Democrat Senate Candidate won't say if she voted for Obama (1 Viewer)

[Widbil83]

The video of her saying this is just cringe worthy.

Alison Lundergan Grimes (D), who is trying to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ® this fall, appeared before the Louisville Courier-Journal editorial board on Thursday to make her pitch for their endorsement. The life-long Democrat, whose father represented Kentucky for the party in the state House and who herself has been on the ballot in the state on the Democratic ticket, was asked a simple question. Did she vote for President Obama in 2008 and 2012?

And she didn't answer. Repeatedly.

Grimes tries to pivot off of the board's question (for some reason!) by linking herself to Hillary Clinton. There's not a lot of good data on Clinton's approval in Kentucky, but at least the state voted for her husband twice. If you have to be a type of Democrat in Kentucky, be a "Clinton Democrat" as Grimes puts it. Fine.

But there was no reason to do this. Grimes is fairly new on the national scene, but she's not neiw enough not to know how to answer this fairly simply. "Yes, I voted for him," you say, "but I've been disappointed by a lot of the things he's done, particularly on COAL and JOBS and GUNS" or whatever. It's simple. And then you can say, "but I backed Hillary in the primary" and so on and so on. 2008 was a landmark year, a wave for Democrats, when Obama's approval was sky-high. Of course she voted for him! Dodging the question looks like she's trying to hide her position, which is never the face you want to show -- particularly when conservatives are accusing her of hiding her positions on other things.

This isn't the sorts of incident that makes or breaks a candidate. It's one of the little ruts on the long road they'll be traveling for the next 26 days. But it's a mistake, and in a race in which Grimes needs everything to go her way, this little bit of bad driving is the sort of thing she should both know to avoid and know how to avoid.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/10/09/40-painful-seconds-of-alison-lundergan-grimes-refusing-to-say-whether-she-voted-for-president-obama/

 

[GrandpaRox]

Would you want to be tied in anyway to the worst president in history.

 

[Trey]

She also got seriously busted recently when her campaign manager was caught on tape literally saying they were going to screw the coal industry once she got into office.

Well that's just completely untrue. Some low level staffers and volunteers were caught on tape saying that. People that Grimes probably doesn't even know by name.

But I digress, I agree with Chuck Todd on this one. The inability to answer this question completely disqualifies her as a viable candidate for this office.

 

[Fennis]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

 

[HellToupee]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

rubes & hayseeds

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

She also got seriously busted recently when her campaign manager was caught on tape literally saying they were going to screw the coal industry once she got into office.

Well that's just completely untrue. Some low level staffers and volunteers were caught on tape saying that. People that Grimes probably doesn't even know by name.

But I digress, I agree with Chuck Todd on this one. The inability to answer this question completely disqualifies her as a viable candidate for this office.

Ok correct apologies:

But O’Keefe fails to get either Alison Lundergan Grimes or any of her paid campaign staffers on video. What he gets instead are county Democratic Party officials—from Fayette and Warren counties—and a field organizer.

http://wkms.org/post/video-purports-show-grimes-dislike-coal-what-does-it-really-say

I agree with the comment on Todd. How awful is that, say something for crying out loud.

 

[Fennis]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

 

[Fennis]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

James E. O'Keefe dressed up like bin Laden crossing the "border".

 

[Fennis]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

James E. O'Keefe dressed up like bin Laden crossing the "border".

http://gawker.com/james-okeefe-is-getting-desperate-as-hell-part-mcmxvii-1619338668?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

 

[Widbil83]

Would you want to be tied in anyway to the worst president in history?

I think it is subtle racism and Democrats should call her out.

 

[jamny]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

James E. O'Keefe dressed up like bin Laden crossing the "border".

http://gawker.com/james-okeefe-is-getting-desperate-as-hell-part-mcmxvii-1619338668?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

While I agree that the pimp outfit and Osama mask are over the top, it does get people like you to post links to his vids and spread the word.

 

[Fennis]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

James E. O'Keefe dressed up like bin Laden crossing the "border".

http://gawker.com/james-okeefe-is-getting-desperate-as-hell-part-mcmxvii-1619338668?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

While I agree that the pimp outfit and Osama mask are over the top, it does get people like you to post links to his vids and spread the word.

spread what word?

 

[jamny]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

James E. O'Keefe dressed up like bin Laden crossing the "border".

http://gawker.com/james-okeefe-is-getting-desperate-as-hell-part-mcmxvii-1619338668?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

While I agree that the pimp outfit and Osama mask are over the top, it does get people like you to post links to his vids and spread the word.

spread what word?

