# Politics & Elections **URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=325 [Latest](https://boards.straightdope.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://boards.straightdope.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://boards.straightdope.com/tags.md) **Page:** 326 --- ## [Duke Aiona](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duke-aiona/555809)
**Author:** [@Darth\_Nader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darth_Nader)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 4:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/duke-aiona/555809 "2010-10-03T04:46:18Z")
Not very aloha, brah. http://www.kitv.com/r/25219035/detail.html --- ## [Would you call Carl Paladino's \[statement\] to a reporter a death threat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-carl-paladinos-statement-to-a-reporter-a-death-threat/555574)
**Author:** [@Boyo\_Jim](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boyo_Jim)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2010, 1:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/would-you-call-carl-paladinos-statement-to-a-reporter-a-death-threat/555574 "2010-10-03T01:45:49Z")
In an argument with a reporter, recorded on videotape, the candidate for governor said, “You send another goon to my daughter’s house and I’ll take you out, buddy.” You can watch the video here. There’s a NY Times stor… --- ## [How far could a pol get embracing anti-vaccination positions?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-could-a-pol-get-embracing-anti-vaccination-positions/555429)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2010, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-far-could-a-pol-get-embracing-anti-vaccination-positions/555429 "2010-09-29T20:47:29Z")
I just finished updating myself on the Pit thread about anti-vaccination groups. Personally, the very idea of discouraging vaccinations disgusts me, not the least because I’m the proud uncle of two young nephews, and th… --- ## [Karl Rove is building a "shadow Republican Party" to beat the Dems -- and the Tea Party?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karl-rove-is-building-a-shadow-republican-party-to-beat-the-dems-and-the-tea-party/555224)
**Author:** [@BrainGlutton](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BrainGlutton)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2010, 10:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/karl-rove-is-building-a-shadow-republican-party-to-beat-the-dems-and-the-tea-party/555224 "2010-09-28T22:10:49Z")
The New York Times reports: Vanity Fair adds: Interesting times. --- ## [Pledge to America](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pledge-to-america/554879)
**Author:** [@brix11](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/brix11)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2010, 2:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pledge-to-america/554879 "2010-09-27T14:18:08Z")
What say you on the GOP’s Pledge to America (PDF link)? This article highlights what’s not in it. To that list I would add the word diplomacy, which doesn’t even rate a mention under the section that begins, “National s… --- ## [Voter fraud and tampering](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-fraud-and-tampering/547753)
**Author:** [@bullrun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bullrun)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2010, 5:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/voter-fraud-and-tampering/547753 "2010-09-26T17:03:26Z")
I graduated college with a History major along with another one. I taught History before in my younger days. Now…it is a hobby of mine. I know something about it though I do not claim to be an expert. Hardly anyone is. … --- ## [Who will run for the 2012 presidency?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-run-for-the-2012-presidency/541628)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 198\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2010, 9:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-will-run-for-the-2012-presidency/541628 "2010-09-18T21:41:15Z")
Damnit. I’m not getting the hang of this forum at all. --- ## [Obama ought to do a Truman](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-ought-to-do-a-truman/552737)
**Author:** [@Paul\_in\_Qatar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Paul_in_Qatar)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/obama-ought-to-do-a-truman/552737 "2010-09-15T19:50:29Z")
(I am posting before my coffee, so this might be silly.) President Obama ought to call Congress back is session telling the GOP, “We cannot wait for the next election, we need the House and Senate to pass, and me to sig… --- ## [So, what's the deal with political conventions and Panama Hats?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-political-conventions-and-panama-hats/553805)
**Author:** [@chacoguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chacoguy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/so-whats-the-deal-with-political-conventions-and-panama-hats/553805 "2010-09-15T15:31:36Z")
I’m sure there’s been a thread about this, but I’m flailing. Why do people wear imitation Panama Hats to political conventions? --- ## [Is Jan Brewer an alcoholic?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jan-brewer-an-alcoholic/552431)
**Author:** [@Cisco](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cisco)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2010, 5:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/is-jan-brewer-an-alcoholic/552431 "2010-09-14T17:46:06Z")
First of all, this is not a Brewer-bashing thread. Despite disagreeing with her on most issues, I actually don’t hate Jan Brewer. She is good for education, she personally loves my school, and some of the cost-cutting me… --- ## [Republicans convince homeless people to run for office on the Green Party ticket in AZ](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-convince-homeless-people-to-run-for-office-on-the-green-party-ticket-in-az/552934)
