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I am 100% against Jerry Butler. His son and I were in boy scouts together and he was a devil. He'd always rub it in our face that his dad was a rich dentist and always tell us that we didn't have enough food to eat because we were poor. I would never ever cast a vote for someone who would condone that kind of attitude from their kids. What does that say about his values? That people with less money than him are just gum on his shoes?
Posted by: Guerrilla | Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 11:18 AM
Excuse me, but "lifelong democrats" don't vote for Republicans in the Fall.
Posted by: Excuse Me | Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 09:54 AM
Excuse me, but "lifelong democrats" don't vote for Republicans in the Fall.
Posted by: Excuse Me | Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 09:53 AM
Political junkie, you are wise beyond your years. Guess we'll have to vote for the "lesser of the evils."
Posted by: Ventura For President | Thursday, May 08, 2008 at 08:15 AM
I apologize for my error. I meant to say Dwight Shook.
Posted by: Political junkie | Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 08:11 PM
Your primary totals are a bit misleading. Dwight Shook actually carried Watauga by the vote totals you show. I believe it was the only county he carried. Now, what does that say about the state of the regional Republican party, which recruited and supported Shook? (I guess the other counties didn't know Butler as well as the locals do.)
Posted by: Political junkie | Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 07:56 PM
i've been a lifelong democrat but you can believe i'll vote for a republican for the white house in the fall
Posted by: boonedocks60 | Wednesday, May 07, 2008 at 12:32 PM
I am so happy for Tim Futrelle. He is going to be a great voice on the county commission, He is young, bright and enthusiast and a welcome change. I am also happy for Carter. I think he has good old fashioned common sense and will represent us well.
Posted by: democrat | Tuesday, May 06, 2008 at 11:52 PM