Should They Clean House at the NRCC?

Josh Kahn poses some interesting questions in his post regarding the state of the National Republican Congressional Committee. He then loses it all at the end.

The NRCC has NEVER been a great source of talent for winning campaigns. The same kind of cronyism exists there as in most other areas of politics. The NRCC should be a conduit for funding, and that’s it!

Kahn is fairly on track until he discusses message:

If “traditional Republican messages” are so bad then maybe the NRCC shouldn’t have used them for their IE campaigns in all three districts. Many of the pieces they ran in these campaigns looked like they came straight from 1998, not 2008.

That’s not the problem Josh. Andy Harris swept a Republican primary (and probably a general election) using a message straight out of 1988. The difference is that Harris came into a campaign in a fairly conservative district carrying a great deal of bona fides as a true conservative. Read more

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The Importance of the Heller Decision

Yes, we all want to keep our guns; but that is not what makes this decision so important. Andrew Langer of the Institute for Liberty explains the impact of this decision on ALL of us, whether we own guns or not.

Read his most recent column at Townhall.com

Contrary to what many of us may believe, the Constitution does not convey rights upon individuals. Our Founding Fathers had read John Locke and knew that we are endowed with certain rights. The purpose of the Constitution is to LIMIT government, not to bestow rights; just read the 9th and 10th Amendments.

Rarely does the U.S. Supreme Court deliver a ruling that confirms what our Constitution is all about. That is why the Heller decision will prove so important.

cross posted at Red Maryland

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Kratovil Goes After Special Interest Money

While the story in this morning’s Daily Times might be filed under “Better Late Than Never”, we have to appreciate a few nuggets provided by Gannett’s local outpost. We all know that 1st District Democrat congressional candidate Frank Kratovil has been targeted by the DCCC. This means money and other support. What I found interesting was where he’s earning his money from.

To kick off the new relationship with the people who will rule over Kratovil IF he is elected, the DCCC put together a little soirée hosted by Patton Boggs. Patton Boggs is one of Washington’s largest lobbying shops.

I find it interesting that Kratovil criticizes his opponent, Maryland Sen. Andy Harris (R-7) for taking money from the Club for Growth. However, the Club for Growth’s money comes from small contributions given by citizens like me who support lower taxes and less economic regulation.

The money that Kratovil will be raising through the DCCC will be large contributions from lobbyist and special interest groups that want big government contracts or want a larger government to affect greater control over our lives.

I’m sure Frank will be telling us that he’s a man of the people.

cross posted at Red Maryland

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WCLCB – Did You Know? Part I

Did you know that the Wicomico County Liquor Control Board is using YOUR tax dollars to print some of prettiest, most expensive political ads you’ve seen recently?

The picture just doesn’t do it justice. We also might want to ask who did the lovely print job. It couldn’t have possibly been WCLCB chairman Stewart Haemel, could it?

If it was, I have to say that he does fine work.

Of course it doesn’t really matter that most of the “information” on their little ad either distorts the truth or is an outright falsehood: Read more

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SPEAKING DEMOCRAT – Reasonable = Liberal, Activist

The new Democrat-speak. You need an interpreter to understand the rhetoric.

Reasonable = Liberal, Activist

Democrats will appoint reasonable judges to the courts.

Translation -

Democrats will appoint liberal, activist judges to the courts.

As the recent Heller decision illustrates, we can scarcely afford the appointment of any more reasonable judges to our nation’s courts.

Thanks to Rep. Thad McCotter (R-MI) for his great video tutorial.

cross posted at Red Maryland

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Who is W. R. Witzke?

In Friday’s Daily Times we were treated to an oddity – a letter to the editor that was both well thought out AND very well written. It didn’t hurt that I was in full agreement with the author.

I don’t know if Witzke is a man or a woman. I don’t know whether he or she is a Democrat or a Republican. I do know that Witzke is either very intelligent or some kind of conservative savant.

Witzke has provided one of the most succinct and persuasive pieces against Wicomico County’s antiquated dispensary system. We commend Witzke for his or her writing and logic. We also wish they wrote for us at Delmarva Dealings. We can always use an intelligent voice like this.

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What Kind of Judges Would Mark Warner Vote to Confirm?

As we noted earlier, yesterday’s 5-4 Heller decision is as frightening as it is uplifting. Virginia’s voters should be particularly concerned.

What if Barack Obama is elected President? What kind of judges would he appoint to the federal bench?

Virginians can rest easy that former Gov. Jim Gilmore would only vote for strict constructionist judges. Would Mark Warner?

Warner is an expert at pandering to a basically conservative electorate. I doubt that he would be so bold as to ever vote for an overtly anti-gun rights bill. That’s not the problem.

I seriously doubt that Warner would hesitate to vote for a liberal, activist judicial nominee who wouldn’t hesitate to strip Virginians (and Americans in general) of their 2nd Amendment rights.

Is Mark Warner too dangerous for the Commonwealth and America?

cross posted at Bloggers 4 Jim Gilmore

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Why We Need A Dispensary Referendum NOW

A well thought-out and literate editorial in this morning’s Daily Times provides the answer. Our District 37 and 38 legislators lack the moral courage and political will to tackle this issue without the cover a referendum would provide.

A referendum is really not necessary. IF Wicomico’s state legislators wanted to abolish this antiquated system, they could do so in January.

IF our Republican members are the true conservatives that they claim to be, we shouldn’t have any problem securing their support. Why do we? How can one claim to be for a free market and yet refuse to abolish a government monopoly? Read more

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Heller Decision – Like Getting Hit in the Face With a Bat

Imagine waking up this morning and finding out that you no longer had the right of free speech, or the right to assemble. A few minutes later the police kick in your door – WITHOUT a warrant.

In America? RIDICULOUS!

Yet, today of us are celebrating that the Supreme Court of the United States has affirmed that we have an individual right to keep and bear arms – sort of. Keep thinking about that for a moment and you might become as distressed as I am.

Yesterday’s Heller decision was a 5-4 vote. THINK ABOUT IT! 5-4. Read more

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Jim Gilmore – Drill Here, Drill Now, Pay Less

Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore, candidate for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by the retiring Sen. John Warner, has commended GOP presidential candidate John McCain for advocating lifting the federal ban on offshore drilling. Unlike his opponent, former Gov. Mark Warner, Gilmore realizes that drilling off of our coast will aid families who struggle with rising fuel costs.

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