No such thing as bad publicity to some people.

 

[GoFishTN]

The video of her saying this is just cringe worthy.

Alison Lundergan Grimes (D), who is trying to unseat Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell ® this fall, appeared before the Louisville Courier-Journal editorial board on Thursday to make her pitch for their endorsement. The life-long Democrat, whose father represented Kentucky for the party in the state House and who herself has been on the ballot in the state on the Democratic ticket, was asked a simple question. Did she vote for President Obama in 2008 and 2012?

And she didn't answer. Repeatedly.

Grimes tries to pivot off of the board's question (for some reason!) by linking herself to Hillary Clinton. There's not a lot of good data on Clinton's approval in Kentucky, but at least the state voted for her husband twice. If you have to be a type of Democrat in Kentucky, be a "Clinton Democrat" as Grimes puts it. Fine.

But there was no reason to do this. Grimes is fairly new on the national scene, but she's not neiw enough not to know how to answer this fairly simply. "Yes, I voted for him," you say, "but I've been disappointed by a lot of the things he's done, particularly on COAL and JOBS and GUNS" or whatever. It's simple. And then you can say, "but I backed Hillary in the primary" and so on and so on. 2008 was a landmark year, a wave for Democrats, when Obama's approval was sky-high. Of course she voted for him! Dodging the question looks like she's trying to hide her position, which is never the face you want to show -- particularly when conservatives are accusing her of hiding her positions on other things.

This isn't the sorts of incident that makes or breaks a candidate. It's one of the little ruts on the long road they'll be traveling for the next 26 days. But it's a mistake, and in a race in which Grimes needs everything to go her way, this little bit of bad driving is the sort of thing she should both know to avoid and know how to avoid.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/10/09/40-painful-seconds-of-alison-lundergan-grimes-refusing-to-say-whether-she-voted-for-president-obama/

Maybe she didn't vote for him.

 

[NCCommish]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

Not that it really changes your point of MM, but she's trailing by 3-4 in the polling averages right now.

 

[Lupe]

She did vote for him, but she had no idea who the Vice President on the ticket was.

 

[NCCommish]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

Not that it really changes your point of MM, but she's trailing by 3-4 in the polling averages right now.

Last I saw she had a small lead. But checking RCP you are right.

 

[timschochet]

She also got seriously busted recently when her campaign manager was caught on tape literally saying they were going to screw the coal industry once she got into office.

Well that's just completely untrue. Some low level staffers and volunteers were caught on tape saying that. People that Grimes probably doesn't even know by name.

But I digress, I agree with Chuck Todd on this one. The inability to answer this question completely disqualifies her as a viable candidate for this office.

`It was really dumb of her not to do this, no question. But shouldn't qualifications for office be a little bit broader? Say, based on her ability to understand issues, make the correct decisions, represent her constituents, etc? Seems like a silly reason to completely disqualify her.

 

[spreagle]

This could be the lefties achilles heel. In tonights debate, I hope Scott Walker asks Burke if she voted for Obama.

 

[timschochet]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

Not that it really changes your point of MM, but she's trailing by 3-4 in the polling averages right now.

Last I saw she had a small lead. But checking RCP you are right.

It's close right now, one way or the other. Democrats are touting that one poll that shows her ahead, but that's all it us: one poll.

I'm betting it's all mirrors anyhow. I think there are lots of "Tea Party" type conservatives who are disgusted with McConnell (who is the ultimate "establishment" GOP senator), and won't tell the pollsters that they'll vote for him. But when push comes to shove, on election day, they'll vote for him. I still think he wins comfortably in the end by 8-10 points.

 

[sublimeone]

I'm not familiar with the story, but how can anyone take anything done by O'Keefe seriously?

http://thetrentonlinecom.c.presscdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/James-OKeefe-border-crossing-550x320-The-Trent.jpg

Ha, what the hell is that?

James E. O'Keefe dressed up like bin Laden crossing the "border".

http://gawker.com/james-okeefe-is-getting-desperate-as-hell-part-mcmxvii-1619338668?utm_campaign=socialflow_gawker_twitter&utm_source=gawker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

While I agree that the pimp outfit and Osama mask are over the top, it does get people like you to post links to his vids and spread the word.

it's a humorous way to make a point?

