Comments on: It’s All But Announced – Shuler For Senate

By: ObamaTJ

ObamaTJ — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 21:45:37 +0000

I think I might have to vote by not voting in Shuler’s race again.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:25:20 +0000

Bob,

I am and I’m not. It really depends what you’re asking.

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By: bobaloo

bobaloo — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 22:01:43 +0000

Tell me you’re joking with the “extreme right-wing”.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:41:11 +0000

Congressman Shuler’s extreme right-wing positions on things like A Woman’s Right to Choose and the Financial Rescue Initiatives would certainly make the race an interesting one.

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By: shadmarsh

shadmarsh — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 05:36:03 +0000

he would make an excellent Senator for North Carolina

He would? How so? (having a D after your name doesn’t automatically make you a good anything).

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By: Gordon Smith

Gordon Smith — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:45:26 +0000

Thanks for coming by, Bane. Nice to see you here.

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By: Bane Windlow

Bane Windlow — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:04:13 +0000

Gordon,

I had the same thought you did when I heard about that fund raiser. Heath Shuler would be an extremely competitive candidate to Richard Burr and he would make an excellent Senator for North Carolina.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:44:00 +0000

Pansy!

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By: Kai Schwandes

Kai Schwandes — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:35:58 +0000

Oh, hey Kaiâ€¦whatâ€™s wrong?

well, i was on my way but then you said you liked it rough ……

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 17:29:00 +0000

You know, except for Don Yelton.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:59:45 +0000

And Iâ€™m beating this horse because Iâ€™m not convinced that anyone but Shuler can hold this district for the Democrats, especially if thereâ€™s some sort of backlash against the Obama administration in 2010.

That’s just one of the reasons I’d encourage every Republican I know to register as Unaffiliated

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By: Doug Gibson

Doug Gibson — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 16:46:17 +0000

Oops. Yes, I meant Cooper, not Carter. (Though I hope Roy Carter runs for congress again.)

And I think Shuler’s about as good a representative as we’ll get from this district, but “star power” is a stretch when describing him. If he starts working on his speaking skills, maybe he’ll have a chance.

But D.G. Martin lost the ’98 primary because John Edwards was a) wealthy, b) talented at working a room, and c) good at making speeches – as only a litigator can be. It took all three, and Shuler’s got work to do on (c), at least, and maybe (b) as well.

People east of 77 will like him, sure. But I’d put my money on Brad Miller – whose district gives him exposure in the Triad and Triangle – before I bet on Shuler, who starts out with practically no exposure in any major media market in the state. I guess that could change, especially if he has the solid support of the Clintons. But as of now, I give him as much of a chance of winning the primary as I give Luke Hyde in the race for state chair.

And I’m beating this horse because I’m not convinced that anyone but Shuler can hold this district for the Democrats, especially if there’s some sort of backlash against the Obama administration in 2010.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:48:44 +0000

Oh, hey Kai…what’s wrong? Don’t you know how to use a phone? I waited up all night for you wearing this silly dress. I even made some jagerschnitzel and put my hair in braids.

Men are all alike I guess, no matter where they’re from. I see why dykes like chicks.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 14:43:21 +0000

And so it begins. Again.

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By: Kai Schwandes

Kai Schwandes — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 12:17:52 +0000

So who would Shuler tap to run for his seat here in the eleventh district?

I read somewhere this morning something about a really smart guy who apparently lives in the 11th district, Doug Gibson was his name.

As to can HS beat RB, it is far to early to make a qualified guess. A lot depends on if the Obama Team can deliver on the domestic front, if yes Shuler will ride the wave of change to the Senate.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:38:38 +0000

Doug,

I think you mean to say Roy Cooper (not Carter), and although I would have been inclined to agree with you on your call about a Shuler/Cooper primary. But Gordon’s probably right, given Shuler’s war chest and star quality.

That said, I think Cooper would be a more formidable foe than Shuler would be in a run against Senator Burr.

But sitting here, two years out, my money’s on Burr. Not that I have any.

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By: Doug Gibson

Doug Gibson — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:20:42 +0000

Much as I respect Congressman Shuler – and regardless of my own preferences for who would run (Brad Miller) – I think Roy Carter would win any primary if he ran. We’re just too far away from the state’s centers of power and population. After all, we’re talking about a party that nominated Erskine Bowles – twice.

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By: shadmarsh

shadmarsh — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 03:27:40 +0000

Meh.

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By: Michael Muller

Michael Muller — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:57:27 +0000

I think it’s clearly John Snow. I understand he was wanted the seat before Shuler decided to jump in three years ago.

But I don’t get out much, so take it for what it’s worth.

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