tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post766520922794636180..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: Wanggaard's no show looms over candidate forum; Lehman rips opponent as extreme advocate for the richDustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-25277382626859740972010-10-31T19:28:20.982-05:002010-10-31T19:28:20.982-05:00It will be interesting to see how close the smalle...It will be interesting to see how close the smaller government candidates do in the Racine assembly races. DeCubellis has a theoretically easier chance to win (only needs 34%, with three candidates), but will need a lot of defections from the Dem's who aren't turned on by Mason, a lot of Repub's who don't care much for Wright, and a lot of independents and first-time voters who want to go beyond the tired ideas of the R's and D's. Will be tough for him, being it's his first time running, and he has mainly campaigned online, thru the local media (WRJN and Racine JT), and at forums. Wright has done a lot of walking the district, and has done the other stuff as well. He has the advantage of it being a GOP year, and a lot of straight ticket voters will help him out in the suburban areas. Tony D. doesn't have the pull, as a third party guy, and he's got to hope that a lot of folks will disregard the "throwing away your vote" thing by thinking that Wright has a better shot as a Repub. Meyers is in a safe Dem district, and he hasn't run an active campaign (but neither has Turner). George is a much better speaker and is more principled than Bob, but the district is minority and Dem. dominated, and the best Meyers can hope for is a respectable showing (15-20%), which is decent for a third party candidate.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364529600817954734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-53771808196960646472010-10-31T19:11:38.930-05:002010-10-31T19:11:38.930-05:00Really doesn't surprise me that the Racine JT ...Really doesn't surprise me that the Racine JT didn't even send a reporter to the Forum. Without Van, it wasn't "newsworthy" enough, which really means that there wouldn't be the contentious fireworks between John and Van, and they would be looking for Van to stick his foot in his mouth and do a "Gerald Ford" type of verbal screwup. Even tho the Post shows its leftish biases in this article, at least it did get some coverage, and most of the main content was covered. The Libertarians were the stars of the show, especially Meyers, who came across as witty, charming, and philosophical in his critiques of both major parties. DeCubellis was thoughtful, and turned Lehman's "trickle down has failed" remarks around by saying that the Democrat spending spigot is the REAL "trickle down" that is not creating jobs or expanding wealth among the working classes. Wright was OK, but he wasn't as much for cutting back on state spending as he was for holding the line.Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364529600817954734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-21382415468739532372010-10-30T07:08:48.954-05:002010-10-30T07:08:48.954-05:00The Milwaukee Journal endorsed Lehman, also Feingo...The Milwaukee Journal endorsed Lehman, also Feingold. They did pick Walker for Govenor. Reading their reasons for endorsing Lehman really sounds like they have done their homework. Van is a bragging self-indulgent, self-centered individual who will take any moment to talk about his "greatness" which turned off many women, yes I know he is married. He loves an audience when he can get one.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-61919277314270838022010-10-29T23:45:40.398-05:002010-10-29T23:45:40.398-05:00Maybe some of these democrats can take a symbolic ...Maybe some of these democrats can take a symbolic train ride out of town.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-10944677674132052462010-10-29T22:48:46.604-05:002010-10-29T22:48:46.604-05:00Van gets my vote.Van gets my vote.Michael Kroesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-5972972106641474642010-10-29T17:36:19.670-05:002010-10-29T17:36:19.670-05:00No Wright apologized if his pro-life view offended...No Wright apologized if his pro-life view offended the questioner, not for being pro-life.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-46723720679024148532010-10-29T15:49:41.928-05:002010-10-29T15:49:41.928-05:00Could someone please clarify something? Did Chris ...Could someone please clarify something? Did Chris Wright actually apologize for being endorsed by a pro-life group? Thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-42400878523434407162010-10-29T14:41:19.121-05:002010-10-29T14:41:19.121-05:00Van showing up at an event featuring 40 people..of...Van showing up at an event featuring 40 people..of which 6 were on the panel and another 6 were the organizers..would have been a huge waste of his time. I agree that Dustin's peice here is clearly editorial response..which he's entitled to do on his "blog". That said I am surprised to hear that Dustin has conceded the race to Wangaard!. I am looking forward to his work on State spending control..like he has done at the County level. Good luck Van. <br /><br />By the way Bob Turner brought zero to the debate last night. if you live his district vote for George Meyers. Let's send a smart thrifty Libertarian to Madison he will caucus with the Republicans and will lead them on a mission of Govt. Control. And Tony DeC. You should've run as a Republican/ TEA Party guy. You were great last night, and you would've beat Mason!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-9034953916563048942010-10-29T12:52:49.575-05:002010-10-29T12:52:49.575-05:00I guess this proves the point. Van does not want ...I guess this proves the point. Van does not want to be our state senator he wants to a county supervisor under his buddy Mac. The meeting could be moved, but he chose not to attend. When / if he goes to Madison he can not pick and choose his meetings. If a democrat is chairing a meeting, according to "sir" he will not attend. That is showing great leadership Van. <br /><br />Look at racine county. If Van was doing his job maybe the unemployment would be near the national average.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-24024820025866191542010-10-29T12:19:01.726-05:002010-10-29T12:19:01.726-05:00Wanggaard had a month to arrange his schedule. Cou...Wanggaard had a month to arrange his schedule. County committee meetings are changed all the time. He is just following the GOP lead across the state and country to not debate and risk losing votes. <br /><br />Wright showed some backbone. No doubt he understood that if you don't show up your opponent gets to talk about you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-49386786670159172222010-10-29T12:01:57.942-05:002010-10-29T12:01:57.942-05:00Is that guy wearing pink eye shadow?????Is that guy wearing pink eye shadow?????