 

[timschochet]

This could be the lefties achilles heel. In tonights debate, I hope Scott Walker asks Burke if she voted for Obama.

Is that tonight? Even if I lived in Wisconsin, I could never imagine myself sitting through a debate that involved Scott Walker. Outside of Harry Reid, I don't think I've ever heard a more dull sounding politician in my lifetime.

 

[ffldrew]

Just curious why she just didn't say "it's none of your business" - if everyone needs to know, why do you go into a booth or behind curtains?

 

[MaxThreshold]

Just curious why she just didn't say "it's none of your business" - if everyone needs to know, why do you go into a booth or behind curtains?

There's no booth or curtains where I vote. Simply a big table with small dividers between stations.

 

[ffldrew]

Just curious why she just didn't say "it's none of your business" - if everyone needs to know, why do you go into a booth or behind curtains?

There's no booth or curtains where I vote. Simply a big table with small dividers between stations.

Or dividers - whatever - it is designed to allow you to vote in private - which is the point.

 

[MaxThreshold]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

Not that it really changes your point of MM, but she's trailing by 3-4 in the polling averages right now.

Last I saw she had a small lead. But checking RCP you are right.

It's close right now, one way or the other. Democrats are touting that one poll that shows her ahead, but that's all it us: one poll.

I'm betting it's all mirrors anyhow. I think there are lots of "Tea Party" type conservatives who are disgusted with McConnell (who is the ultimate "establishment" GOP senator), and won't tell the pollsters that they'll vote for him. But when push comes to shove, on election day, they'll vote for him. I still think he wins comfortably in the end by 8-10 points.

Let's stay on point, Tim. We're not talking about the Tea Party here.

She didn't say she voted for him because it's going to be political death wish if she does. The people want to HEAR her say she agrees with his policies, proving what they suspect to begin with. By NOT answering she effectively said "I voted and agree with Obama" AND came off as suspicious and evasive - not good qualities to have.

 

[Parrothead]

Just curious why she just didn't say "it's none of your business" - if everyone needs to know, why do you go into a booth or behind curtains?

There's no booth or curtains where I vote. Simply a big table with small dividers between stations.

Or dividers - whatever - it is designed to allow you to vote in private - which is the point.

voting record for a politician shouldn't be private

 

[Widbil83]

This could be the lefties achilles heel. In tonights debate, I hope Scott Walker asks Burke if she voted for Obama.

It's amazing how toxic Obama has gotten to the Democratic Party. By 2016 the Democrats running will pretend to not even know him.

 

[SaintsInDome2006]

She also got seriously busted recently when her campaign manager was caught on tape literally saying they were going to screw the coal industry once she got into office.

Well that's just completely untrue. Some low level staffers and volunteers were caught on tape saying that. People that Grimes probably doesn't even know by name.

But I digress, I agree with Chuck Todd on this one. The inability to answer this question completely disqualifies her as a viable candidate for this office.

`It was really dumb of her not to do this, no question. But shouldn't qualifications for office be a little bit broader? Say, based on her ability to understand issues, make the correct decisions, represent her constituents, etc? Seems like a silly reason to completely disqualify her.

Well if it was so innocuous and unimportant she wouldn't be hiding it. And it matters to voters because it reflects what the candidate believes.

 

[ffldrew]

Just curious why she just didn't say "it's none of your business" - if everyone needs to know, why do you go into a booth or behind curtains?

There's no booth or curtains where I vote. Simply a big table with small dividers between stations.

Or dividers - whatever - it is designed to allow you to vote in private - which is the point.

voting record for a politician shouldn't be private

I would disagree on in the voting booth. If I'm elected and in performing my duties then those votes are public.

And if I say "it's none of your business" then adjust support accordingly - but what happens in the booth should be allowed to be kept private it's been a hallmark of Democracy for a long time.

 

[NCCommish]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

Not that it really changes your point of MM, but she's trailing by 3-4 in the polling averages right now.

Last I saw she had a small lead. But checking RCP you are right.

It's close right now, one way or the other. Democrats are touting that one poll that shows her ahead, but that's all it us: one poll.

I'm betting it's all mirrors anyhow. I think there are lots of "Tea Party" type conservatives who are disgusted with McConnell (who is the ultimate "establishment" GOP senator), and won't tell the pollsters that they'll vote for him. But when push comes to shove, on election day, they'll vote for him. I still think he wins comfortably in the end by 8-10 points.

