Republicans MUST nominate crazy Sharron Angle (unless they're chicken)

The Chicken Lady demonstrated yet again this week that neither she nor her highly touted, highly paid campaign advisers are ready for prime time.

Jerry Tarkanian's office-shopping son has never been in danger of winning a general election, and gives no indication that he ever will be.

And as for Sharron Angle, it must be said that upon reflection, comparing her to Rand Paul is deeply unfair ... to Rand Paul. He is orders of magnitude more articulate and intelligent then she is.

So while the conventional wisdom holds that Angle is the weakest candidate against Harry Reid, that's probably overstated; each Republican weirdo seems about as electable (or unelectable) as the other.

But all Nevadans -- Democrats, Republicans and independents alike -- should still hope that Angle wins the primary.

The rich man's wife and the coach's kid are opportunistic charlatans ready and willing to vacillate and equivocate to win votes, i.e., standard-issue and unremarkable politicians. If Republicans nominate either of them, the Senate race will merely be a bloody and tawdry affair pitting "Anybody but Reid" sentiment against Reid's relentless and ruthless scorched-earth campaign machine (the likes of which Nevada has never seen, judging by its impressive performance thus far).

Angle, however, believes all the nonsense that is coming out of her mouth. She is the real deal, the genuine article, the unapologetic and unwavering champion of full-on teatardation. If Republicans nominate her, the race will be as much a referendum on the tea party movement as on Reid. Teanuts and their apologists in the media love to tell anyone who will listen that mainstream voters just can't wait to embrace America's latest orgy of anti-intellectual paranoid populism. Fine. Let's put it to a vote.

Comments

[RussBBinVegas@aol.com]

Obvious but brilliant use of the pun construct, Gleaner. Cock-a-poodle-do, chicken indeed. Darn I'm mad at myself for not getting over to the Clark County Elections Department in time to do the RIRO tango. What fun is heading off to Early Voting for Dems. Hey btw did anyone notice the RJ all of a sudden is requiring registration to comment on their wondrous articles. 'Bout time! Gosh, who can guess how many of Sherm's raging teabagging legions of eloquent dittohead knuckledraggers will be forking over their real email addresses ..

[Goldy]

What is the difference between a Tea Partier and John Bircher?
No, really, that is not the set up for another hilarious Goldy joke. What is the difference? John Birch Society values below courtesy of Al Gore's internet
:

The society says it is anti-totalitarian, particularly anti-socialist and anti-communist. It seeks to limit the powers of government and defends the original intention of the U.S. Constitution, which it sees as based on Christian principles. It opposes collectivism, including wealth redistribution, economic interventionism, socialism, communism, and fascism. In a 1983 edition of Crossfire, Congressman Larry McDonald (D-Georgia), then its newly appointed president, characterized the society as belonging to the Old Right rather than the New Right.
The society opposed aspects of the civil rights movement in the 1960s because of its concerns that the movement had communists in important positions. The society opposed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, saying it was in violation of the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and overstepped the rights of individual states to enact laws regarding civil rights. The society is against "one world government", and has an immigration reduction view on immigration reform. It opposes the United Nations, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA), the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), and other free trade agreements. The society argues that there is a devaluing of the U.S. Constitution in favor of political and economic globalization, and that this trend is not an accident. It cites the existence of the Security and Prosperity Partnership as evidence of a push towards a North American Union.[9]

It has been described as "ultraconservative",[10] "far right",[11] and "extremist".[12] The Southern Poverty Law Center, lists the society as a "Patriot' Group". Its definition of patriot groups includes: "Generally, Patriot groups define themselves as opposed to the 'New World Order' or advocate or adhere to extreme antigovernment doctrines".[13]

[Mark Sumner]

After meeting Sharron and getting to speak with her 1 on 1 I know that she may be labled as not the "good old boys" choice but I don't want that. I don't want someone who will just answer to the party leadership. This person is representing me not them. This country was founded on personal freedom. The Federal Government has a role but not to be caretaker and nanny of all everyday issues in peoples lives. What ever happened to personal responsibility?

[gainsayer]

What ever happened to personal responsibility?

Oh, there will still be a nanny, it will just answer to shareholders, not you.

[Observer]

Sharron "the non-so-acute" Angle (HA!) might actually win the Repub Primary if the Republican turnout is low and only the far-right is energized.

Then Reid would have five months to portray Angle as a loon. And he would have help. From her.

[scorpiogal]

@ Observer ,
You mean "Obtuse Angle" don't you? 'Cause we all know Sharon is just not right. ;)

[Observer]

@Scorpiogal

"Obtuse Angle"...I wish I had thought of that!

Observer

[Dude]

Whatever happened to responsible punctuation?

[Goldy]

@ Mark Sumner..."This Country was founded on personal freedom." Besides slavery, and not allowing women to vote, and rounding up native Americans on to reservations against their will, and annexing land through war, and not letting people leave the union who wanted to, you are exactly right!

[Happygirl]

Mr. Sumner: I hate to break this to you, but the vast majority of liberals/progressives/Democrats (and NO, those are not dirty words) also believe in personal responsibility.
And call me crazy, but I believe Angle is not electable. Sorry, but she's not making her case very well, either.

[ColinFromLasVegas]

Yeah, I agree. After reading all this stuff about the esteemed Ms. Sharon Angle, no way she gets my vote. And there IS a lot of stuff about her that spans the years.

I read somewhere when she votes on something, the other people in the Government would all say the vote went "68 to Angle." In other words, she always voted the nay vote.

But, I like to try to look at the positive side of things.

