Comments on: The back stabbing Iowa GOP vs Christopher Reed

By: independentthinker

independentthinker — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 18:00:56 +0000

After reading these comments, I can see why the Republican party is destroying itself. I am one of those independents who does not drink the kool-aid from either party. I know all about Harkin, but I still have to get up to snuff on Christopher Reed. The two candidates that I am familiar with, however, are the presidential candidates. Here is my independent 2 cents worth: Barack Obama is a liberal Democrat and John McCain is a moderate Republican. Obama scares the hell out of me and I disagree with a lot of his ultra-liberal stances, but I know exactly where he stands and the only way he can move is to the center (whew!). On the other hand, McCain is like a game of Russian Roulette. He says he backs the conservative stances of decreased spending, smaller government, pro-life and pro-family issues. However, his record shows much different stances including the latest with signing the bailout bill. Which way will he move while in office? To the left or to the right? I really don’t know and that is even more scary sometimes. I would rather see a candidate stand for something that I don’t agree with and not back down rather than a candidate who says he stands for something that I agree with and not follow through.

By: Iowans Rock

Iowans Rock — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:18:45 +0000

Thank you, abregar. The last candidate to go up against Harkin was Ganske…………one of those Democrats in Republican clothing. He got CREAMED. Let’s try putting a Republican like Reed up against Harkin and see how he does. I agree, people are leaving our party not because of those of us who stand for something, but because of those who fall for anything. They are sick of us saying one thing and doing another. People are not usually turned off by a party’s stances, but instead when the party doesn’t pull through on their promises. I have heard many times………..”I may not agree with all of his stances, but I believe him and I trust him”. Those are the people who get elected.

By: callmecrusader

callmecrusader — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 13:19:02 +0000

It is NOT the case of wanting “pure” candidates/elected officials. We want the GOP to represent the values of those who elect them, not ones who when they get into office become self centered and vote what they think is best not what the voters want.

So, I take exception, GU, to your use of the word pure. And, if voters give up and let things continue to slide we will be even in a worse mess than we find ourselves today.

Harkin and Grassley voted against the wishes of the taxpayers in Iowa when they voted for the porky bail out bill. Christopher Reed is young but can and will learn to be a great Senator. Best of all, he will work to truly represent the will of the voters.

The Republican Party in Iowa is in a weakened state of affairs and their lack of support for Reed is just another sign that there is much work to do to return to being the party that many people have been proud to be a part of- and that’s why we are here and do what we do.

You don’t have to like us, and from your attitude, I can see that won’t happen. You may make your comments and put us down but we will still be working to make things better for citizens of Iowa.

By: abregar

abregar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 09:26:32 +0000

And if we don’t stand on REPUBLICAN principles and values we will lose every time. Do you think that it is a coincidence that the number of Democrats and Independents have skyrocketed. It isn’t because of people like us who want our leaders to stand for something. No, it is because our officials and leaders refuse to take a stand on anything.
Listen we want taxes frozen where they are right now. Lower taxes has been a staple of Republican values and principles. And the leaders we have in the statehouse helped pass a tax increase.
Or how about the US Congress. They have been spending their like drunken sailors. Republicans in Congress have cast aside all effort to maintain fiscal responsibility.
Essentially people are looking at the Republican Party and asking the question why should they vote them in when there is very little difference between them and a Democrat.

By: Grow Up

Grow Up — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:10:03 +0000

**shakes head** So..if we don’t agree with EVERY word, every sentence of the Republican Party platform..we’re “Democrats”, Iowans Rock?

Sounds like you want a bunch of robots instead of leaders, Iowans Rock.

If we do not WIN elections..we do not LEAD, ladies and gentleman..its that simple. I have never seen such a case of people willing to cut off their noses to spite their faces..

We are alienating THOUSANDS of people who are sick and tired of seeing people like yourselves tell them they’re not “pure” enough to be in the GOP.

Look at the registration numbers you fools…Democrat and Independent registration numbers have SKYROCKETED…Republican registration numbers have collapsed.

By: Iowans Rock

Iowans Rock — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 02:24:40 +0000

Grow Up,

If we don’t insist upon candidates honoring our party platform, it doesn’t matter if the Democrats take over the House and Senate………..because our party will be just like the Democratic party. HOW’S THAT WORKIN FOR YA? Here, I’ll make it simple for you……..

pro-choice (stem cell research and all) or log cabin Republican who signs for tax increases or big government corporate welfare= Democrat

By: Interesed Iowan

Interesed Iowan — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 01:57:54 +0000

A big problem for current politicians is that we do not trust them. Voters think that they are greedy, underhanded, and out for themselves. As someone who was at the GOP State Convention I sure did get the impression that there were games being played as which group of people were supporting which other group of people. I would not put it past any party leader to be underhanded and stir up trouble.

By: abregar

abregar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:19:01 +0000

As for you GU, I think that you are the one that needs to grow up. You support a candidate for the good of the party. We support a candidate for the good of the country and the good of the state. Therein lies the difference. We have convictions whereas you do not.

I cannot in good conscience support a candidate that I think will hurt our country or our state. If you have a problem with that, too bad. I change my values for no one.

By: abregar

abregar — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:15:57 +0000

I will apologize as soon as it is proven that Hunter did not say this. Until then my comments stand.

By: political man

political man — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 22:09:10 +0000

AAAAAAAAAAhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, Grow UP:

Grow Up.