Sharron Angle hands election to Harry Reid

[DerbyCat]

I believe what she really wants is some to run her Propaganda campaign... This isn't about being elected, she wants to take control and force her Christian ways upon us all.

[Cannon Shell]

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ..._nevada_senate

Despite all the hoopla she trails by 2 % points. Since the economic news looks like it is about to get worse a hard hit state like Nevada is much more likely to forget stuff that happens in July when they are voting in November especially since the GOP finally installed a professional mouthpiece for Angle. The idea that Harry Reid is a lock to win is a bit premature.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

Despite all the hoopla she trails by 2 % points. Since the economic news looks like it is about to get worse a hard hit state like Nevada is much more likely to forget stuff that happens in July when they are voting in November especially since the GOP finally installed a professional mouthpiece for Angle. The idea that Harry Reid is a lock to win is a bit premature.

Angle used to be ahead by 11.

Edit: and remember that Angle is famously on record recently saying that, as a US Senator, it is "not her job" to help create jobs.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by Cannon Shell

http://www.rasmussenreports.com/publ..._nevada_senate

Despite all the hoopla she trails by 2 % points. Since the economic news looks like it is about to get worse a hard hit state like Nevada is much more likely to forget stuff that happens in July when they are voting in November especially since the GOP finally installed a professional mouthpiece for Angle. The idea that Harry Reid is a lock to win is a bit premature.

I really want Harry Reid to beat this crazy bitch.

[Riot]

[GenuineRisk]

In defense of Angle's abortion position- she's actually being much more consistent than most of America. If one really believes abortion is murder, then it's murder no matter under what circumstances the baby was conceived. A baby conceived from rape is just as innoncent as one conceived from not using a condom.

Opposing abortion except in cases of rape and incest means simply that you are opposed to women having consensual sex for reasons other than procreation. Angle's position is considerably less offensive.

And Republicans have opposed Social Security since its inception. Angle is just being open about the right's position on these issues, rather than hiding behind doublespeak about trickle-down and self-reliance and states' rights and whatever other gobbledygook is spewed to cover up the objective of institutionalizing inequality. She's just being honest. And people are calling her crazy for it.

But yes, she is handing Reid the election on a silver platter. Which, for this liberal, sucks, as I'd rather see someone else in charge of the Senate.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

In defense of Angle's abortion position- she's actually being much more consistent than most of America. If one really believes abortion is murder, then it's murder no matter under what circumstances the baby was conceived. A baby conceived from rape is just as innoncent as one conceived from not using a condom.

Opposing abortion except in cases of rape and incest means simply that you are opposed to women having consensual sex for reasons other than procreation. Angle's position is considerably less offensive.

And Republicans have opposed Social Security since its inception. Angle is just being open about the right's position on these issues, rather than hiding behind doublespeak about trickle-down and self-reliance and states' rights and whatever other gobbledygook is spewed to cover up the objective of institutionalizing inequality. She's just being honest. And people are calling her crazy for it.

But yes, she is handing Reid the election on a silver platter. Which, for this liberal, sucks, as I'd rather see someone else in charge of the Senate.

Someone has spoken well of you...perhaps they o d'd on their antihistamines.


All the same...is there a way I can receive a photo of your boo bees today?

[joeydb]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

In defense of Angle's abortion position- she's actually being much more consistent than most of America. If one really believes abortion is murder, then it's murder no matter under what circumstances the baby was conceived. A baby conceived from rape is just as innoncent as one conceived from not using a condom.

Opposing abortion except in cases of rape and incest means simply that you are opposed to women having consensual sex for reasons other than procreation. Angle's position is considerably less offensive.

And Republicans have opposed Social Security since its inception. Angle is just being open about the right's position on these issues, rather than hiding behind doublespeak about trickle-down and self-reliance and states' rights and whatever other gobbledygook is spewed to cover up the objective of institutionalizing inequality. She's just being honest. And people are calling her crazy for it.

But yes, she is handing Reid the election on a silver platter. Which, for this liberal, sucks, as I'd rather see someone else in charge of the Senate.

Good points, and she might be seen as radical in a blue state.

But if life does begin at conception, which is more likely than any other place, her position is not crazy.

And many oppose social security because of it being an actual Ponzi scheme that must crash, and people will be left holding the bag at retirement no matter how many adjustments are made. That is also not crazy.

But as I led out with in this response, it might be too far a departure from the positions of previous senators for this election.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by joeydb

But if life does begin at conception, which is more likely than any other place, her position is not crazy.

Angles position is beyond crazy to women that think they should not be forced by law to incubate, birth, financially and physically support, and raise the child of the criminal who raped them.

I disagree that Angle is all that honest in reflecting her beliefs and intentions if elected to the Senate. She is going out of her way to hide those very values from public scrutiny, in an attempt to get elected, from taking her positions off her website to avoiding questions from the press and public.

