O’Malley More UnPopular Than Corzine… WHEN ELECTED BACK IN 2006
I don’t want to rain on Governor Martin O’Malley’s new campaign manager’s parade, but on this rainy Thursday morning, I want to give him a lesson on Maryland politics. Tom Russell, who made his name working for some Democrat group in DC, tried to argue that Martin O’Malley will win hands down in the next election in an absolute worst case scenario based upon some numbers from New Jersey’s latest election.
Mr. Russell points out that in New Jersey, that the absolute hated Governor Jon Corzine, won Democrats by 86% to Chris Christie’s 8% and that if these numbers hold, then O’Malley wins easily. The problem is, that before Governor Martin O’Malley had any negatives to point at in his initial run, he was only able to garner 85% of the Democrat vote, less than Jon Corzine. Yeah, so
Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley started off more hated than New Jersey’s Jon Corzine was after 4 years amongst his own party.
What Mr. Russell doesn’t realize, is that Maryland Democrats are much more conservative as a whole than New Jersey Democrats. On top of that, Maryland Republicans supported Bob Ehrlich by a stronger percentage than the unified group behind Chris Christie in New Jersey, prior to O’Malley’s massive tax hike.
What Mr. Russell needs to look at is the difference between what Jon Corzine did among Democrats in 2005 compared to 2009. That drop, while only a few percentage points, is crucial since Governor Martin O’Malley needs to hold on to every single vote. If only 3% more Democrats abandon Governor O’Malley than in 2006, he is going to the political graveyard.
Did Governor Martin O’Malley alienate 3% more Democratic voters in the past 4 years by his failure to reduce BGE rates as promised, by enacting the largest tax increase in Maryland history, by making President Obama look bad in spending Stimulus funds in the 4th most inefficient way possible, by purchasing land with taxpayer money from politically connected cronies, by cutting funding for developmentally disabled, by playing with his rock band instead of getting the State in line?
Oh, and Mr. Russell, I know this memo was sent to donors, you’re going to need it because Jon Corzine had a bazillion dollars (spending 4 times more than his opponent) and still couldn’t win, you my friend, are having a candidate that has to fly around the country to scrounge for dollars.
Candidate O’Malley starts off even below Corzine did in New Jersey as a loser with his own party. Perhaps he can turn it around, but the rosy picture painted by Mr. Russell in his “worst case scenario” doesn’t take into account actual Maryland voting history, something very important.
So as Governor O’Malley’s campaign manager wants everyone to take a deep breath, he has to pray that 3% of Democrats in the State haven’t noticed all of those broken campaign promises.
Actually Keynes is about more than just momentary stimulus. The banking crisis pretty much confirmed the belief that the private sector can act in an inefficient manner. Are you surprised? I’m not. If not for govt. stimulus many of you would be out selling pencils. Buffett can only bail out so many companies. Your solution? Let everything fail? Sure that would’ve gone over very well.
Clarksville Conservative, what are you talking about? Be specific when you say I’m wrong. Cite the passage that is wrong.
Nowhere in my post did I argue that stimulus programs have a history of working. Nowhere did I say anything about where stimulus funds were spent or whether they should or should not be eliminated. You love the straw man approach, but when pressed can never quote the straw man you are arguing with.
So again I request, (like I did before, but you refused), please cite the specific passage that is wrong. I’m sure we’ll get some kind of mumbo-jumbo that totally skirts this request, but it is just further evidence that you are unable to carry on any rational debate.
Indy, apparently you can’t read or reason; just whine. My post was clear where you are wrong.
For all the rest of you with an economic brain here is the real deal.
Only a small fraction of Maryland’s stimulus dollars are being used to “jump start” the economy and to create new jobs.
The vast majority of the estimated $4 billion coming to Maryland from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will be used to prop up insoluble programs like Medicaid, pay pension benefits for state teachers that taxpayers cannot afford, extend food stamp benefits, prevent sexually transmitted diseases, and help the homeless, among other welfare programs.
Less than 20 percent of the money is directed to “shovel-ready” projects like roads, bridges and water supplies. No money is targeted toward creating a lower taxed, pro-business environment that makes the state a competitive for new businesses — the long-term key to Maryland’s health.
