Comments on: Cavanaugh Getting a Leg Up in PSC Race http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/ & Home of Lawn Mower Repair Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:50:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.5 by: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24520 Mon, 12 May 2008 14:51:19 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24520 The State Party does not exercise control over the local GOP clubs. The clubs are free to invite whomever they wish. I can tell you that, as a leader of one of the local clubs, I think it is inappropriate to invite only one candidate in a contested primary to speak at a club meeting. Clubs should feel an obligation to invite all of the candidates in a contested primary so that their members (and the general public) have the opportunity to become informed about the positions of all of the candidates and be able to make a more informed decision at the poll. However, if a club does what I think is the wrong thing and takes sides in a contested primary, it's not the fault of the State Party. Blame lays solely at the feet of the clubs themselves. The State Party does not exercise control over the local GOP clubs. The clubs are free to invite whomever they wish. I can tell you that, as a leader of one of the local clubs, I think it is inappropriate to invite only one candidate in a contested primary to speak at a club meeting. Clubs should feel an obligation to invite all of the candidates in a contested primary so that their members (and the general public) have the opportunity to become informed about the positions of all of the candidates and be able to make a more informed decision at the poll. However, if a club does what I think is the wrong thing and takes sides in a contested primary, it’s not the fault of the State Party. Blame lays solely at the feet of the clubs themselves.

]]> by: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24484 Sun, 11 May 2008 14:16:45 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24484 There is no denying that Twinkle is using her past position with the party for an "insiders" advantage in this run. It would be in the interest of the party for Mike Hubbard and others to end the appearance -an in all probability, FACT- of impropriety. Howver, it would appear that Hubbard has no interst in stopping this sort of thing,and is instead an active partcipant in the effort to "handpick" nominees (Jay Love for Congress being the most ignoble example). AEA polling has shown that Hornday is even with Twinkle. If he - and others who the GOP chairman's office have tried to "shut out" of the process - win, they will be in a position to have a discussion of the behaviour of Mr. Hubbard after the primaries. A very nice long discussion. There is no denying that Twinkle is using her past position with the party for an “insiders” advantage in this run.

It would be in the interest of the party for Mike Hubbard and others to end the appearance -an in all probability, FACT- of impropriety. Howver, it would appear that Hubbard has no interst in stopping this sort of thing,and is instead an active partcipant in the effort to “handpick” nominees (Jay Love for Congress being the most ignoble example).

AEA polling has shown that Hornday is even with Twinkle. If he - and others who the GOP chairman’s office have tried to “shut out” of the process - win, they will be in a position to have a discussion of the behaviour of Mr. Hubbard after the primaries. A very nice long discussion.

]]> by: publius http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24470 Sun, 11 May 2008 03:59:40 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24470 OK mike, so twinkle knows all the key repub primary players, does that qualify her to make million dollar public trust decisions? Of course not, it merely qualifies her to know the key players in the repub primary. Twinkle would make a good county commissioner or even a city council person. But, Twinkle on the PSC is akin to Perry, Jr., on the PSC. Alabama Power will own her before the ink is dry on her oath. But, that is exactly what the power company seeks, the path of least resistance. It would be a worthwhile exercise to study the abolishment of the PSC. Tennessee abolished there PSC about 15 yrs ago. The electric rates went down and are today, still lower than they were prior to abolishment. I guess its kinda like having a CON board. Useless as Ti*s on a boar hog. Just consider the corruption that ensues from that board and the considerable antitrust issues that board must consider. Well, look at the ED of the CON board, no economics background at all, but a fine degree from Jones School of Law and Front End Alignment. (apologies to modern day Jones School of Law, that is fully accredited by the ABA, but was not ever accredited in history until last year) OK mike, so twinkle knows all the key repub primary players, does that qualify her to make million dollar public trust decisions? Of course not, it merely qualifies her to know the key players in the repub primary. Twinkle would make a good county commissioner or even a city council person. But, Twinkle on the PSC is akin to Perry, Jr., on the PSC.
Alabama Power will own her before the ink is dry on her oath. But, that is exactly what the power company seeks, the path of least resistance.
It would be a worthwhile exercise to study the abolishment of the PSC. Tennessee abolished there PSC about 15 yrs ago. The electric rates went down and are today, still lower than they were prior to abolishment. I guess its kinda like having a CON board. Useless as Ti*s on a boar hog. Just consider the corruption that ensues from that board and the considerable antitrust issues that board must consider. Well, look at the ED of the CON board, no economics background at all, but a fine degree from Jones School of Law and Front End Alignment. (apologies to modern day Jones School of Law, that is fully accredited by the ABA, but was not ever accredited in history until last year)

