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cory777 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-08-10 11:27 PM Original message |
Alvin Greene UPSET: Mystery Man Stuns In South Carolina Senate Primary |
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Downwinder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-08-10 11:42 PM Response to Original message |
1. Anybody know what voting machines are in use in SC? |
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4lbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-08-10 11:46 PM Response to Reply #1 |
2. They are still using those freaking Diebold touch screens. |
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Downwinder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue Jun-08-10 11:50 PM Response to Reply #2 |
3. Enough said. |
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krispos42 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 03:23 AM Response to Reply #1 |
11. Ha! That was the VERY FIRST QUESTION that popped into my head! |
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Jennicut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
4. Gawker: Random Unemployed Dude Wins South Carolina Democratic Primary |
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struggle4progress (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 08:32 AM Response to Reply #4 |
24. I think I'll change my last name to Aaah, move to SC, and run for office |
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Retrograde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 04:59 PM Response to Reply #4 |
39. That's why California mixes up the names |
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iamthebandfanman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:11 AM Response to Original message |
5. anybody know anything about this guy ? |
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wordpix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-11-10 10:53 AM Response to Reply #5 |
54. the KO interview proves he has a verbal expressive disorder, and Rep. Clyburn is investigating |
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The abyss (930 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:20 AM Response to Original message |
6. This is an interesting story! |
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FarLeftFist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:34 AM Response to Original message |
7. He just almost landed an awesome job with great benefits |
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Kall (130 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:53 AM Response to Original message |
8. Hah! |
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Puppyjive (117 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 01:22 AM Response to Original message |
9. If you have no money, you'll get my vote |
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Turbineguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 02:46 AM Response to Original message |
10. Diebold elects unknown candidate |
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Tx4obama (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 03:33 AM Response to Original message |
12. The truth is ..... |
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KamaAina (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:25 PM Response to Reply #12 |
41. I'll leave a race blank rather than vote for a name that "sounds good" |
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happyslug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 10:37 PM Response to Reply #12 |
51. Reminds me of a saying FDR said in 1936 |
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Are_grits_groceries (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 04:27 AM Response to Original message |
13. Eff the Fowlers! |
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Downwinder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 07:13 AM Response to Reply #13 |
21. Does he have a contribution web site? How to get a contribution |
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zogofzorkon (256 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:29 AM Response to Original message |
14. Perhaps they were just voting Green n/t |
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clixtox (941 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:54 AM Response to Reply #14 |
15. That makes more sense than some of the other rationalizations I've read! N/T |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:58 AM Response to Reply #15 |
16. Greene's name came up first on the ballot. |
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zogofzorkon (256 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 06:06 AM Response to Reply #16 |
17. What no sympathy vote for the underdog? Seems unlikely. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 06:15 AM Response to Reply #17 |
18. Why does that seem unlikely? |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 06:58 AM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Bullshit.. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 08:29 AM Response to Reply #20 |
23. I can summon no defense against such a thoughtful and reasoned argument. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 06:14 PM Response to Reply #23 |
45. Such ridiculous assertion... |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 07:28 PM Response to Reply #45 |
46. I think somebody forgot to take his happy pill today. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 08:41 PM Response to Reply #46 |
48. Prolly not.. |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 06:58 AM Response to Original message |
19. Anyone that hasn't noticed.. |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 08:33 AM Response to Reply #19 |
25. This is about Greene and Rawl |
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UpInArms (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 07:32 AM Response to Original message |
22. well, everyone is trying go "Greene" these days! |
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CanonRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 08:40 AM Response to Original message |
26. Alphabetical? |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 10:56 AM Response to Reply #26 |
29. Ballot placement is important in low profile races |
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CanonRay (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:02 PM Response to Reply #29 |
31. U.S. Senate is a "low profile' race? |
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Freddie Stubbs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:27 PM Response to Reply #31 |
34. It is when the race is to decide who is going to be a sacraficial lamb |
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dgibby (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
27. My guess is that lots of Republicans voted for him, |
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The Croquist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:18 PM Response to Reply #27 |
32. Probably not |
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stanwyck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-11-10 11:24 AM Response to Reply #32 |
56. Like here in Georgia, SC is an open primary. This is how |
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wordpix (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-11-10 10:54 AM Response to Reply #27 |
55. Clyburn is investigating whether or not this is a "plant"---implying maybe a repuke plant |
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and-justice-for-all (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
28. This whole thing seems fowl to me...nt |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 10:58 AM Response to Original message |
30. Maybe they voted for the environment, particulary after the Gulf oil Gusher, a name |
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yorgatron (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 12:25 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. his opponent is a career politician,which is the same as incumbent for a lot of folks. |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 01:14 PM Response to Reply #33 |
35. Yes, I agree |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:40 PM Response to Reply #33 |
42. best explanation so far- I would assume it has something to do with a good |
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Duchess (121 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 03:03 PM Response to Original message |
36. S.C. Dem winner faces felony charge |
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Uncle Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 03:44 PM Response to Reply #36 |
37. Well as he's not a Republican that will probably put a damper on his election chances. |
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Blue_Tires (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 04:25 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. this is starting to reek |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:05 PM Response to Reply #36 |
40. That's the trouble with voting for someone you don't know. |
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tigereye (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:41 PM Response to Reply #40 |
43. hey lady! |
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GoddessOfGuinness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 08:44 PM Response to Reply #43 |
49. Hi Tigereye! |
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underpants (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
44. Similar thing happened in Huntington WV mayoral race 10 years ago |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 07:29 PM Response to Reply #44 |
47. I'd forgotten that true story. |
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murdoch (658 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Jun-09-10 09:19 PM Response to Original message |
50. Alvin Greene is the best candidate for Senate in the US |
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ItNerd4life (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Jun-10-10 12:28 PM Response to Original message |
52. Maybe it was the anti-incumbent vote. nt |
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BridgeTheGap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Fri Jun-11-10 10:11 AM Response to Original message |
53. SC doesn't require party affiliation at the time of registration. It is declared on election day |
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