The September unemployment rate was 7.2 percent in Maryland. In March it was 6.9 percent. This is a 17-year high.
The “stimulus” legislation was billed by Democrats as a targeted means to get America working and spending again. But so far it’s turned into a short-term trust fund to prop up a government employee lifestyle that taxpayers could not afford before the market crashed.
Signs may point to the economy turning around. But the final accounting will show the “stimulus” package was no stimulus.
Clarksville Conservative, you are wrong. For sixty-five years we have known about the Nazi death camps. Many experts have testified that they did exist and that millions of innocents were killed by the Nazis. So don’t come here peddling your anti-semitic hatred.
And I can’t believe that you think that having intimate relations with dead bodies makes your more of an American. That’s now how most us were raised.
This just in … Franchot says revenue shortfall hits 6.6%. That should make for an interesting legislative session and election season.
Shelia looks like she is being beaten AND hard on the ropes….now she was asking developers for Gift Cards…….Aint the Beer getting Cold in Baltimore!
Voice of Reason? Let me get this right….arent you the guy with the low amp radio station? That cares, but gets no respect……. Your Cool,but your inner circle, is not, I met as a young congressman,years ago, when I saw he was from Maryland……..and I sent for him, to come. Note, Voice I sent for Him! Thats, How I met him, the rest is history, when he told me he had a office in Lake Shore, Pasadena, the deal was done! It has been a good friendship. VOR, personally, your a newsman, I am a friend, I could care less…….when Sheila drops……….it may be a different deal, this is the Holiday Season VOICE………and we are gonna get some presents????… Truth! and on your Point……..There is a lota smoke, embers and fun going on……….The best Fire in MD, is Shiela…….she has ignited ! Will, she cop a deal……..and toss…OMG…….O dalley to save herself….Its Deal time???……….Shelia and gift cards……she should just shut up take a deal, and toss O malley onto the fire, and make it a festive hoilday season, with the new do jerry curl flat, chubby fat face Stephanie ( child) blake…300.00 spend to make her look hot! The new mayor of Baltimore………Its a done deal VOICE, Keep Up………….here ,,, chubby fats Stephanie? Mayor…..C4 best wake the hell up and stop runing his mouth and save a city! This little twit girl, is best found at trout house with fries, feeding here GIRTH! Clueless………Nice Job Voice, trying to leak it, get some fame! Its all about you , your the Man! ps Big Time BREAK IT!……..you know you wanna be a STAR!
AVCC……….leave it alone, Its big league Now! NO!!! liitle mouth bloggers are….BIG Mouth! Blogers! about to Blow it wide OPEN!………To be new STAR! On O Malley Watch! Voice of reason!…send you belief ,,,type it……..Men Like you want that Shot! Go for it!
“Signs may point the economy turning around but the final accounting will show the stimulus package was no stimulus.”
When will you give Obama some credit and stop ignoring the disgraceful mess that this man inherited? If a Republican moved into the White House under such conditions you and all of your idiotic conservative PALS would take to the airwaves bemoaning the horrid state of America and how it was going to take time to fix. Your love interest, the apple of your eye, George W. Bush, stood in front of you and presented you with such a pack of horse **** and you bought the whole thing.
Face it White Man, a brother is in charge and 45% of your white male friends helped put him there. So please shut up and get with the program. Hanging out with Rush and Glenn will get you nowhere. If Sarah Palin and MIke Huckabee are all that you’ve got might as well save the trips to Iowa. But you’ll buy the book and line-up to talk to “Mama Grizzily.”
You had me at hello but lost me at goodbye.
Suckers.
This state of ours is in a heap of trouble. It’s time to think outside of the box. I do believe it all started in the city of Baltimore. This city has fallen from grace and has effected all 23 surrounding counties. If you all believe Ehrlich is the answer to what ails us, then I suggest you convince him to run for Mayor.
The 5 Worst Cities for Urban Youth
ScoopDaily has compiled a list of the 5 worst cities for urban youth.
