Perhaps it will be the North Dakota Republican Party’s fault for not finding a credible candidate in the first place.
Pomerdorgrad - 11:05am on 05/07/2008
Hook up with the Paulistas?
WOOF - 02:05pm on 05/07/2008
What’s the difference. He would just be one more in a long line of Republican sacrificial victims. P, D, and C cannot be beaten.
ec99 - 03:05pm on 05/07/2008
Especially this year.
Puzzlefeet - 04:05pm on 05/07/2008
Rob - I hate to be critical but you really don’t have the full story on why these people have been let go.
Give Duane a call so you know what’s really going on with the campaign.
Matt - 07:05pm on 05/07/2008
If you want to take aim at someone, Rob, please choose from the following:
-Tony Clark
-Wayne Stenehjem
-Rick Berg
-Kim Koppelman
-Jim Poolman
-Al Carlson
-RaeAnn Kelsch
-Bruce Furness (OK, to his credit he DID take on a tough job)
The above listed are Republicans who would have a very strong chance at winning the congressional seat, and yet did not run. There are quite a few more that could be added to this list, but you get the point.
Duane Sand at least is willing to step up and challenge Pomeroy, while others in the party complain about him behind his back. It would be sweet justice to see him actually win this race, and then have the aforementioned have to kiss and make up with him when he’s in DC. Maybe not likely, but it sure would be hilarious to watch!
WhatTha? - 07:05am on 05/08/2008
What will it take for the citizens of North Dakota to realize Pomeroy is bought and paid for by out of state interests? I know Rob has written about this before in this post:
For those that would like to see Pomeroy defeated this year, have you contacted Duane to ask him what you can do to help? He’s the 2008 ND GOP nominee running against Pomoroy - that’s a given. You can either fret about how he’s running his campaign, or get onboard to help him.
In the 2000 Senate race, Duane Sand raised nearly 300% MORE than Conrad from North Dakota individuals. Of Conrad’s campaign chest, only 5% of his individual contributions came from within the state he’s supposed to represent. He only raised around $30K That’s about right if he were running for Sheriff or County Animal Control Officer.
Perhaps it will be the North Dakota Republican Party’s fault for not finding a credible candidate in the first place.
Hook up with the Paulistas?
What’s the difference. He would just be one more in a long line of Republican sacrificial victims. P, D, and C cannot be beaten.
Especially this year.
Rob - I hate to be critical but you really don’t have the full story on why these people have been let go.
Give Duane a call so you know what’s really going on with the campaign.
If you want to take aim at someone, Rob, please choose from the following:
-Tony Clark
-Wayne Stenehjem
-Rick Berg
-Kim Koppelman
-Jim Poolman
-Al Carlson
-RaeAnn Kelsch
-Bruce Furness (OK, to his credit he DID take on a tough job)
The above listed are Republicans who would have a very strong chance at winning the congressional seat, and yet did not run. There are quite a few more that could be added to this list, but you get the point.
Duane Sand at least is willing to step up and challenge Pomeroy, while others in the party complain about him behind his back. It would be sweet justice to see him actually win this race, and then have the aforementioned have to kiss and make up with him when he’s in DC. Maybe not likely, but it sure would be hilarious to watch!
What will it take for the citizens of North Dakota to realize Pomeroy is bought and paid for by out of state interests? I know Rob has written about this before in this post:
Hostile Takeover: How Blue Interests Are Buying A Red State
For those that would like to see Pomeroy defeated this year, have you contacted Duane to ask him what you can do to help? He’s the 2008 ND GOP nominee running against Pomoroy - that’s a given. You can either fret about how he’s running his campaign, or get onboard to help him.
In the 2000 Senate race, Duane Sand raised nearly 300% MORE than Conrad from North Dakota individuals. Of Conrad’s campaign chest, only 5% of his individual contributions came from within the state he’s supposed to represent. He only raised around $30K That’s about right if he were running for Sheriff or County Animal Control Officer.
Earl Pomeroy 2007 - 2008
Earl Pomeroy 2005 - 2006
Comparison - Sand vs. Pomeroy
Earl Pomeroy 2003 - 2004
Comparison - Sand vs. Pomeroy
Source: Open Secrets - Center for Responsive Politics
I do not know if there is a way to edit a post.
Correction to above post - the 2006 Race should have stated:
Comparison - Mechtel vs. Pomeroy