[miraja2]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

In defense of Angle's abortion position- she's actually being much more consistent than most of America. If one really believes abortion is murder, then it's murder no matter under what circumstances the baby was conceived. A baby conceived from rape is just as innoncent as one conceived from not using a condom.

Opposing abortion except in cases of rape and incest means simply that you are opposed to women having consensual sex for reasons other than procreation. Angle's position is considerably less offensive.

And Republicans have opposed Social Security since its inception. Angle is just being open about the right's position on these issues, rather than hiding behind doublespeak about trickle-down and self-reliance and states' rights and whatever other gobbledygook is spewed to cover up the objective of institutionalizing inequality. She's just being honest. And people are calling her crazy for it.

But yes, she is handing Reid the election on a silver platter. Which, for this liberal, sucks, as I'd rather see someone else in charge of the Senate.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

Keep dreaming!

[Riot]

Originally Posted by timmgirvan

Keep dreaming!

That's true, the GOP seems to have embraced the Tea Party with open arms.

[timmgirvan]

Originally Posted by Riot

That's true, the GOP seems to have embraced the Tea Party with open arms.

Not exactly! Do you even know what impeccable means?

[Smooth Operator]

Classic not-ready-for-prime-time teabagger

Hilarious that they have some slick con helping the doofus now.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

I really want Harry Reid to beat this crazy bitch.

I will never set foot in Las Vegas as long as Harry Reid is in office

[Nascar1966]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I will never set foot in Las Vegas as long as Harry Reid is in office

I will make it two of us. F Reid.

[Antitrust32]

Originally Posted by AeWingnut

I will never set foot in Las Vegas as long as Harry Reid is in office

Honestly I cant stand Harry Reid. But Sharron Angle seems to be an equally bad choice, and at lead Reid isnt bat **** crazy like Angle.

I hope a third person gets voted in.

[Riot]

And the Sharron Angle angle gets better and better:

Sharron Angle Says Democrats' Agenda Violates 'The First Commandment,' Frames Reid As Dark Overlord

Nevada Republican Senate candidate Sharron Angle has long seen religious meaning behind her candidacy, going so far as to tell supporters that God was behind her rise from political obscurity, guiding her path to Congress.

On Wednesday, the celestial threads took another turn towards the bizarre, as Nevada political reporter Jon Ralston uncovered an interview in which the Tea Party favorite said that actions of the federal government were a "violation of the First Commandment" -- not amendment, commandment.

"I know people are very frightened about what's going on in this country," Angle said in an interview that originally aired on April 21 with TruNews Christian Radio's Rick Wile. "And these programs that you mentioned -- that Obama has going with Reid and Pelosi pushing them forward -- are all entitlement programs built to make government our God. And that's really what's happening in this country is a violation of the First Commandment. We have become a country entrenched in idolatry, and that idolatry is the dependency upon our government. We're supposed to depend upon God for our protection and our provision and for our daily bread, not for our government. And you've just identified the real crux of the problem."

This statement alone was a rather glaring reflection of just how infused religion is in Angle's political mindset. The Nevada Republican has already made major waves arguing in opposition to abortion even in cases of rape and incest.

But once Ralston published the exchange, things grew even more bizarre. Angle's communications director, Jarrod Agen -- who was hired, it should be noted, less than 24 hours ago -- sent a clarifying statement to the reporter that was dipped even deeper in religious tones, framing Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) as a sort of dark overlord.

"Only the supreme arrogance of Senator Reid would believe that he has a divine right to rule over mere mortals by ramming through Obamacare, billions in reckless spending, and yes, buying cocaine for monkeys," Agen said. "The fact is, Reid has acted like he's all-powerful and accountable to no one. People are frustrated because, like Sharron, they understand Washington has become a giant, unseen, omnipotent force whose presence is felt in all our lives whether we like it or not."

The statement provoked a slew of seemingly shocked tweets from Ralston who took the response as sincere. Only after the fact did the campaign get in touch with him to insist the statement was facetious.

Asked to clarify whether, in fact, he was being sincere or sarcastic, Agen said there was "a little of both in there."

In all, the entire episode seems likely to end up being just another footnote in a Senate candidacy that has been filled with incredible oddities and dramatics. But context remains important. It's not unusual for a candidate to invoke his or her religion in the course of an election. Harry Reid himself has said it's difficult to "separate your religion from your politics, its part of your personality. It is part of who you are."

It's rare, however, for a candidate to insist that their candidacy is imbued with religion itself.

Angle has certainly raised the bar for envelop-pushing statements. Whether those following the campaign will adjust their expectations and coverage as a result (or continue to call a spade a spade) will matter as Election Day approaches.

[AeWingnut]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

Honestly I cant stand Harry Reid. But Sharron Angle seems to be an equally bad choice, and at lead Reid isnt bat **** crazy like Angle.

I hope a third person gets voted in.

I haven't been following the race but figure she couldn't be any worse than Harry

I'm guessing Angle doesn't want the federal government to be big brother
and that has the nannies hyperventilating