**Author:** [@Zebra](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zebra)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2010, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republicans-convince-homeless-people-to-run-for-office-on-the-green-party-ticket-in-az/552934 "2010-09-13T03:02:53Z")
NY Times article. Apparently a Republican political operative has gotten several homeless or street people to run on the Green Party line in hopes of them pulling off Democratic votes. He freely admits to doing this bu… --- ## [Boehner wants to raise retirement age to fund the wars. Um...?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boehner-wants-to-raise-retirement-age-to-fund-the-wars-um/544997)
**Author:** [@foolsguinea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/foolsguinea)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2010, 10:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/boehner-wants-to-raise-retirement-age-to-fund-the-wars-um/544997 "2010-09-12T22:03:44Z")
“John Boehner’s too-honest preview of a Republican Congress” (Salon, Alex Pareene) Boehner, born in 1949, grew up in an America of high taxes, mass unionization and vast federal infrastructure and anti-poverty programs… --- ## [Chicago Mayor-for-life Daley Announces Retirement](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-mayor-for-life-daley-announces-retirement/553051)
**Author:** [@Tom\_Scud](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tom_Scud)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/chicago-mayor-for-life-daley-announces-retirement/553051 "2010-09-08T17:07:47Z")
I guess this is technically 2011 (the election is in February). Here’s the AP story, which lists Rahm Emmanuel and Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart as candidates. Dart came to national attention for suspending evictions in… --- ## [Have the town hellers been out this summer?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-town-hellers-been-out-this-summer/552875)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-the-town-hellers-been-out-this-summer/552875 "2010-09-07T20:13:28Z")
I can’t recall having seen footage of people yelling at town hall meetings this summer. You’d figure with this being an election year they’d be out in droves, but if they have they haven’t been getting much publicity. S… --- ## [I'm Dying](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-dying/552584)
**Author:** [@progrimm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/progrimm)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2010, 1:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/im-dying/552584 "2010-09-04T13:53:20Z")
From the coal miners killed by deregulation to the Americans who died from salmonella out breaks by wreck-less corporations, to middle Americas falling salaries. You, me, our entire middle class is dying, being destroye… --- ## [Will the Prop 8 ruling help or hinder the Democrats in the midterm elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-prop-8-ruling-help-or-hinder-the-democrats-in-the-midterm-elections/549262)
**Author:** [@joebuck20](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/joebuck20)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2010, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/will-the-prop-8-ruling-help-or-hinder-the-democrats-in-the-midterm-elections/549262 "2010-08-29T16:23:24Z")
I heard a mention of this on NPR this morning. Thus far Obama has been pretty tepid on gay issues, as have many other Democrats. But this ruling will potentially give their enemies some ammunition, in that they’ll hold i… --- ## [Less than 30% of voters say they will support their Representatives in the November elections](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/less-than-30-of-voters-say-they-will-support-their-representatives-in-the-november-elections/542428)
**Author:** [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 9:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/less-than-30-of-voters-say-they-will-support-their-representatives-in-the-november-elections/542428 "2010-08-25T21:20:57Z")
There is significant voter discontent. And it’s not just against Democrats. So if there is so much dissatisfaction…is the time ripe for a new party to emerge? Maybe…but it doesn’t appear to be the tea party movement… --- ## [republican nominee for gov MN, 2 DWIs](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-nominee-for-gov-mn-2-dwis/548671)
**Author:** [@satoridt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/satoridt)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2010, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-nominee-for-gov-mn-2-dwis/548671 "2010-08-25T01:13:06Z")
Ignore the politics. Would you not vote for someone based solely on the fact that they have received 2 DWIs? IMHO Emmers position on most issues is pretty vile, but that is besides the point. Pretend your ideal candid… --- ## [Missouri Prop C: Health Care Freedom Act](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-prop-c-health-care-freedom-act/548602)
**Author:** [@Enderw24](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enderw24)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2010, 2:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-prop-c-health-care-freedom-act/548602 "2010-08-23T02:13:30Z")
If you live outside Missouri and haven’t yet heard about this, I don’t blame you. It’s really not getting much attention outside Missouri. If you live inside Missouri and haven’t yet heard about this, I don’t blame you … --- ## [NH Primary September 14th. This is stupid, right?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nh-primary-september-14th-this-is-stupid-right/550841)
**Author:** [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2010, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nh-primary-september-14th-this-is-stupid-right/550841 "2010-08-21T01:47:12Z")
Are there other states with insanely late primaries, or is NH special in this regard? I’m trying to figure out why the parties decided that having the primary six weeks before the general election is a good idea. So far… --- ## [Public Service Announcement - How To Deal With Campaign Workers](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-service-announcement-how-to-deal-with-campaign-workers/548730)