Well I am not nearly as smart as you when it comes to politics so please take this for what it is worth but you may want to look at that race again. There is a libertarian candidate starting to pick up a little buzz. Wouldn't take too many voters to say screw Mitch and give Grimes the seat. Of course in my uneducated not nearly as well informed as yours opinion.

 

[Parrothead]

Just curious why she just didn't say "it's none of your business" - if everyone needs to know, why do you go into a booth or behind curtains?

There's no booth or curtains where I vote. Simply a big table with small dividers between stations.

Or dividers - whatever - it is designed to allow you to vote in private - which is the point.

voting record for a politician shouldn't be private

I would disagree on in the voting booth. If I'm elected and in performing my duties then those votes are public.

And if I say "it's none of your business" then adjust support accordingly - but what happens in the booth should be allowed to be kept private it's been a hallmark of Democracy for a long time.

I disagree

 

[timschochet]

Poorly handled but she is a novice. She is still leading a long time sitting Senator because he truly sucks and no longer gives a rats ### about his state.

Not that it really changes your point of MM, but she's trailing by 3-4 in the polling averages right now.

Last I saw she had a small lead. But checking RCP you are right.

It's close right now, one way or the other. Democrats are touting that one poll that shows her ahead, but that's all it us: one poll.

I'm betting it's all mirrors anyhow. I think there are lots of "Tea Party" type conservatives who are disgusted with McConnell (who is the ultimate "establishment" GOP senator), and won't tell the pollsters that they'll vote for him. But when push comes to shove, on election day, they'll vote for him. I still think he wins comfortably in the end by 8-10 points.

Well I am not nearly as smart as you when it comes to politics so please take this for what it is worth but you may want to look at that race again. There is a libertarian candidate starting to pick up a little buzz. Wouldn't take too many voters to say screw Mitch and give Grimes the seat. Of course in my uneducated not nearly as well informed as yours opinion.

wtf? Just offering my opinion. I don't really care one way or another who wins this race, honestly. Kinda snarky in your response, not like you.

 

[Trey]

She also got seriously busted recently when her campaign manager was caught on tape literally saying they were going to screw the coal industry once she got into office.

Well that's just completely untrue. Some low level staffers and volunteers were caught on tape saying that. People that Grimes probably doesn't even know by name.

But I digress, I agree with Chuck Todd on this one. The inability to answer this question completely disqualifies her as a viable candidate for this office.

`It was really dumb of her not to do this, no question. But shouldn't qualifications for office be a little bit broader? Say, based on her ability to understand issues, make the correct decisions, represent her constituents, etc? Seems like a silly reason to completely disqualify her.

I think it is more an insight into her style as a politician. She'll duck big votes and go with the flow. She's a female, with a great last name, the ability to raise boatloads, and is a "Clinton Democrat"... So the nomination had to go to her if she decided to hop in but she's a lightweight and not ready for the primetime just yet.

"I voted for Barack Obama in 2012 because when I looked at his economic policies for the middle class, they simply made more sense than the alternatives that Mr. Romney proposed. Unfortunately, these policies never amounted to more than talk. And for that I blame both the President our current Congress. And that's precisely why I need to be sent to Washington. I'll be a new voice that will fight to see that those economic policies for which I cast my ballot in 2012 turn into economic policy by the end of my first term."

That's your answer Alison. Feel free to use it in a press release any time now.

Wasted opporuntity.

 

[Gene Sackman]

It's a popular trend now. Nobody wants to admit they voted for him.

 

[joffer]

She voted for Gary ####ing Johnson

 

[jonessed]

She is going to get eaten by the political machine down the stretch. She looks completely out of her league.

 

[Widbil83]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

 

[Fennis]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

A Democrat challenger coming within 3 or 4 points of the Senate majority leader in a Republican, in a Southern state is as pretty close to a victory as can be expected. There is no shortage of money from either side in this race.

Kentucky should never, ever been in play.

 

[Mark Davis]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

A Democrat challenger coming within 3 or 4 points of the Senate majority leader in a Republican, in a Southern state is as pretty close to a victory as can be expected. There is no shortage of money from either side in this race.

Kentucky should never, ever been in play.

McConnell isn't someone who is easy to like. Kentucky has had close Senate races in the not too distant past though. Jim Bunning narrowly held off Dan Mongiardo in 2004. That thing went right to the end with Mongiardo leading fairly late into the evening. That said, I think it's a combination of McConnell, and despite this gaffe Grimes is a pretty good candidate. It doesn't hurt she isn't too hard on the eyes for a prospective senator.

