Comments on: McDonald Passes on AL-05 Race http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/ & Home of Lawn Mower Repair Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:52:33 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: D2 Voter http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20943 D2 Voter Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:26:24 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20943 From what I'm gathering, (with Bud's apparent out-of-the-blue retirement) I'm thinking Wayne Parker's been working with Bud to basically walk right into his congressional seat. I hear Bud's been buddying up to Parker and that completely ticks me off. There's an ethical way to leave office and then there's the "good ole boy" way. One thing that really stands out about Tom Butler is you'll never find him acting deceitfully. He's always been honest in his convictions and honest with the public. I think winning the Primary will be a tough job, but he can do it. I completely understand why he would be switching parties. Being a democrat in ALABAMA is not the same as being a democrat on a federal level. He hasn't NEEDED to change parties on a state level, but would have to on a federal level because of the vast difference on federal issues and voting. From what I’m gathering, (with Bud’s apparent out-of-the-blue retirement) I’m thinking Wayne Parker’s been working with Bud to basically walk right into his congressional seat. I hear Bud’s been buddying up to Parker and that completely ticks me off. There’s an ethical way to leave office and then there’s the “good ole boy” way. One thing that really stands out about Tom Butler is you’ll never find him acting deceitfully. He’s always been honest in his convictions and honest with the public. I think winning the Primary will be a tough job, but he can do it. I completely understand why he would be switching parties. Being a democrat in ALABAMA is not the same as being a democrat on a federal level. He hasn’t NEEDED to change parties on a state level, but would have to on a federal level because of the vast difference on federal issues and voting.

]]> By: The Sandman http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20868 The Sandman Sun, 23 Mar 2008 05:03:42 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20868 It is my understanding that Stan is dropping out of the race to support Wayne Parker. This is a pretty good move in my opinion; they are both great guys but Parker has the better Name ID, something that is essential in a short race like this one (only 2 months to the June Primary). I'd have to say that Parker would be the favorite to be the Republican nominee. Tom Butler is a nice guy, but he CAN NOT win a Republican Primary. It is my understanding that Stan is dropping out of the race to support Wayne Parker. This is a pretty good move in my opinion; they are both great guys but Parker has the better Name ID, something that is essential in a short race like this one (only 2 months to the June Primary). I’d have to say that Parker would be the favorite to be the Republican nominee. Tom Butler is a nice guy, but he CAN NOT win a Republican Primary.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20829 Anonymous Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:38:22 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20829 too old to be there long enough to be effective and build up seniority. He is 5 years older than Congressman Cramer. Who trades in a perfectly good car for an older less effective one? This will be an interesting race, but serving (if you can call it that) in the do nothing raise your own pay state senate then switch parties seemsbkike morebof a way to embarrass yourself than get to congress. too old to be there long enough to be effective and build up seniority. He is 5 years older than Congressman Cramer. Who trades in a perfectly good car for an older less effective one? This will be an interesting race, but serving (if you can call it that) in the do nothing raise your own pay state senate then switch parties seemsbkike morebof a way to embarrass yourself than get to congress.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20828 Anonymous Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:16:26 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20828 I think he is 64. Not a spring chicken. I think he is 64. Not a spring chicken.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20824 Anonymous Fri, 21 Mar 2008 23:34:36 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20824 How old is Sen. Butler? He has been at this game a long time. How old is Sen. Butler? He has been at this game a long time.

]]> By: PoliticalJunkie http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20808 PoliticalJunkie Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:34:23 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20808 Haha of course he has a job. That's why every single article describes him as an "advertising executive." You usually need to be employed to be an executive. Haha of course he has a job. That’s why every single article describes him as an “advertising executive.” You usually need to be employed to be an executive.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20806 Anonymous Fri, 21 Mar 2008 19:18:04 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20806 Does Wayne have a job? Him never having had one hurt him in '94. Does Wayne have a job? Him never having had one hurt him in ‘94.

]]> By: John Killian http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20799 John Killian Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:39:48 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20799 Seems as if the race is setting up as a race between a Reagan conservative (Wayne Parker) and the candidadate of the country club (Butler. Wayne Parker will be the next Congressman from CD 5 Seems as if the race is setting up as a race between a Reagan conservative (Wayne Parker) and the candidadate of the country club (Butler.
Wayne Parker will be the next Congressman from CD 5

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20797 Anonymous Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:28:24 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20797 A democrat state senator in the Republican primary who was an Al Gore delegate. If I remember correctly his buddy Al did not do so well in the 5th district in the general election, wonder how a Gore delegate will do in a Republican primary? Truth is stranger than fiction! A democrat state senator in the Republican primary who was an Al Gore delegate. If I remember correctly his buddy Al did not do so well in the 5th district in the general election, wonder how a Gore delegate will do in a Republican primary?

Truth is stranger than fiction!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20795 Anonymous Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:43:49 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20795 Now we will have a Democrat in the Republican Party. A party switch a week before he announces does not a true Repulican make. Isn't this a bit opportunistic? Now we will have a Democrat in the Republican Party. A party switch a week before he announces does not a true Repulican make. Isn’t this a bit opportunistic?

]]> By: or... http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20794 or... Fri, 21 Mar 2008 15:10:49 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20794 Is it more good news for Butler? Is the result of behind the scene pressure being applied to clear the field of candidates with strong party credentials? Is it more good news for Butler? Is the result of behind the scene pressure being applied to clear the field of candidates with strong party credentials?

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/comment-page-1/#comment-20792 Anonymous Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:37:33 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/03/21/mcdonald-passes-on-al-02-race/#comment-20792 That leaves Wayne Parker in the race. He came close to beating Bud in 94, in an open seat race he should be strong. That leaves Wayne Parker in the race. He came close to beating Bud in 94, in an open seat race he should be strong.

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