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I’m voting in the GOP primary here today. For Governor, I’ll support a former Lt Gov against the Trump guy. Trump reportedly dislikes her because he saw a picture of her kid at a prom with the kid of a Wis Supreme Court Justice who didn’t vote his way on election issues. For the Senate, I’m going with Ron Johnson because he’s preferable to whoever the dog’s breakfast of Dem candidates churns up.
I have to say that overall I’m a little disappointed in this year’s primary season. It seems more chaotic and unserious than usual. Especially on the GOP side, choosing minor celebrities over veteran politicians. It looks like it could cost a few Senate seats at a time when there’s a lot of dissatisfaction with the economy and governance in general.
iris lilies
8-9-22, 11:35am
I’m voting in the GOP primary here today. For Governor, I’ll support a former Lt Gov against the Trump guy. Trump reportedly dislikes her because he saw a picture of her kid at a prom with the kid of a Wis Supreme Court Justice who didn’t vote his way on election issues. For the Senate, I’m going with Ron Johnson because he’s preferable to whoever the dog’s breakfast of Dem candidates churns up.
I have to say that overall I’m a little disappointed in this year’s primary season. It seems more chaotic and unserious than usual. Especially on the GOP side, choosing minor celebrities over veteran politicians. It looks like it could cost a few Senate seats at a time when there’s a lot of dissatisfaction with the economy and governance in general.
That was my take on what The Editors (podcast) were saying, that the Democrats are putting out so many ridiculous candidates it should be a walk in the park for many GOP races. Unfortunately the GOP put up the wrong candidates.
idiots all around. Here in Missouri the standard GOP candidate won the big controversial race knocking out Eric Greitens who ran an Edgelord campaign.
That was my take on what The Editors (podcast) were saying, that the Democrats are putting out so many ridiculous candidates it should be a walk in the park for many GOP races. Unfortunately the GOP put up the wrong candidates.
idiots all around. Here in Missouri the standard GOP candidate won the big controversial race knocking out Eric Greitens who ran an Edgelord campaign.
Yes. The term “race to the bottom” would certainly seem to apply here.
So my takeaway from the OP is that they prefer what comes out of the dog to what goes in.
Seriously? Traitor Ron Johnson....
Kleefisch is of the same ilk as walker.... not for the people but just there to give to big business... antiquated abortion views. She is better than the other "republicans" running but not much. Hope you are right and Senate seats are lost.
***Don't know why you keep referring to this as the GOP primary? It is a primary for all!
Seriously? Traitor Ron Johnson....
***Don't know why you keep referring to this as the GOP primary? It is a primary for all!
As we say up here, you betcha!
It’s a partisan primary. You have to choose one party ‘s ballot.
Obviously. Not just GOP primary as you keep stating.
Hopefully, Jonnson's recent debacle will cost him the election. We don't need "maga republicans."
Obviously. Not just GOP primary as you keep stating.
Hopefully, Jonnson's recent debacle will cost him the election. We don't need "maga republicans."
Some people would rather stick with their tribe even if it means voting for a traitor who helped the party’s president try to overthrow the government. That’s just how they roll. I’m guessing they don’t have mirrors in their bathrooms so they don’t have to look at themselves in the morning.
Some people would rather stick with their tribe even if it means voting for a traitor who helped the party’s president try to overthrow the government. That’s just how they roll. I’m guessing they don’t have mirrors in their bathrooms so they don’t have to look at themselves in the morning.
In my alternate universe, they don't have mirrors because they don't have reflections. but seriously--they're probably proud of their ability to !) stick it to the libs, and 2) deliver for their fat cat donors.
iris lilies
8-9-22, 9:20pm
I do actually like sticking it to the libs, the sanctimonious lecturing tight assed libs. I do enjoy that, I have to admit it.
I do actually like sticking it to the libs, the sanctimonious lecturing tight assed libs. I do enjoy that, I have to admit it.
So you hate the country? When the republicans succeed next time in overthrowing the government what then? You’ll stick your tongue out and say ‘Nya nya nya nya. We won! **** all y’all libs!’? Is that really what you want?
iris lilies
8-9-22, 9:39pm
So you hate the country? When the republicans succeed next time in overthrowing the government what then? You’ll stick your tongue out and say ‘Nya nya nya nya. We won! **** all y’all libs!’? Is that really what you want?