 

[Parrothead]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

A Democrat challenger coming within 3 or 4 points of the Senate majority leader in a Republican, in a Southern state is as pretty close to a victory as can be expected. There is no shortage of money from either side in this race.

Kentucky should never, ever been in play.

I could give a #### about Kentucky but this sounds like sour grapes here.. Kentucky has a D governor no?

I always root for outcomes that cause the most whining, because it makes this board entertaining..

 

[Fennis]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

A Democrat challenger coming within 3 or 4 points of the Senate majority leader in a Republican, in a Southern state is as pretty close to a victory as can be expected. There is no shortage of money from either side in this race.

Kentucky should never, ever been in play.

I could give a #### about Kentucky but this sounds like sour grapes here.. Kentucky has a D governor no?

I always root for outcomes that cause the most whining, because it makes this board entertaining..

If I were up to me, the GOP would win the Senate or maybe it would be 50-50 so Biden would have to vote.

 

[Fennis]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

A Democrat challenger coming within 3 or 4 points of the Senate majority leader in a Republican, in a Southern state is as pretty close to a victory as can be expected. There is no shortage of money from either side in this race.

Kentucky should never, ever been in play.

McConnell isn't someone who is easy to like. Kentucky has had close Senate races in the not too distant past though. Jim Bunning narrowly held off Dan Mongiardo in 2004. That thing went right to the end with Mongiardo leading fairly late into the evening. That said, I think it's a combination of McConnell, and despite this gaffe Grimes is a pretty good candidate. It doesn't hurt she isn't too hard on the eyes for a prospective senator.

if you catch her at the right angle and squint she is pretty good looking.

 

[Parrothead]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Nope, it isn't.

After a significant investment in support of Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, the DSCC had not reserved time for the final three weeks of the race and, as of today, is no longer on the air.

The DSCC has now spent more than 2 million in Kentucky and continues to make targeted investments in the ground game while monitoring the race for future investments, but is currently not on the air in the state, a DSCC official told CQ Roll Call.

http://atr.rollcall.com/elections-2014-dscc-kentucky-mitch-mcconnell/

A Democrat challenger coming within 3 or 4 points of the Senate majority leader in a Republican, in a Southern state is as pretty close to a victory as can be expected. There is no shortage of money from either side in this race.

Kentucky should never, ever been in play.

McConnell isn't someone who is easy to like. Kentucky has had close Senate races in the not too distant past though. Jim Bunning narrowly held off Dan Mongiardo in 2004. That thing went right to the end with Mongiardo leading fairly late into the evening. That said, I think it's a combination of McConnell, and despite this gaffe Grimes is a pretty good candidate. It doesn't hurt she isn't too hard on the eyes for a prospective senator.

if you catch her at the right angle and squint she is pretty good looking.

the witch from Delaware was hotter

 

[Fennis]

the witch from Delaware was hotter

I miss her. she seemed like fun too

 

[greenroom]

Another non story that the Right Wing media(MSM) is blowing up! Who cares who she voted for, and she does not need to say who she voted for? That is why we vote in private. She is in a no win situation. If she says she voted for Obama the Right Wing would go crazy. If she voted for Romney then she gets killed since she does not vote her party! Which I think would be awesome if she came out and said she voted for Romney that would take away the Right Wing Media (MSM) for attaching her to Obama!

 

[Fennis]

Another non story that the Right Wing media(MSM) is blowing up! Who cares who she voted for, and she does not need to say who she voted for? That is why we vote in private. She is in a no win situation. If she says she voted for Obama the Right Wing would go crazy. If she voted for Romney then she gets killed since she does not vote her party! Which I think would be awesome if she came out and said she voted for Romney that would take away the Right Wing Media (MSM) for attaching her to Obama!

she was an Obama delegate in 2012. I can't image a single voter in Kentucky would think she didn't vote for Obama.

Trey above posted a really good response on what she could have said.

 

[cstu]

Whatever she is doing is working

After two polls in his favor, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell again has slipped behind Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes, according to the latest Bluegrass Poll.

Grimes, Kentucky's secretary of State, now leads the veteran five-term senator 46% to 44% among likely voters, the survey found. While that advantage is within the poll's margin of error, it represents a 6-point swing to the Democrat since the last survey in late August

Would love if she wins and gives a shout out to Obama during her victory speech.