Reps. Jerry Moran, R-Hays, and Todd Tiahrt, R-Goddard, have been trying to out-conservative each other in their GOP primary contest next year for the U.S. Senate. Nearly every week, one or the other issues a press release aimed at appealing to some right-wing concern, real or imagined. Last week Moran introduced a resolution calling on President Obama to stop appointing “czars.” But as experts told a Senate panel last week, “czar” is a made-up media term, and such advisers have been common among past presidents. FactCheck.org determined that President George W. Bush had more such advisers than President Obama does. That caused Kenny Johnston, executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party, to observe: “For eight years Jerry Moran said nothing as Bush made a record number of executive appointments. To speak up now is nothing more than an attempt to court far-right primary voters.”
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Note to very popular Kansas Congressman Jerry Moran: Politics is a “work in progress.” Keep up the good work.
Both Moran and Tiahrt get their marching orders from the C-street family, so it makes no difference which one runs.
That’s so true, JMWalker! The only redeeming part of this contest is that one of them will eliminate the other from Kansas politics (at least for awhile).
“…one of them will eliminate the other from Kansas politics…”
A net gain in other words.
A question to be asked of Moran is:
What have you really done for Kansas as a congressman?
Answer: Nothing!
Now that you are running for the US Senate it appears you are making up things to do so that you appear to be a productive congressman.
You have taken no tough stands on major issues, you have not introduced anything of substance and you do not seem capable of making a decision on how to vote until you have checked which way the wind is blowing.
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Politico
Posted October 12, 2009 at 7:48 am | Permalink
A question to be asked of Moran is:
What have you really done for Kansas as a congressman?
Answer: Nothing!
Now that you are running for the US Senate it appears you are making up things to do so that you appear to be a productive congressman.
You have taken no tough stands on major issues, you have not introduced anything of substance and you do not seem capable of making a decision on how to vote until you have checked which way the wind is blowing.
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All the more reason to vote for him: at least he wont screw everything up :-)
Well Paulie, Congressman Moran has MY vote in the Republican primary.
And I’m not even a Republican. Well, yet anyway:)
Mr. Moran, do you really want to walk this silly walk and talk this silly talk?
How about some statesmanship?
What’s really odd is sitting here on the sidelines and watching the building vitriol between the Moran and Tea-heart camps.
We have two candidates here with nearly identical records. There is no substantive difference so partisans have to make ‘em up. CONs are so good at making stuff up.
It will become a bloodbath.
Tiahrt’s likely to play the “Mezkin” card in Moron’s western Kansas district. Moron’s gonna go low-key-but-dirty in northeast Kansas.
In other words, Tiahrt is focusing on Kansas-ness (such as it is) and Moran’s gonna push his credibility in Washington. It’s gonna get ugly.
In the meantime, the Democrats have a slight chance to come up with a candidate whose not a western Kansan. Kansas has traditionally sent its Senators with a division between western-ness and eastern-ness. Kassebaum was living in Wichita but she was a true Topeka Republican. Sam (the Sham) Brownback got a lot of votes when he claimed to be pro-choice.
Roberts inherited Bob Dole’s role as the “western” Senator.
If only there were an eastern-Kansas Democrat with a deep understanding of the issues and a way of understanding political dynamics.
Unfortunately, I am not now — nor have I ever been — a candidate for the United States Senator from Kansas.
(Count your blessings, CONs.)
Linda I have watched you mount a campaign to help Moran win the republican primary. My question I guess to you is why do you think Moran will be a better candidate than Tiahrt. Have you looked at the candidates themselves to see which one would better represent Kansas in the US Senate.
If you are just an obstructionist then just say that and we will move on. If you really care about the state then help me and other voters in this primary to see why Moran should be our candidate of choice.
When did elections cease to be about putting the best person in office?
Since when does anyone need to explain why and how they will cast their vote?
I have and will continue to post about the importance of being a part of the decision of who will be the next Senator from Kansas. My efforts are aimed at anyone who may not understand that the primary race will probably decide that, and remind them they must be registered Republican to vote in this race. We are Kansans and we should want to participate in this decision!
There is no best person (in my opinion) in this race between Moran and Tiahrt. I do think there is one who is worse than the other. I’m often embarrassed by Tiahrt who is unable to speak without sounding like the dolt I think he is. I listen carefully when he speaks whether it is on the floor of the House, telephone town halls, town hall meetings where he appears in person… Never have I heard Tiahrt actually say anything that made any sense. He can use more words to say nothing than most politicians (quite an accomplishment!).