**Author:** [@Least\_Original\_User\_Name\_Ever](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Least_Original_User_Name_Ever)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2010, 4:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/public-service-announcement-how-to-deal-with-campaign-workers/548730 "2010-08-13T16:41:19Z")
If you get a phone call or someone knocks at your door asking for your feelings and which person you prefer in a race, just answer the question. If you don’t answer the question, you’ll get called until you do, or until… --- ## [Build Your Own 2010 GOP Contract With America!](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-your-own-2010-gop-contract-with-america/542164)
**Author:** [@RTFirefly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RTFirefly)\ **Replies:** 77\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2010, 2:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/build-your-own-2010-gop-contract-with-america/542164 "2010-08-10T14:11:19Z")
Inspired by a couple of comments in the "Will the Repubs take the House? Senate? thread, specifically Boozahol Squid, P.I.'s interpretation of a comment by lel, essentially saying that a new Gingrich needs to step up and… --- ## [Let's Sabotage Candidates Who Take Oil Money :mad:](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-sabotage-candidates-who-take-oil-money-mad/546188)
**Author:** [@Try2B\_Comprehensive](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Try2B_Comprehensive)\ **Replies:** 105\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2010, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/lets-sabotage-candidates-who-take-oil-money-mad/546188 "2010-08-03T04:11:33Z")
I am not trained enough to retrieve data on candidates’ campaign contributions sources. I am fairly confident it can be done though. So! Let’s gather this information of the candidates proposing we vote for them, and le… --- ## [Do state platforms generally have any real effect on elections?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-state-platforms-generally-have-any-real-effect-on-elections/545038)
**Author:** [@Leaper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Leaper)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2010, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/do-state-platforms-generally-have-any-real-effect-on-elections/545038 "2010-08-02T05:02:23Z")
So I’ve been reading how both the Texas (PDF) and Montana Republican party platforms call for the illegalization (or continued illegalization) of “homosexual acts.” I thought about how repulsive that would be to many, e… --- ## [Arizona Governor Race 2010](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arizona-governor-race-2010/545778)
**Author:** [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 9:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/arizona-governor-race-2010/545778 "2010-07-28T21:32:20Z")
With the federal government suing Arizona over the immigration law, will that take illegal immigration away as a hot button issue? I’m sure it will fire up the tea party folk, but they’re voting R anyway. Republican Jan… --- ## [Alabama primaries](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-primaries/541677)
**Author:** [@Ogre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ogre)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 8:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/alabama-primaries/541677 "2010-07-28T20:34:40Z")
I think this is appropriate here, since there has been so much general interest (and well-deserved scorn) in this election cycle because of the over-the-top political ads by the Republicans. OK, so the primary was yeste… --- ## [Possible 3rd Candidate in IL Senate race](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-3rd-candidate-in-il-senate-race/543362)
**Author:** [@Jophiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jophiel)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2010, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/possible-3rd-candidate-in-il-senate-race/543362 "2010-07-28T00:14:32Z")
People in IL aren’t enthused about either Mark Kirk (R) or Alexi Giannoulias (D) for the Illinois senate seat up for grabs this cycle\*. According to Public Policy Polling, Giannoulias is leading the race… 31% to 30%. G… --- ## [How safe is Michele Bachmann's seat?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-michele-bachmanns-seat/544760)
**Author:** [@Rhythmdvl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rhythmdvl)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-safe-is-michele-bachmanns-seat/544760 "2010-07-27T13:35:06Z")
Other than as a font of shock-speak and radical thought promoted by Fox news, most of what I know of Bachmann came from the Congresswoman with the crazy eyes thread (which hasn’t been updated since April). I believe she’… --- ## [What percentage, DeMint vs. Greene?](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-demint-vs-greene/547852)
**Author:** [@Captain\_Midnight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Captain_Midnight)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2010, 10:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-percentage-demint-vs-greene/547852 "2010-07-25T22:56:29Z")
How many percentage will Alvin Greene get against DeMint? I say 25%. --- ## [Republican strategy re: oil spill](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-strategy-re-oil-spill/542697)
**Author:** [@Don\_t\_Call\_Me\_Shirley](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Don_t_Call_Me_Shirley)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2010, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/republican-strategy-re-oil-spill/542697 "2010-07-14T15:59:01Z")
So a lot of Republicans like Limbaugh and Haley Barbour are trying their best to convince everyone that the current oil spill is not a big deal. They are saying things like oil is as natural as the sea water and other u… [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=324) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/c/politics-elections/22.md?page=326)