Comments on: Cobb and the Governor’s Race http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/ & Home of Lawn Mower Repair Sun, 21 Mar 2010 11:29:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Bowell Larron http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45228 Bowell Larron Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:19:31 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45228 I love how that one guy got his facts wrong but trashed Susan. If you hide behind anonymity that's fine (I do) but to rag on someone who's not for a job they don't even have is pretty sorry. I love how that one guy got his facts wrong but trashed Susan. If you hide behind anonymity that’s fine (I do) but to rag on someone who’s not for a job they don’t even have is pretty sorry.

]]> By: Landingham http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45124 Landingham Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:29:52 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45124 Question to #18- if Davis runs so strongly in AEA polling, why has Dr. Hubbert been so actively recruiting other candidates, rather than lining up behind Artur? I presume you are talking about the stale, 6-way Democratic primary sample that had Davis getting about 35% of the vote with a 55% African-American sample in a Democratic primary? Maybe no one other than the Davis camp thinks that translates to running strongly, particularly when moved over into the November column, with the potential for negative impact on down-ballot races. And, to #19, the race won't be won on the stump - it will be won on radio, TV and grass-roots activism. That translates into $$$. Question to #18- if Davis runs so strongly in AEA polling, why has Dr. Hubbert been so actively recruiting other candidates, rather than lining up behind Artur? I presume you are talking about the stale, 6-way Democratic primary sample that had Davis getting about 35% of the vote with a 55% African-American sample in a Democratic primary? Maybe no one other than the Davis camp thinks that translates to running strongly, particularly when moved over into the November column, with the potential for negative impact on down-ballot races. And, to #19, the race won’t be won on the stump – it will be won on radio, TV and grass-roots activism. That translates into $$$.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45117 Anonymous Sun, 26 Apr 2009 13:45:36 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45117 I have no idea if the Davis haters or the Davis is the best thing since sliced bread crowd is right. But one guarantee: a race between Davis and Cobb would be ferocious--the myth in some circles that they are friends is about three years out of date, each has been badmouthing the other for a while because each one sees the other as a threat to their goal to be governor. Having said all that: the Davis team would be wrong to think that that it will matter to very many voters that Davis has an intellectual or oratorical edge over Cobb. It won't, all that will matter is which candidate becomes the more inspirational figure to Democratic voters. Will blacks rally around Davis more than white women rally around Cobb? Which of their compelling personal stories will come across better? Reality check to the hate Davis crowd: Davis has obstacles with race, but anyone who thinks that he is not a very skilled campaigner with many different kinds of audiences is in the river called denial. Reality check to all dems: the intensity of this race is either going to make the winner stronger or it is going to hand the Repubs the governor's race. 50-50 call today. I have no idea if the Davis haters or the Davis is the best thing since sliced bread crowd is right. But one guarantee: a race between Davis and Cobb would be ferocious–the myth in some circles that they are friends is about three years out of date, each has been badmouthing the other for a while because each one sees the other as a threat to their goal to be governor.

Having said all that: the Davis team would be wrong to think that that it will matter to very many voters that Davis has an intellectual or oratorical edge over Cobb. It won’t, all that will matter is which candidate becomes the more inspirational figure to Democratic voters. Will blacks rally around Davis more than white women rally around Cobb? Which of their compelling personal stories will come across better?

Reality check to the hate Davis crowd: Davis has obstacles with race, but anyone who thinks that he is not a very skilled campaigner with many different kinds of audiences is in the river called denial.

Reality check to all dems: the intensity of this race is either going to make the winner stronger or it is going to hand the Repubs the governor’s race. 50-50 call today.

]]> By: anonymous lucy http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45111 anonymous lucy Sun, 26 Apr 2009 04:48:21 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45111 Yes Davis is extremely worried about Sue Bell entering race for several reasons. She takes away a lot of his business donor base and her getting in would likely put Sparks and Bedford on the sidelines. Yes Davis is extremely worried about Sue Bell entering race for several reasons. She takes away a lot of his business donor base and her getting in would likely put Sparks and Bedford on the sidelines.

]]> By: dylan http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45107 dylan Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:13:31 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45107 Thank god he is selfish. Hope he sticks with that. What is jim spearman running for? Here he's a peach of a candidate Thank god he is selfish. Hope he sticks with that. What is jim spearman running for? Here he’s a peach of a candidate

]]> By: Andy http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45106 Andy Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:10:05 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45106 Her 1 vote on the Supreme Court is completely insignificant. Too much is being made of her 1 vote. I think that is Republicans trying to talk her out of running cause they are scared of her. Her 1 vote on the Supreme Court is completely insignificant. Too much is being made of her 1 vote. I think that is Republicans trying to talk her out of running cause they are scared of her.