Mainly, I’m aware the most effective way to get rid of either of these two is to have one take the other out. It’s like a gift! I’ll take it!
We each get a vote. I will make my own decision of where mine is cast and expect each voter will do the same.
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The above link is where Kansans may register to vote or make a change to their party affiliation. Online, paperless, effortless.
“When did elections cease to be about putting the best person in office?”
In Kansas? Well at least since before I was born. For anyone but the super rich to vote for Republicans is like chickens voting for the fox.
okobserver
Posted October 12, 2009 at 8:52 am | Permalink
When did elections cease to be about putting the best person in office?
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Grannie – you’ve got to be kidding, right? Moran is preferable to alot of moderate people because he is not such a right-wing religious fanatic as Tiarht. Moderate people don’t want some wannabe preacher in their Senate seat.
And if one is truly a fiscal conservative Republican, then one has to vote for Moran because he did not vote for the Medicare Prescription bill pushed through by George W. Bush with the full support of Tiarht. Talk about raising the deficit – that government-run health care program added how many billions to the deficit?
Besides, Linda has every right to tell people how to switch parties and vote for Moran. This is America and this is how the election process works.
If you don’t like democracy where each person has the right to their own vote (for whatever reason they choose), then perhaps you would be happier living in one of those Muslim countries where the religious cleric leaders tell everyone how to vote?
And last but not least, Rush Limbaugh endorsed this tactic of having the opposition party switch sides in the primaries to get the ‘right’ person elected.
If it’s good enough for Rush, by God, it’s good for the Democrats. Don’t you agree?
And I am aware that Moran lives in the C Street Christian House but he is still preferable to Tiarht. When I think about religious fanaticism, Moran’s name does not even come into my mind – but Tiarht’s name does.
Again, those intolerant Conservative Christians are going to bring the GOP to their knees.
Besides, I just want to see Tiarht’s face when he loses.
I would like to take this time to thank the LIB’s who will be voting Republican in the near future.
Thanks for keeping the Republican Party strong in Kansas!
Even BlueJay is on board with the Republican vote!
Thanks BlueJay!
I think a Moran victory would signal to him that the extremism that Tiahrt embodies is no longer appreciated.
I share in Linda’s panty wetting giddiness, that the Great State of Kansas will continue to be a Republican stronghold in the United States of America!
Thank you for your passionate work to keep our state Red, Linda!
Must have stepped on some little lib toes. Just asked why Moran was a better candidate. Didn’t get an answer so I guess it is the obstructionist thing.
Everyone should be able to vote for the candidate of their choice and if you thought I was saying that isn’t so go back and read what I posted.
Thought this was a discussion blog and we could discuss who the best candidate was. What I got was that Tiahrt is a dolt. Tiahrt is a Christian. Tiahrt voted for prescription coverage but then so did all of the dems.
Guess no lib has a clear idea of why they are voting for Moran.
Guess no lib has a clear idea of why they are voting for Moran.
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BINGO.
I am just thankful that the LIBs in Kansas have realized what a waste it is for them to fight for what others tell them to fight for.
They have realized the errors of their ways, and have chosen to support the Republican party!
okobserver,
I say we should celebrate the LIB support of the Republican party in Kansas.
It is clear the LIBs have lost all faith in their own party’s ideas and candidates!
Engulf yourself in the Linda giddiness, Okobserver!
“okobserver” –
Perhaps you haven’t noticed, but Toad Tiahrt is a dolt.
ANTI
Posted October 12, 2009 at 10:46 am | Permalink
I share in Linda’s panty wetting giddiness, that the Great State of Kansas will continue to be a Republican stronghold in the United States of America!
Thank you for your passionate work to keep our state Red, Linda!
So, some people think once a person has decided a candidate is a dolt, they should vote for him anyway? And his ‘doltiness’ isn’t a reason to vote against him? Oh well, just like we all have the right to vote for whom we choose, we also all have different criteria for making our decisions.
“Thank you for your passionate work to keep our state Red, Linda!”
You’re welcome.
Monkey I also think you are a dolt so I will not be voting for you as the next gov of the great state of Kansas.
Not sure of the doltishness of Tiahrt. Not sure what encompasses one as a dolt. I’ll look into that. I will also look at Moran to make sure he also isn’t a dolt. Can’t have any dolts in office now can we?
Anti I will celebrate Linda’s awakening with you!