No, I enjoy “sticking it to the libs” Which doesn’t mean over throwing our country’s democratic order.
No, I enjoy “sticking it to the libs” Which doesn’t mean over throwing our country’s democratic order.
I think libs believe disagreeing with them is an attempt to overthrow democratic order. It's all about them you know.
Obviously. Not just GOP primary as you keep stating.
He cast his votes in the Republican primary using the state's Republican ballot. You cast your votes in the Democratic primary using the state's Democratic ballot. You both voted in different primaries.
He cast his votes in the Republican primary using the state's Republican ballot. You cast your votes in the Democratic primary using the state's Democratic ballot. You both voted in different primaries.
The difference is that ldahl is happy to vote for a shitbag that participated in an attempted coup against this country. Frugal one did not. If ldahl can look at himself in the morning after doing such a thing than god bless him. I don’t believe in god but I’d like to think that if god actually existed he would frown on such things.
flowerseverywhere
8-9-22, 10:01pm
I’m voting in the GOP primary here today. For Governor, I’ll support a former Lt Gov against the Trump guy. Trump reportedly dislikes her because he saw a picture of her kid at a prom with the kid of a Wis Supreme Court Justice who didn’t vote his way on election issues. For the Senate, I’m going with Ron Johnson because he’s preferable to whoever the dog’s breakfast of Dem candidates churns up.
I have to say that overall I’m a little disappointed in this year’s primary season. It seems more chaotic and unserious than usual. Especially on the GOP side, choosing minor celebrities over veteran politicians. It looks like it could cost a few Senate seats at a time when there’s a lot of dissatisfaction with the economy and governance in general.
what policies of Ron Johnson do you like? As I read his biography he is no dummy. But I’m unsure where he is going with his comments on social security mean. In my seventies, I have many friends who worked hard their whole lives and need SS and Medicare to survive.
iris lilies
8-9-22, 10:11pm
He cast his votes in the Republican primary using the state's Republican ballot. You cast your votes in the Democratic primary using the state's Democratic ballot. You both voted in different primaries.
I drafted a couple of responses to frugal – one and then thought… Sigh. naw, what's the point.
Some things stand to serve as—an illustration.
But since we opened it up, Frugal-one is the only person in this discussion to limit discussion of the Wisconsin primary by using the word “just “in reference to one political party.
I drafted a couple of responses to frugal – one and then thought… Sigh. naw, what's the point.
Sometimes people need to be corrected so they don't keep making the same mistake over and over again, and this mistake has been made almost daily recently.
I drafted a couple of responses to frugal – one and then thought… Sigh. naw, what's the point.
Some things stand to serve as a wonderful illustration.
But since we opened it up, Frugal-one is the only person in this discussion to limit discussion of the Wisconsin primary by using the word “just “in reference to one political party.
Ldahl could have voted for someone other than Rojo the clown. But he didn’t. Because just like you he doesn’t give a flying **** about the fact that rojo the clown 🤡 participated in an attempt to overthrow the government. You probably voted for shit bag haha Hawley. The fascist man in the senate. Tell us about the mirror in your bathroom.
iris lilies
8-10-22, 8:29am
what policies of Ron Johnson do you like? As I read his biography he is no dummy. But I’m unsure where he is going with his comments on social security mean. In my seventies, I have many friends who worked hard their whole lives and need SS and Medicare to survive.
If you are really making the argument “Social Security is needed” then I hardly consider that an argument. It’s a broad statement of fact.
I don’t know anything about Ron Johnson’s positions but after your comment I briefly skimmed recent press about his Social Security and Medicare position, and he’s been saying the same thing consistently throughout his Senate career, that they should be a budget items. Controllable that way through congressional budget appropriations.
It appears you think he is proposing eliminating security Medicare and I don’t know why you think that. Please explain why you think that.
frugal-one
8-10-22, 9:20am
He cast his votes in the Republican primary using the state's Republican ballot. You cast your votes in the Democratic primary using the state's Democratic ballot. You both voted in different primaries.
