wintersprings
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Today on his show, Hoyer's vulnerability was specifically talked about.
I post separately to say that none of what I said in the previous post is meant to suggest that Lollar shouldn't keep fighting his guts out. It's not to suggest that supporters should stop believing in him or hoping for a miracle. It's not to suggest that Bann should abandon her enthusiasm, stop trying to get the word out, stop posting about his events, stop spreading the message, stop getting excited about the positive coverage Mr. Lollar gets or the generally positive reactions people seem to have to him when they meet him.
For one thing, in life, it's the process - the journey - that really matters. On a less philosophical note, Mr. Lollar and his supporters' efforts will matter even if he doesn't win. Perhaps he can get 40% of the vote. Maybe he can even hold Hoyer under 55% for the first time ever. Those probably aren't his goals right now - he probably wants to actually win - but they would be considerable accomplishments and, in hindsight, I think he would recognize them as measures of success. The strength of his run will matter somewhere down the road - whether it be for him personally, for the next person that challenges Steny, or with regard to Steny's actions in office.
Finally, Lollar and his supporters should keep on doing what they're doing (and being passionate about it), and believing in what's possible because, well, Tilted isn't the final vote tally and it's true what they say - it ain't over til it's over.
Ooh I'm glad I have your permission to put my support behind whomever I choose!
In today's Enterprise, an informal online survey done by the Enterprise showed 79% support for Lollar vs 21% for Hoyer.....not sure if I got the number exact but it was a huge favor for Lollar. The poll was not scientific.
Tilted - I understand your analysis, but I can't help but feel the primary numbers don't really point to a big vote support for Hoyer on the 2nd. No big surprise he got a big percentage in the primary voter block - it's expected. I know a lot of democrats (not necessarily liberals or entitlement class) who vote republican, just haven't bothered changing their affiliation. I also know that Lollar has the attention of a lot of dem voters throughout the 5th district. Name recognition is a plus in my book.
The thing with a 'Rush Plug" - every person he names get a big boost in contributions. Look at what happened with the GOP nominee in Delaware - her own party turned on her (kind of like the DNC did to the guy in Carolina(?)), he goes to her defense, chastises the GOP and now she has over $2m in her 'war chest'. Big money doesn't guarantee a win, as we have seen, but it can't hurt.
Oh come on now Bann, you know that's not how I meant that. In writing the previous post, you naturally came to mind as you're obviously active in supporting Mr. Lollar. I just didn't want people to take my comments as trying to be Debbie Downer or defeatist.
Now you've made me feel like an ass.
Ooh I'm glad I have your permission to put my support behind whomever I choose!
I agree with what Tilted wrote in regards to PG County. There are a LOT of registered Democrats there and they, for the most part, vote party.
This is a race where EVERY REGISTERED VOTER needs to VOTE - not just assume Lollar will take Hoyer. Lollar will need those votes. It will be very close.
Hey Bann. remember what I told you what happened on Friday night? Looks like there was some truth to it!
Bann, I believe that was a disclaimer. Get over it already.