“okobserver” –
Perhaps you have a comprehension problem.
I am not now, nor have I ever been, a candidate for Governor of the great State of Kansas.
I think I’m mentioned it.
Oh I thought you were just being coy and were really announcing your candidacy. Oh well can I still think you are a dolt even if I can’t not vote for you.
This negative thinking of the libs today has me all confused.
“Guess no lib has a clear idea of why they are voting for Moran”
It gets under your skin and that is good enough for me!
BJ I hate to burst your bubble but I couldn’t care less who you and a few libs vote for. Moran or Tiahrt will beat the democrat candidate.
So go for it boy but don’t think for a minute you are bothering me. Just having a little fun with the dims today.
“BJ I hate to burst your bubble but I couldn’t care less who you and a few libs vote for. ”
IF that were true, you wouldn’t have your panties in a bunch about the strategy. Things that do not matter to us are not things that we generally waste time commenting on,
We are happy to help your party choose the lesser of two evils. Your irritation with it is gravy!
Tee hee!
BlueJay,
We welcome your support of Republicans in Kansas!
Thank you for your aid to the Party!
We were most happy to help you give old John a shot at the White House too! AND we are ready willing and able to help you nominate Sarah Palin!
Tee hee!
Well BlueJay it is obvious you are of no use to your party, but thanks for helping ours!
Anti more accurate is that BJ is of no use. But I also welcome his help. I have found that even the dems run from BJs advise.
Again BJ I am having a great day. Getting lots of work done so it takes me a while to get back to the blog. Hope your day is as productive as mine has been so far. Just finished a payroll so our employees will get paid this week.
I hate that word “czar” is sounds so communist, socialistic.
What ever happen to using the word “Director”, director sounds so like a Federal word.
Guess the dims figure their guy does not stand a chance at winning.
The guy must really feel the dim love.
This is just so funny. The dim party goes out and finds someone to run and all the dims do is run from their candidate.
How supportive is that? All the talk at dimfest must have been just hot air.
But bush made executive appointments and Obama makes ‘Czars’ Woild of difference to the little con mind.
Being Moran repub. I’s just like to say all you tiahrt repubs suck sh*t!
Let’s have some ugly infighting amongs us repubs!
Let’s have some ugly infighting amongs us repubs!
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Phantom is a poop face.
There ya go, I’m moving on.
Liberals choosing in an argument of Moran over Tiahrt is alot like someone on death row choosing their method of execution.
Is that all you got you tiahrt weenie!
Czars to join Van Jones under the bus:
Science Czar John Holdren, who has espoused controversial theories on climate change and overpopulation, such as forced abortions and mass sterilizations to save the planet; Regulatory Czar Cass Sunstein, who has sought to legalize forced organ harvesting, the killing of newborn babies, and to ban hunting; and Diversity Czar Mark Lloyd, who has sought to stymie conservative voices in the media by strictly regulating the public airwaves.
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A transcript from a 1997 speech shows that sodomite safe schools czar Kevin Jennings in the U.S. Department of Education expressed his admiration for Harry Hay, one of the nation’s first homosexual activists, who launched the Mattachine Society in 1948, founded the Radical Faeries and was a longtime advocate for the North American Man-Boy Love Association, NAMBLA, an organization that promotes sodomizing underage boys (pederasty). Jennings also encouraged a 15-year-old schoolboy in being sodomized by an older man.
Obamanation wants this filthy pervert teaching your children in public schools that men sodomizing underage boys is normal.
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Obamanation’s EEOC czar nominee Chai Feldblum, an outspoken sodomy activist and Georgetown University law professor, is a signatory to an online petition entitled “Beyond Same-Sex Marriage: A New Strategic Vision For All Our Families and Relationships” praising polygamy and arguing traditional marriage should not be privileged above other forms of union.
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How many Marxists, Communists, Domestic Terrorists, raving racialists, abortionist quacks, and sodomites does the President have the audacity to associate with before reasonable people can assume that the president on some level shares their particular vision of America?
The executive director of the Kansas Democratic Party is, of course, Brownlee’s go-to authority on anything.
To the average non-thinking Kansan, this topic seems like a big deal. To anyone who pays attention to the facts, Obama isn’t doing anything that previous administrations haven’t done. Where was Moran when Bush had 20-30 “czars” or Clinton or Bush 41 or Reagan? He was busy trying to bring up another non-issue to make it seem like something sinister was going on. Shame on Moran and shame on Kansas for continuing to elect nuts like this.