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/Politics/worst-cities-urban-youth/story?id=9083935
My slap happy grand pappy, the man who raised me, worked for 43 years at Bethlehem Steel and he was treated like a rock star: pension, health care, bull roasts on the weekend, etc. Problem? A number of things. American workers are not the problem. They are still the most productive in the world. But, they are expensive. When you can build in another country and keep the profits earned outside of the US off of our tax rolls and not have to deal with the regulatory (OSHA) demands it is no wonder that globalization rules. The interesting aspect is that political stability in the rest of the world actually leads to a decline in wages for US workers. If you can do business without worrying about a coup your more likely to build a plant and bribe the hell out of local officials. We must work on ways to bring jobs back to the US. Any suggestions? Till then ……..
Baltimore is just a small part of a very large picture and I wish Martin O’Malley or Ehrlich were the cause. If the world could only be that simple. Basically, the playing field isn’t level and I think OSHA is good however other parts of the globe allow workers to get sucked into machines with little fear of reprisal. Check out how many workers were killed constructing the venues for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. So think harder Bud Fox, probe, get beneath the surface. Don’t be like Mama Grizzly.
AVCC
Facts are not a Politicians strong suit. The deaf zone and repeating words are the style that works, if you say or type it enough it will get traction and become “true”.
-Reform
-Affordable
-Smart
-Moving Forward
-Green
-Clean
-Save
-etc…
That is what people want to hear, Facts are a stuborn. However, we do get the best politicians money can buy.
DetectiveDick
Question; Don’t you think the time is ripe for this kind of politics to change?
The people, those who are concerned just want to hear the truth. Facts ARE stubborn things and no amount of money will change that fact.
All we need now is a brave soul with a heart of gold to start the ball rolling.
AVCC, That would be you! Yes!
Beltway Greg
#69824
Yeah, I have a suggestion;
Find the ghost of Henry Clay.
Without compromise, we will continue to self destruct.
NO MD Taxpayer
However I do have off spring who someday you may be proud of.
How about you?
#69822 & #69824
Looks like someone is off his meds … sounds like a former troll got a new IP address.
AVCC,
The Brave Souls are us, Politcians are insecure ego activists. Today’s so called elected leaders are dismissive and only cater to money. Today’s so called elected leaders only care about numbers.
With most elections within a 48/52 percent spread, voter turnout is always a key factor. I personally have issues with the non-voters as well as the organized “get the vote” out, SEIU, AFSCME, ACORN etc…
The non-voters complain about the results as the paid to access hoe’s get the cash prize.
Truth and facts do not win elections, shallow words and hollow promises that can be broken after victory by using BLAME is the successful play book. Jim Karvel was the master for Clinton.
This blog has it’s place but you need to do your part as well and present your case to every person you know in your neighborhood, church, store, etc..
After Kerry lost in 2004, the machine created the “it’s all Bushes fault” it took years but it got traction.
“no new taxes”
“hope and change”
“one Maryland”
“believe”
Fow now, it remains a downward slope in Maryland because cash spending and the return of the failed Glendenning retreads that Stupid O’Malley rehired.
As long as the Government is not held accountable by the people, we can all practice the BHO bowel and learn to say “yes boss”
James Carville, The Rajun Cajun. He was the first to show the Republicans that this time it was different. If Gore had employed him in 2000 we would’ve been close to debt free and the Chinese would’ve been burning frequent flyer miles to come and visit us.
Fight on James. We’ve got your back.
And meds? I drink deeply from the cup of truth my friend. You must have me confused with your demigods Rush and Glenn.
Crash!!!!! That’s the sound of reality tearing down the door to your mind. Hurts doesn’t it?
AVCC, a final comment for today.
Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) Maryland
Household’s countable assets must be worth less than $2,000. Some assets are not counted, such as your home; basic items you need for day-to-day living, such as clothing and household appliances, accessories and furniture; one car of any value; life insurance policies’ cash value; real property other than the family’s home if it is listed for sale; an asset that is not actually available, that is, it cannot be sold.
http://www.peoples-law.org/income/gov-ben/tca.htm
There are vast opportunities within the system to create voter dependency.
-Housing assistance
-Energy assistance
-Food stamps
-Medical assitance
-Daycare for Welfare Queens
-Grants to non-profits for redistribution
It just gets better by the year.