And that is...um...that is...lemme see..OH!...I got it!....I'm glad I'm not married to her.

(Gosh. I had to really dig around for that one. But I found it....)

[atdleft]

Scorpiogal-

"You mean "Obtuse Angle" don't you? 'Cause we all know Sharon is just not right. ;)"

SCORE! I'll have to remember to use this when I'm not in the mood to write out Batsh*t Crazy Sharron Angle... Obtuse pretty much says it all. :-D

Happygirl-

"And call me crazy, but I believe Angle is not electable. Sorry, but she's not making her case very well, either."

No, you're not crazy... But shhh, don't tell the GOoPers this. Let them have fun with their new BFF, Obtuse Angle. Let her win the primary. It will only make the next few months of campaigning that much more FUN!

I can hardly wait to start hearing Ms. Obtuse Angle tell everyone that if elected, she'll eliminate unemployment benefits, the progressive tax structure, the EPA, public schools, legal alcohol, and so much more!

[Rob Whitetrash]

Sharron Angle is my former assemblywoman (district 26). After she lost the 2006 congressional primary to Heller and after she lost the 2008 state senate primary to Raggio, I was hoping she would exit the political stage. But no, here she is again.

Lowden has made dumb and insensitive remarks about health care, but Angle makes Lowden sound like Lincoln or Churchill. Angle is a nasty campaigner and spews loads of inflammatory statements. Her "scorched earth" campaign style is reminiscent of the late Kathy Augustine. She has authored Op-Ed pieces in the local paper that were inaccurate nonsense. She is the sort of politician that just won't go away.

She would be the worst (i.e. best) Republican to face Reid in the general election. Unlike Lowden, she can't self-fund her campaign (she is a retired teacher). Unlike Lowden and Tark, she is not well known in Clark County. Like Lowden, she makes ridiculous policy comments when not scripted.

[atdleft]

Rob W-

I'm so sorry you were stuck with her as your Assembly Member! That must have been horrifying.

And yes, I agree that she won't be too hard to beat in the general election... But that doesn't mean her corporate fat cat buddies at Club for Growth will stop pushing her! This is just the beginning. The Club has a record of pushing only the wingnuttiest of wingnuts, and they won't stop until Angle wins the primary. They'll also try to push her in the general, but that's where we come in to expose them all for the "Club for Greed" that they really are.

[Dan]

It's really funny watching the left twist and turn in their faint hope that Reid will be re-elected. At best, it will be a 10-1 shot Reid will win.
First, Angle will connect Reid and Obama and most Nevadans along with most of the country do not like Obama and fewer like Reid.
There are going to be more scandals involving obama, especially the Sestak scandal that may eventually lead to a special prosecutor.
Not to mention the health care fiasco in which it has been shown that Reid and Obama lied about the savings. Most Nevadans do not like the health care bill.
Then the budget. Reid will get creamed by this since Reid is the leader of the Senate.
Reid will respond in kind but he will be out gunned by the hatred of Washington DC by Nevada residents.
And don't forget that Reid is not without sin. His land dealings and his probably false claim of having a bomb underneath his station wagon will play as big as any Angle scandal.
And of course the kicker is that little boy Reid will be on the ballot as well. People just don't like dynasties.
So, to the left, enjoy your dreams until you wake up in November and find out that Harry Reid (Dumbass-NV) and litle boy Reid are out of office and Harry moves back to DC to become a lobbyist. (you honestly don't think that Reid will give up the good life in the Ritz Carlton or whatever luxury hotel he lives in)and come back and live in Nevada, do you?

[robwhitetrash]

To atdleft: Thanks for your condolences. Assembly District 26 is now represented by the even more odious Ty Cobb III. How low can District 26 go? As long as they rubber stamp any Republican running, then pretty low.

To Stormtrooper Dan: Thanks for your thoughtful input. It certainly convinced me ... to vote for Reid, regardless which fascist the Republicans run against him.

[scorpiogal]

As a RIRO I cast my vote for Sharon Angle. Gotta love that bat-shit crazyness.

Sí si puede RIROs,Sí si puede.

@Dude,
No worries. Next time I'll wear a finger cot.

[Learn your Math]

Dan... I think you meant to say a 1 to 10 shot that Reid will win.

A 10 to 1 shot means there is a 90% chance he will win.

More evidence of teabagger math, you were not 'educated' in Texas were you?

That being said, with any of these clowns running, I think your 10 to 1 is actually right.

[F. Eugene Barber]

The Progressives in this country have a long history of abuse starting with the racist Pres. Woodrow Wilson who segregated the military. He hated Blacks and felt they were sub-human yet the Black folks in the US keep voting for Progressive democrats.
Progressive folks are more insidious than Communism. Derf in NV

[Dan]

To learn, while I don't gamble much, a 10-1 shot pays more than a 1-10 shot. If I am wrong, then so be it.

[David McKee]

And to think that have been allowed to teach in Clark County. Now there's an indictment of our educational system.

[john]

I was educated in Texas. Texas A&M! What’s your point? The progressive political machine is on the decline. That’s what pisses you idiots off because you never really had a majority. Now that real silent majority has woken up it scares the hell out of you. Obama is a total failure and the piggy bank is empty so he can’t buy the votes with entitlements anymore. You idiots have spent decades getting to this point and it has got to suck to see it all fall apart in a matter of months. California is a prime example of why the progressive movement doesn’t work. Somebody has to eventually pay the bills. Now start the attacks on my post. You can’t argue the facts so start the name calling.

[Bevo]

john go back to A&M you fucking aggie. Hook 'em Horns!