]]> By: princeliberty http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45104 princeliberty Sat, 25 Apr 2009 23:15:48 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45104 Davis has a huge which makes him ignore reality. What Davis would tell you is that Obama winning proves he can win. Even though in a good year for the Democrats Obama was crushed by McCain. What Davis says about that is that Obama did not focus on Alabama. Davis needs to focus on reality. But he's got his backup plan - job for him with Obama. So either way he wins. He simply is too selfish to concern himself with how this plays out for the Democratic party and more important for Alabama. Davis has a huge which makes him ignore reality.

What Davis would tell you is that Obama winning proves he can win.

Even though in a good year for the Democrats Obama was crushed by McCain.

What Davis says about that is that Obama did not focus on Alabama.

Davis needs to focus on reality.

But he’s got his backup plan – job for him with Obama.

So either way he wins. He simply is too selfish to concern himself with how this plays out for the Democratic party and more important for Alabama.

]]> By: Bham Wade http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45101 Bham Wade Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:24:53 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45101 The primary is tricky, because there is no way to tell who comes out. A run-off, though, would probably be very small turnout and perhaps very much older and white. Has anyone heard Davis' argument for the general? I would think that after Obama and Figures, he would have some pause. The primary is tricky, because there is no way to tell who comes out. A run-off, though, would probably be very small turnout and perhaps very much older and white. Has anyone heard Davis’ argument for the general? I would think that after Obama and Figures, he would have some pause.

]]> By: William http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45098 William Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:21:44 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45098 I hope she does too. I've been missing that song. I hope she does too. I’ve been missing that song.

]]> By: Scorpius http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45097 Scorpius Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:27:47 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45097 Conditions for Suebell are as good as they'll ever be if she harbors any desire to run for the state's highest office. I personally doubt she runs, but I hope she does. Conditions for Suebell are as good as they’ll ever be if she harbors any desire to run for the state’s highest office. I personally doubt she runs, but I hope she does.

]]> By: princeliberty http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45096 princeliberty Sat, 25 Apr 2009 17:07:27 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45096 Cobb is one Davis is reall worried about. I suspect if she runs, the Hubbert and so forth will get Bedford and Sparks out the race. Giving Cobb a one on one with Davis. Basicly giving the primary voters the choice of someone who would be the favorite over any of the Republicans or someone who would lose to any of the Republicans. Cobb is one Davis is reall worried about.

I suspect if she runs, the Hubbert and so forth will get Bedford and Sparks out the race.

Giving Cobb a one on one with Davis.

Basicly giving the primary voters the choice of someone who would be the favorite over any of the Republicans or someone who would lose to any of the Republicans.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45094 Anonymous Sat, 25 Apr 2009 15:54:13 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45094 I could be wrong, but as one of the few people who talks to the Davis camp and the anybody but Davis camp (ABD), I get a strong sense that the ABDs seem more worried that none of their candidates can beat Davis than Davis' people seem worried about Cobb, Sparks, or Bedford. Who knows who's right? I could be wrong, but as one of the few people who talks to the Davis camp and the anybody but Davis camp (ABD), I get a strong sense that the ABDs seem more worried that none of their candidates can beat Davis than Davis’ people seem worried about Cobb, Sparks, or Bedford. Who knows who’s right?

]]> By: some guy http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45084 some guy Sat, 25 Apr 2009 06:41:27 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45084 19: Since when do gubernatorial candidates win based on the speeches they give? I'm not convinced that he's any better of a speaker than she is (they're both pretty good), but you're either judging in another era (pre-television) or on the wrong level. Neither 24 hour cable networks, nor Alabama TV stations, are going to broadcast speeches by any of the candidates for Governor. 19: Since when do gubernatorial candidates win based on the speeches they give? I’m not convinced that he’s any better of a speaker than she is (they’re both pretty good), but you’re either judging in another era (pre-television) or on the wrong level. Neither 24 hour cable networks, nor Alabama TV stations, are going to broadcast speeches by any of the candidates for Governor.

]]> By: princeliberty http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45083 princeliberty Sat, 25 Apr 2009 04:22:31 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45083 I got to say 18 and 19 sound like people working for Davis. Best speaker of anyone?! Cobb will run only if she thinks she can run even with black vote?! Apparently, she has Davis worried! I got to say 18 and 19 sound like people working for Davis.

Best speaker of anyone?! Cobb will run only if she thinks she can run even with black vote?!

Apparently, she has Davis worried!

]]> By: walt moffett http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/comment-page-1/#comment-45082 walt moffett Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:58:31 +0000 http://www.politicalparlor.net/wp/2009/04/24/cobb-and-the-governors-race/#comment-45082 Or they don't want him to win? Hmm maybe too much paranoia for a Friday. Or they don’t want him to win? Hmm maybe too much paranoia for a Friday.

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