Imagine a candidate that ran on a campaign, “you need to get off your dead butt and get a job”
I think I will use my HP and print some cash, after all it would be in the interest of the “working families” for “one Maryland” all for the “common good” as we “move forward together” to provide “healthcare for all” while “fixing the structural deficit” by creating “green jobs” thru sustainable increases in energy prices from a LIAR and now Governor Martin O’Malley.
Election have consequences, can I have a gift card?
And what did the Republicans do with entitlement spending from 2000-2006?
Prediction: Unless he signed a noncompete clause Dobbs will be on Fox within six months. And you know what? He’s doing it for the money. He has gone rogue on us.
DD
#69835
Imagine a candidate that ran on a campaign, “you need to get off your dead butt and get a job”
I can. There is someone out there that will do this, but it ain’t going to be former Governor Ehrlich if he wants the governorship back.
So sad.
“And meds? I drink deeply from the cup of truth my friend. You must have me confused with your demigods Rush and Glenn.
Crash!!!!! That’s the sound of reality tearing down the door to your mind. Hurts doesn’t it?”
It sounds like you need to pour out the kool-aid and check yourself back into therapy. Keep up the rants and ad hominum attacks though as they are mildly amusing.
Beltway Greg
And what did the Republicans do with entitlement spending from 2000-2006?
You are so right.
Question
Are you not fed up, like I am, with all of them?
If not, you should be ashamed.
I’m correct and I’m ashamed?
Beck and Limbaugh are both drug abusers. Prescription or non-prescription, to quote Bob Seger, “it’s still the same.”
Now climb into your special chair and get your treat ready because it’s almost time for your mind cleansing. You can even listen to Sean for three hours in the afternoon to get you prepared.
Shhh. Don’t make any noise cause daddy is having his special time with his make believe friends.
WOW
#69840
Unbelievable BG.
There is something definitely wrong with you.
Bye! Good luck my friend.
Voice of Reason (sic) in #69798:
I appreciate that you would not play politics with such a tragedy and attempt to score points based on this deranged persons actions.
I stand with the constitution = I would never use this families tragedy to try to score political points.
Is that how you see people’s lives? As points to be scored? This is just another illustration of the sick liberal mindset. They only care about the Constitution when they want to use it as a weapon against America. Well the Constitution isn’t a suicide pact. How about YOU tell me where in the Constitution it says we can have all these liberal programs.
You people are a bunch of sick ***** trying to tear America down. Every time a criminal gets off on a technicality, there’s some liberal at the bottom of it. They should be made to pay for their actions. You think you can belittle us with your doublespeak and so called facts that can be twisted to prove anything. But you’re losing! Everybody hates liberals, even themselves.
Wrong with me? Bro, I bet you voted for Bush twice didn’t you? Go ahead admit it. So sad, life is an ocean and you continue to play in that fetid foul smelling creek behind the shopping center. Someone speaks metaphorically and you go to pieces. I bet you were fun in high school. Give him a C.
BG or buckwheat or whoever you are this week, you are one pathetic cretin. The only one here resorting to name calling and attacks is you.
As far as high school went, it was Ok. You probably became somewhat adept at opening lockers from the inside.
Concerning the Bush votes, I would have voted for a martian before moonbat Gore or emperor Kerry. Bush lost his way in the second term and “thinking”/sarc voters presented us with liberal majorities in the house and sentate and an incompetent, socialist, America hating third stringer in the White House. That’s ok, the tide has turned and a year from now Barry will be a lame duck and can spend more time shooting hoops.
Bipolar Greg,
Off the meds again, I see.
Life doesn’t need to be a rollercoaster. See a doctor, and not just for those blue pills that make the trouser snake stand at attention for 3 minutes.
For somebody that is obviously intelligent, and can usually make rational points, even if I don’t always agree with them, I don’t understand the hostility.
What are you afraid of?
“O’Malley More UnPopular Than Corzine… WHEN ELECTED BACK IN 2006”
Boy & Girls, we need to stop this inner bickering and focus on the future. That future would be ways in which my beloved governor can become popular again.
Suggestions … Suggestions … And, did I mention suggestions?
