

NRSC says...

GiggleBox — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:57:49 -0500

...that Democrats "on the ground in North Carolina have a much different view of this race than party officials in Washington."

Welcome to your downfall DC Republicans.

I've already said Burr has this... assuming you and he quit talking.

Re: Etheridge passes

domewatcher — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 11:08:13 -0500

I hope that the Democrats will run a candidate against Sen. Burr. Our electoral system relies on at least two candidates and the Democrats must find someone to face off with Sen. Burr. Unemployment levels are extemely high so there should be someone willing to run, especially if the party would pay the candidate's expenses. Some people will do just about anything for money......even run against Sen. Burr. I applaud the Democrats for their efforts in trying to find a candidate.

Re: Dome memo: Ethics and fence-sitting

captainjack — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:16:38 -0500

"Hard work, perseverance and positive attitude will be rewarded. And if that doesn't work, a nice crisp $20 couldn't hurt."

At least the twenty bucks is reasonable. Seems like state govenment payoffs cost a little more than that. I don't mind the payoffs but couldn't we regulate them. If the state would follow the suggestions of these kids then the price of payoffs would come down! We are in a recession for heaven's sake! Consult these children for an appropriate amount. Show some mercy during these tough economic times.

P.S. You know of course that "hard work, perseverance and positive attitude" does not always work in politics and government. Keep a roll of those crisp $20 handy just in case.

Re: Poll: Burr's numbers up slightly

Dogbyte — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:08:23 -0500

giggles "you do know that Senator Burr is our ONLY voice in the senate that voted FOR Bush's Wall Street Bailout."

And your point is?
And who are you calling a "yankee"?

Re: Poll: Burr's numbers up slightly

BitterEXdemocrat — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:32:20 -0500

there's not a qualified democrackkk in NC to run...thank God.

Re: Poll: Burr's numbers up slightly

GiggleBox — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:39:53 -0500

Dogbyte, you do know that Senator Burr is our ONLY voice in the senate that voted FOR Bush's Wall Street Bailout.

Once you grow up and get adult jobs, you won't be so off hand about throwing all your tax money away to the lazy.

Goldman Sachs wasn't lazy?

On behalf of the good people we grow in small towns, up yours Yankee.