]]> by: Mike Ball http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24448 Sat, 10 May 2008 17:20:45 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24448 There are three Republican Women's Clubs in Madison County: The Republican Women of Huntsville, The Twickenham Republican Women's Club, and The Republican Women of Madison. All of these clubs are worthwhile clubs for primary candidates to visit. A candidate doesn't need an invitation to attend, and they are always receptive to all Republican candidates. I think Twinkle's advantage is that as a former statewide candidate and having active in Republican circles throughout the state, she already knows many of the members and has many friends in the clubs. It's nothing diabolical, people are drawn toward folks they know and like rather than someone they don't know. I were the other candidates, I'd get up to Huntsville and visit these clubs, but it's probably too late. They should have been visiting these clubs a year ago. There are three Republican Women’s Clubs in Madison County: The Republican Women of Huntsville, The Twickenham Republican Women’s Club, and The Republican Women of Madison. All of these clubs are worthwhile clubs for primary candidates to visit. A candidate doesn’t need an invitation to attend, and they are always receptive to all Republican candidates.

I think Twinkle’s advantage is that as a former statewide candidate and having active in Republican circles throughout the state, she already knows many of the members and has many friends in the clubs. It’s nothing diabolical, people are drawn toward folks they know and like rather than someone they don’t know.

I were the other candidates, I’d get up to Huntsville and visit these clubs, but it’s probably too late. They should have been visiting these clubs a year ago.

]]> by: GK http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24423 Sat, 10 May 2008 00:22:56 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24423 Ok, so was Twinkle invited (as the blog post says), or did she invite herself (per Susan's comment)? Ok, so was Twinkle invited (as the blog post says), or did she invite herself (per Susan’s comment)?

]]> by: JJ http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24422 Fri, 09 May 2008 23:57:54 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24422 She will win the Republican nomination, but she maybe forced into a run-off She will win the Republican nomination, but she maybe forced into a run-off

]]> by: Susan Fillippeli http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24415 Fri, 09 May 2008 22:01:58 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24415 These events are typically listed on the calender of upcoming events on the ALGOP website. Candidates need not wait to be invited. Good candidates typically call county chairmen, club presidents, etc and find out when they are meeting and ask if they can attend. These events are typically listed on the calender of upcoming events on the ALGOP website. Candidates need not wait to be invited. Good candidates typically call county chairmen, club presidents, etc and find out when they are meeting and ask if they can attend.

]]> by: William Wyatt Wallace http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24410 Fri, 09 May 2008 20:04:11 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24410 Sometime looks funny about her left eye. Sometime looks funny about her left eye.

]]> by: Exclusive Footage of Twinkle on the Stump http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24403 Fri, 09 May 2008 18:57:45 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24403 And for all of you folks ccomplaining about how Twinkle has NO EXPERIENCE, here is VIDEO PROOF she has experience with RAILROADS . . . .doesn't the PSC regulate those??? http://youtube.com/watch?v=86by6m6He7A And for all of you folks ccomplaining about how Twinkle has NO EXPERIENCE, here is VIDEO PROOF she has experience with RAILROADS . . . .doesn’t the PSC regulate those???

http://youtube.com/watch?v=86by6m6He7A

]]> by: Exclusive Footage of Twinkle on the Stump http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24402 Fri, 09 May 2008 18:52:59 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2008/05/09/cavanaugh-getting-a-leg-up-in-psc-race/#comment-24402 Here is exclusive footage of Twinkle on the stump in Huntsville: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UMZXht518us Here is exclusive footage of Twinkle on the stump in Huntsville:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=UMZXht518us

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