Not true here. It was one ballot and the same day.
frugal-one
8-10-22, 9:23am
I drafted a couple of responses to frugal – one and then thought… Sigh. naw, what's the point.
Some things stand to serve as—an illustration.
But since we opened it up, Frugal-one is the only person in this discussion to limit discussion of the Wisconsin primary by using the word “just “in reference to one political party.
Huh? I can only discuss WI because it is the only one I am personally familiar with.
frugal-one
8-10-22, 9:25am
Sometimes people need to be corrected so they don't keep making the same mistake over and over again, and this mistake has been made almost daily recently.
Yeah, such as certain people having their head in the sand and not wanting to see reality….
frugal-one
8-10-22, 9:35am
[QUOTE=iris lilies;412441]If you are really making the argument “Social Security is needed” then I hardly consider that an argument. It’s a broad statement of fact.
I don’t know anything about Ron Johnson’s positions but after your comment I briefly skimmed recent press about his Social Security and Medicare position, and he’s been saying the same thing consistently throughout his Senate career, that they should be a budget items. Controllable that way through congressional budget appropriations.
It appears you think he is proposing eliminating security Medicare and I don’t know why you think that. Please explain why you think that.[/
……
The junior senator from Wisconsin wants to put Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block," Schumer told reporters last Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. "He would like to revoke the guarantee of Medicare and Social Security and make them discretionary. Well, you know what happens when we make things discretionary around here? All too often, they get cut or even eliminated. We don’t want to do that.”
Johnson does not support cutting the programs altogether, a spokeswoman for Johnson, Alexa Henning, told the outlet.
"The senator’s point was that without fiscal discipline and oversight typically found with discretionary spending, Congress has allowed the guaranteed benefits for programs like Social Security and Medicare to be threatened," Henning said.
frugal-one
8-10-22, 9:43am
I do actually like sticking it to the libs, the sanctimonious lecturing tight assed libs. I do enjoy that, I have to admit it.
Your voice has no bite since you admit to not following the news and, therefore, many times do not know what you are talking about. It makes it a waste of time even responding.
"It appears you think he is proposing eliminating security Medicare and I don’t know why you think that. Please explain why you think that."
Because discretionary spending items can be eliminated on a whim, probably.
Social Security is a program that works. We should remove the income cap, add a sliding scale for contributions, and otherwise leave it alone. Of course Republican lawmakers think SS is unnecessary, because they don't need it--and once again, the cruelty is the point.
***Don't know why you keep referring to this as the GOP primary? It is a primary for all!
It’s a partisan primary. You have to choose one party ‘s ballot.
He cast his votes in the Republican primary using the state's Republican ballot. You cast your votes in the Democratic primary using the state's Democratic ballot. You both voted in different primaries.
Not true here. It was one ballot and the same day.
So, are you saying that you received one ballot with both Republican and Democratic candidates and were able to pick and choose candidates from either party?
Voting underway in Wisconsin's partisan primary. Here's everything you need to know | Govt-and-politics | kenoshanews.com
(https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-partisan-primary-election/article_b598f2ca-0c07-511f-8ec3-f0c1939462d0.html)Do I have to declare a party affiliation?
"No. Wisconsin has open primaries, meaning you don’t need to register with a particular party in order to vote in that party’s primary. You choose which primary you want to vote in when you complete your ballot."
Your voice has no bite since you admit to not following the news and, therefore, many times do not know what you are talking about. It makes it a waste of time even responding.
Said the person who asserted that Ruth Bader Ginsburg “put Roe through”.
Ldahl could have voted for someone other than Rojo the clown. But he didn’t. Because just like you he doesn’t give a flying **** about the fact that rojo the clown 🤡 participated in an attempt to overthrow the government. You probably voted for shit bag haha Hawley. The fascist man in the senate. Tell us about the mirror in your bathroom.
The man in the mirror reflects on the fact that his neighbors who haven’t taken down their Trump signs yet regard him as a “”RINO”, while others dissolve into a puddle of puerile put downs if he doesn’t want to exterminate the Republican Party root and branch.
