SD-56: Dollinger Calls On Robach To Stop Calling Himself A "Democrat"

GOP vs. Dems (0.00 / 1)

Although nearly one third of New York State residents having attained a bachelors degree or higher, ranking us 9th among states for college attainment its worth asking if the candidates election messages speak more to "Joe the Plumber" rather than to "Joe the College Student", leaving the intellectual and conservative voter disaffected. Intelligence is important in this race, as the Republicans that have endorsed Obama have noted and his surge of support suggests.

Because of the quirks of New York State's registration process, independent voters are difficult to identify. It is estimated that 40 percent of voters today are independent and these voters tend to be fiscally conservative, strong on defense, adamant about maintaining low taxes and balanced budgets, while open to moderate positions on social issues, civil unions for example. The plausible lesson of New York City, where despite an overwhelming democratic voter registration advantage Republican mayors are elected, is that many registered Democrats are, in fact, independents and thus open to the thoughtful conservative message.  

What happens in New York State politics, particularly the potential single party concentration of power should the Democrats win the Senate could have an effect on State finances, which in turn can influence the national and global situation.  New York State is not just another State: unfortunately it is at present "ground-zero" for the world-wide economic meltdown, while having an economic meltdown of its own. New York State's leadership, our "three men in a room", need to ensure that actions taken at the State level do not precipitate any further damage to the economy generally, and in particular the financial and insurance industries headquartered here.  

In examining the three outcomes in the Senate race there is only one that is good for the nation - the GOP maintaining the majority. But let's examine the three options to validate this conclusion.

Option one:  A 31:31 outcome precipitates a constitutional crisis, and the loss of one house as a partner in crafting a response to the State's budget crisis which could send a destabilizing message.

Option two:  A flip will result in chaos due to the likely in-fight for power, leadership inexperience, and mass jettisoning of experienced personnel, plus the inevitable calls for the Governor to mediate when he can least afford to lose focus on more important issues. In this scenario the State is most likely to send a destabilizing message to critical industries and decision makers. After 9/11 many companies moved out of New York City and out of State. We cannot afford to send the Democratic message that we are poised and ready to tax and regulate to solve the State's fiscal problems. We will lose critical industries and in turn, critical revenues thus triggering a vicious spiral.

Option three: The Senate GOP wins thus bringing both experience at the legislative and staff level, and fresh leadership open to consideration of  new ideas and solutions with a history of working with the Assembly and Governor to the table.  This is the best outcome for Berlin New York...and Berlin Germany!

USE YOUR BRAIN & VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN!

Mav-

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by: Mav- @ Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 17:43:37 PM UTC

Are the McCain folks really so despondent over their prospects nationally (0.00 / 0)

that they have nothing better to do today than troll here?

Geez.

Mav-, I'd tell you to pull up a chair, write a diary, and join the community, but it seems pretty clear from this post that you're not likely to stay awhile.

The Senate GOP is not good for much.  Even on days when I don't trust my own Democratic party, I look at the Senate GOP, shake my head, and wait for its inevitable end.  This time, I hope - but if not this time, soon.  Gerrymandering can only hold you so long when the basic numbers and sentiment are against you.  And yes, even the independents lately are less conservative than Mav- would like them to be.

(Heck, so are a lot of Republicans.)

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by: simonstl @ Tue Oct 28, 2008 at 18:02:19 PM UTC

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dude (0.00 / 0)

If you want to support John Mccain, There are legitimate reasons to do so and I can see why a reasonable person - say, a billionaire who likes hunting with semi-automatic assault weapons and views abortion as murder - might support him.

I can think of absolutely no valid reasons to allow the ultra-corrupt ultra-incompetent State Senate who just handed the new Governor a $25 Billion deficit another 2 years of annihilating the state.

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by: Amherst Guy @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 20:03:04 PM UTC

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Until Robach joins the Dem caucus, send $ to Dollinger (0.00 / 0)

and  Democratic candidates in other key races for NYS Senate:
challengers Foley in S-03, Addabo S-15, Barber S-51,
and targeted Dem freshman Aubertine in S-48,
on the ActBlue page for NYS Senate:
http://www.actblue.com/directo...

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by: Albanius @ Wed Oct 29, 2008 at 06:08:26 AM UTC