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-37566944809030507292010-10-29T11:10:19.832-05:002010-10-29T11:10:19.832-05:00Ironic. In a quest to attack and paint negatively ...Ironic. In a quest to attack and paint negatively ONE candidate's inability to participate in the forum, the writer chose to focus on the negative aspects of the forum. When he could have mentioned the fact that they gained quite a number of candidates to attend. Funny how the author seems more preoccupied with bashing one candidate than noting the positive features of an event. And as for that candidate not being at the forum, it was noted in a previous article the reason why he was not going to be attending. Why choose to slant the article around one person? And since the writer made it a big deal that he wasn't there, did that mean all those that DID attend, "didnt really matter"?RacineGALnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-89956092914932824162010-10-29T10:26:14.757-05:002010-10-29T10:26:14.757-05:00What you're all forgetting is that ALL the can...What you're all forgetting is that ALL the candidates were asked way ahead of time when they could be available for a public forum. Wanggaard offered NO times at all (though he later held his own forum).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-51814963226616246122010-10-29T10:26:04.216-05:002010-10-29T10:26:04.216-05:00And once again let's not forget that Lehman wa...And once again let's not forget that Lehman was a convicted draft evador.sirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322619344847799514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-79863166969623718482010-10-29T10:23:12.420-05:002010-10-29T10:23:12.420-05:00He's been ignoring his responsibilities for si...He's been ignoring his responsibilities for six months!!! Why don't we know more about problems in the jail? Van squashed any investigation! <br /><br />He's been campaigning full-time for months. He's not studying county budgets or representing his constituents. And what was he going to do at the budget hearing? Listen to the citizens and then stand up to Mac? Everyone knows the county budget is finished the second it leaves Mac's desk.<br /><br />Van couldn't be there out of his concern for his County Board district? Please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-59234395143865568432010-10-29T10:14:50.159-05:002010-10-29T10:14:50.159-05:00Van could not attend due to a County Board meeting...Van could not attend due to a County Board meeting. As an elected official, he has an obligation to his constituents to represent them at the county level. <br /><br />Ignoring his responsibilities as an elected official to further his campaign for senate would be irresponsible. He unquestionably made the appropriate decision.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-50498581605119927952010-10-29T10:09:05.985-05:002010-10-29T10:09:05.985-05:00Appearing on radio, or in a fakey online thingie a...Appearing on radio, or in a fakey online thingie are not the same as being in a public forum. Nor is a "listening session" with only one side represented.<br /><br />Admit it: he bailed. End of story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-16097187884947634652010-10-29T10:05:31.165-05:002010-10-29T10:05:31.165-05:00Wanggaard could not attend due to a County Board b...Wanggaard could not attend due to a County Board budget meeting. <br /><br />Also, Wanggaard has debated Lehman three times (UpFront with Mike Gousha, WGTD 91.1 FM's Community Matters, and Journal Times Online Candidate Forum).<br /><br />Finally, Wanggaard has held campaign town halls all over the county, and has had a near perfect attendance record at listening sessions hosted by County Executive Bill McReynolds.<br /><br />Senator Lehman has never held a town hall meeting in his 14 years in the legislature.<br /><br />These are all facts. It's unfortunate that the RacinePost has decided to ignore them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-24174320743879861902010-10-29T09:58:18.692-05:002010-10-29T09:58:18.692-05:00Van does not want to talk issues. Vos cannot do i...Van does not want to talk issues. Vos cannot do it for himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-88115142351728916922010-10-29T09:51:30.501-05:002010-10-29T09:51:30.501-05:00Correction to the story. Chris Wright was endorsed...Correction to the story. Chris Wright was endorsed by Wisconsin Right to Life, not Pro Life Wisconsin. The change is noted in the story.Dustin https://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-54523930818737049172010-10-29T09:46:31.474-05:002010-10-29T09:46:31.474-05:00Wangaard was at the County board public hearing la...Wangaard was at the County board public hearing last night listening to the public. The Racine County board has a 3% increase over last year to pass in the next couple of weeks or so. It was an almost zero percent increase in the tax levy. The budget is still going up. You can view the budget at www.racineco.com. By the way, where were you? Your absence automatically allows approval of a 3% budget increase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-51134360622111863722010-10-29T09:44:31.794-05:002010-10-29T09:44:31.794-05:00Van checked out of his County Board job months ago...Van checked out of his County Board job months ago when he was drafted by Republican to take on Lehman. Van, as head of the County Board's Public Protection and Justice System Committee, refused to investigate the lost jail contracts or several other jail issues. He wasn't doing his job because he didn't want to get mixed up in a local issue heading into the state election. Thursday night's budget hearing is a convenient excuse. The article hits it just right. Van is scared and confident. He's not going to Madison to lead. He's going to do what he's told.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-52913424437272506672010-10-29T09:38:36.414-05:002010-10-29T09:38:36.414-05:00I can't wait until this election season is ove...I can't wait until this election season is over and that whiney, lying libertarian Tony can stfu.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-31524535315700984832010-10-29T08:54:15.879-05:002010-10-29T08:54:15.879-05:00Lehman is a felon. Let's make sure everyone kn...Lehman is a felon. Let's make sure everyone knows it!sirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04322619344847799514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-81200714507435216612010-10-29T08:36:39.816-05:002010-10-29T08:36:39.816-05:008:26 you have hit a new low. Bitch about The Post ...8:26 you have hit a new low. Bitch about The Post your right to attack family not called for at all! <br />Lehman (who I do not like and will not vote for) was pardoned for that action Use the facks and issues not personal attacksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com