As he scrapes off his graying stubble, he decides that he can’t go far wrong enraging the rabid fringe elements of all stripes.
So, are you saying that you received one ballot with both Republican and Democratic candidates and were able to pick and choose candidates from either party?
Voting underway in Wisconsin's partisan primary. Here's everything you need to know | Govt-and-politics | kenoshanews.com
(https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-partisan-primary-election/article_b598f2ca-0c07-511f-8ec3-f0c1939462d0.html)Do I have to declare a party affiliation?
"No. Wisconsin has open primaries, meaning you don’t need to register with a particular party in order to vote in that party’s primary. You choose which primary you want to vote in when you complete your ballot."
That’s right. There were four parties on the ballot, but you could only vote for one party’s primary race.
iris lilies
8-10-22, 10:28am
[QUOTE=iris lilies;412441]If you are really making the argument “Social Security is needed” then I hardly consider that an argument. It’s a broad statement of fact.
I don’t know anything about Ron Johnson’s positions but after your comment I briefly skimmed recent press about his Social Security and Medicare position, and he’s been saying the same thing consistently throughout his Senate career, that they should be a budget items. Controllable that way through congressional budget appropriations.
It appears you think he is proposing eliminating security Medicare and I don’t know why you think that. Please explain why you think that.[/
……
The junior senator from Wisconsin wants to put Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block," Schumer told reporters last Wednesday, according to the Washington Post. "He would like to revoke the guarantee of Medicare and Social Security and make them discretionary. Well, you know what happens when we make things discretionary around here? All too often, they get cut or even eliminated. We don’t want to do that.”
Johnson does not support cutting the programs altogether, a spokeswoman for Johnson, Alexa Henning, told the outlet.
"The senator’s point was that without fiscal discipline and oversight typically found with discretionary spending, Congress has allowed the guaranteed benefits for programs like Social Security and Medicare to be threatened," Henning said.
Fiscal discipline. Wow, what a concept. We surely do want to nip that in the bud.
Besides any Medicare/Social Security budget appropriation coming from Congress could just as easily go up as well as down. You all know this. This would seem to me to be an automatic vote in for Democrats for now until the end of time. I think you all may be missing out on an opportunity here.
That’s right. There were four parties on the ballot, but you could only vote for one party’s primary race.What keeps people from voting for their preferred candidate in their party and also voting for a fringe candidate for the same office in the opposing party?
What keeps people from voting for their preferred candidate in their party and also voting for a fringe candidate for the same office in the opposing party?
That would invalidate the ballot.
The man in the mirror reflects on the fact that his neighbors who haven’t taken down their Trump signs yet regard him as a “”RINO”, while others dissolve into a puddle of puerile put downs if he doesn’t want to exterminate the Republican Party root and branch.
As he scrapes off his graying stubble, he decides that he can’t go far wrong enraging the rabid fringe elements of all stripes.
Sorry. If you voted for Rojo the traitor clown you're no better than the rabid fringe on the right. You've tossed whatever principals you once had in the trash.
frugal-one
8-10-22, 11:33am
So, are you saying that you received one ballot with both Republican and Democratic candidates and were able to pick and choose candidates from either party?
Voting underway in Wisconsin's partisan primary. Here's everything you need to know | Govt-and-politics | kenoshanews.com
(https://www.kenoshanews.com/news/state-and-regional/govt-and-politics/heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-tuesdays-partisan-primary-election/article_b598f2ca-0c07-511f-8ec3-f0c1939462d0.html)Do I have to declare a party affiliation?
"No. Wisconsin has open primaries, meaning you don’t need to register with a particular party in order to vote in that party’s primary. You choose which primary you want to vote in when you complete your ballot."
I was there and know the rules.
frugal-one
8-10-22, 11:37am
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Fiscal discipline. Wow, what a concept. We surely do want to nip that in the bud.
Besides any Medicare/Social Security budget appropriation coming from Congress could just as easily go up as well as down. You all know this. This would seem to me to be an automatic vote in for Democrats for now until the end of time. I think you all may be missing out on an opportunity here.
Good idea. Johnson wants to cut it and, as we both well know, it will be hell to get it back again.
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