Comments on: Griffith’s Not-So Good Friday Announcement

By: BigYellaDog

BigYellaDog — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 21:44:04 +0000

What y’all are forgettin is:

a) Parker is loooooaded! Money will not be a problem.

b) Parker won a state senate seat that ain’t true blue; its a purple trending red district, even considering HSV’s Democratic history.

c) Parker knows that you bring a gun to a gun fight. The GOPers wont’ have a “babe in the woods” or the baby jesus on their hands w/Parker; he’ll be loaded for bear and won’t mind pulling the trigger if need be.

We’ve got a winner in Parker Griffth; let’s not do locally what Clinton and Obama are doing nationally.

By: Lady from Lauderdale

Lady from Lauderdale — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:18:52 +0000

I don’t think Parker Griffith’s announcement had anything to do with Susan Parker’s decision not run! I also think Tammy Irons will run and will be the Democratic candidate. Democratic leaders from all over the state are encouraging her. Ms. Irons has a huge ability to raise money and has a great name recognition in a large part of the district. Besides, it is the Shoals Area’s turn to have representation in DC! Sen. Griffith’s charm may run out on this one…

By: The Sandman

The Sandman — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:56:58 +0000

Homeboy –

I was referring to Rasmussen Reports, not exactly Republican hacks by any means.

Check it out for yourself:
http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/election_20082/2008_presidential_election/daily_presidential_tracking_poll

By: bhmhomeboy

bhmhomeboy — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:01:24 +0000

Hey Sandman,
Who are “the latest polls” polling, the GOP?

I can assure you that Griffith’s age is not an issue for Democrats.

Hey JD,
What can I say about Madison voters? They obviously love the GOP more than they do our country.

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AL-05 Candidates » Doc’s Political Parlor — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 20:09:48 +0000

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By: The Sandman

The Sandman — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:30:40 +0000

Homeboy, when did I ever say that REPUBLICANS were going to make Griffith’s age an issue? If it is an issue at all, it will be in the Democratic Primary.

BTW, the latest polls seem to contradict your statement about the Democratic Presidential nominee.

By: JD

JD — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 02:43:32 +0000

For an unpopular party, the Republican turnout was higher than Clinton vs the Boy Wonder in Madison County.

By: bhmhomeboy

bhmhomeboy — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 01:46:11 +0000

Republicans might try and make age an issue, and it that’s all they have Bring It On.
And I wouldn’t count on whomever the Democratic Presidential nominee is being unpopular in his district either. No one is as unpopular as Bush and McSame as Bush.

By: The Sandman

The Sandman — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 00:22:03 +0000

This guy’s age is going to be an issue in this campaign. Anyone who thinks otherwise is terribly naive.

Personally, I don’t think the age issue is as damaging as the fact that whoever happens to become the Democratic Presidential Nominee is going to be terribly unpopular in this district.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 23:33:59 +0000

I don’t really care, homey. Not only is this not my district, but I don’t know much about any of the people involved. I wrote that post because you seemed to misunderstand how seniority works.

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links for 2008-03-24 — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 22:23:32 +0000

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By: bhmhomeboy

bhmhomeboy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 20:46:01 +0000

Margaret,
Your concern for the longevity of Griffith’s tenure in Congress is touching. I didn’t know you cared.

By: I think

I think — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:48:40 +0000

This is just speculation, but from what I’ve witnessed my guess is that Parker Griffith intends to stay in politics well into his 80’s. The man is in good health and still drips with ambition. There’s no reason to assume that he wouldn’t hold the seat as long as Cramer.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:48:37 +0000

Seniority is not based on age; it’s based on years in Congress. The concern isn’t discrimination due to age, but the fact that Griffith might not be in Washington long enough to climb the ladder of seniority. On the other hand, some folks stay in Washington into their eighties.

By: bhmhomeboy

bhmhomeboy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:27:17 +0000

Anonymous #9, age is not as big as issue as you and other Republicans are trying to make it. Parker Griffith is fully capable of jockeying for committee assignments or chairmanships, since they are based on SENOIRITY. Surely Republicans aren’t in favor of age discrimination?