My thoughts …
First, I think he needs to included everyone of us in his Christmas & Valentine’s day cards list. Birthday cards with personalized hand written messages would be a bonus, too; but not expected. Next, he could take one of us out to dinner on that day when you or I was working late and can’t make it home to make dinner. Moreover, if he could get your or mine kids ready for school in the morning would help out tremendously. And, when was the last time he asked anyone of you if he could take the kids to the doctor or for haircuts? In fact, if he would just listen to either you or me when we spoke and not give us that glazed over deer in the headlights look would definitely add to his likability. Yes, I realize that he does cut the governor’s mansion lawn and does personally change the oil in the governor’s limo, but these are just examples of minor commitments of the things he does. He still has a lot of free time. And, does he really need to take so many trips? He leaves us citizens to do all the work while he’s out every night drinking with buddies and staying in a hotel room. For just once, I’d like to be the one that goes on the trip and leave him to run my household.
Sitting around and calling yourself governor doesn’t mean you can sit around and do nothing. Therefore, Governor O’Malley, please stop and do what you campaigned on, “Helping working families in Maryland.”
Beltway Greg is a name-calling jackass. He’s a total fagboy because he has to resort to name-calling. Whenever a dillhole like Beltway Girl can’t think of something constructive to say they stick to the tried and true liberal strategy of putting a label on their enemy.
My oh my oh my! Pin the tail on Beltway Grey Day here Sports fans!
I’m so sorry that I seem to have offended someone today but that’s the way it goes when you refuse to accept the reality of the situation.
Names? What? I just casually mention that you voted twice for George W. Bush and you people lose control of your bowels. Come to think of it I’d be mad at myself too if I had been duped not once but twice. The hilarious thing is that I didn’t call you one single name.
“Fagboy,” “Dillhole,” Can’t you do better than that? No, you can’t and that explains a great deal. Have you ever gotten the feeling that you’ve been cheated?
Voice of Reason (sic):
When you get done with your ad hominem attacks, and your petty generalizations, please go back and read my response. I choose not to use this tragedy as a canvas on which to project my political points - you seem to feel that this is acceptable. I think your method of using this tragedy to further your politics is despicable. I support your freedom to do so.
Most of all I am sorry for the family of the boy who was murdered.
If you would like to discuss the justice system of our country and what ails it, I would be happy to engage in a civil discussion - although I am no expert.
Convict sheila she did it!
No, convict Hillary. Remember Rush said that she killed Vince Foster and dumped his body in Fort Marcy Park. All of your generalizations are indeed petty and are an attempt to biaficate
your reader’s attentions.
It’s you and your ilk who are despicable for continually letting or causing this to happen.
“I’m sorry for the family of the boy who was murdered.”
I’m sure that’s cold comfort to the family. Again the liberals show how out of touch they are. It’s just like Dukakis’s response about his wife getting raped.
Rush never said Shrillary killed Vince Foster or did anything with his body. Once again the leftards have to lie about MahaRushie to smear him. Some things never end. That sure backfired didn’t it? Rush practically runs the political universe now and Hilary is shunted away in a corner to lick her wounds (and something else on the side, I’m sure).
Well, yes he did. Wanna bet $10K? Can you roll that log? Didn’t think so and she is Sec. of State. Sure, somebody put baby in the corner. Oxy loving Rush smears himself.
Say what you want but Dukakis was a man of his word. He was against capital punishment. How many people have been wrongfully executed in this country? Particularly the poor and black? Emmitt Till ring any bells?
And I’ll bet Hillary is getting has gotten far more than you’ve ever gotten in your life and yes I’m counting those encounters you’ve had at the various Rest Stops you frequent. Big truck driving men with Double R Bar Burgers on their breath and a man sandwich on their mind. Take it easy big fellow remember how complicated it became for Larry Craig.
How many poor and black murderers have gotten away with it. Way more than wrongfully convicted. The line about Rush is pure slander. He always just reports the facts and let’s us draw from them the obvious conclusion. Why don’t you you link to some source pointing to this supposed accusation. Of course she can do more than me (and you) if she lies cheats or kills for it. Once we clean house in 2010 it’ll be time to revisit all the Clinton administration BS that continues in the current administration.
69850 -
It seems that you continually make my point that you are the only one who last lost control … check and mate!