Since Ann Richards was in such competition with Clayton Williams when she was elected they were in such competition verbally.  Do you think that the residents of Texas are afraid that the outcome that Ann Richards had such a big impact that it would happen again?
124933
Anne Richards was certainly a colorful character. I don't think her being a women had much to do with it. I think the residents of Texas are smart enough to know to vote on the person and the record rather than just the gender.
71427
For a Democrat to win the presidency, they must win a least one ( and possibly) two states that were red in 2004. I think she has way too many negatives and is too liberal to win just about any red state.\n\nVery rarely do you have a candidate who has that many people who feel strongly negative about them before they even run for national office.
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Oh, you mean you havent heard about the Texas scandal?\n\nThe voting machines in Texas, every time you pressed ANY candidate the Republican choice whould be selected and highlighted.  And then as the day wore on and they "fixed" that in some machines, when you selected a candidate they would change from Democrat or Liberal or Independant to Republican party so nobody could tell which party anyone was with in the end.
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It's about time someone stand up for this huge, illegal immigration invasion that is going on.\nSure hope this is true. I have not heard this yet.\nI don't think anyone will be running scared yet. They will just migrate to another state.\nIt will take alot more of the states to get involved before anything, as minute can actually be noticed. Let's give it our best. Hat's off to you NC.
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I happen to agree with her.  Those gals should not be out parading their fortunes made on the backs of their brave dead husbands.  Though they may initially have had a good intention, it has now gotten to their heads.  Ann merely called a spade a Spade.
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I'm from California. It was a mess. Because of the special election, there were no primaries, meaning, anyone could run. Among the real politicians running, there were movie action stars, porn stars, and black midget child TV stars. It was insane.\n\nI'm proud to say I voted against recalling Davis and voted for Bustamante as a replacement, a real politician. Basically, the rest of the California population figured a washed up former Mr. Universe could govern a state.
532493
It was probably not possible to remove her name from the ballot at such a late date.  This would mean there will be a special ellection to fill her position if she wins.  You could have figured that out by reading the rest of the article.
566632
No, they've just been snowed by a government voted in people who believe that xenophobia is the answer to everything, and that that should be exported.  No compassion for fellow person (unless they have money ), and a little too much evangelical religion in places it doesn't belong.  The first fight they need to do is actually listen to what candidates are saying, decide how much is bs and how much is the truth, eliminate anything that is prefaced by 9-11, god, country, truth, and listen to what is prefaced by real people words.  They keep throwing bones to the masses (like the now internal crisis of illegal mexicans - like that's not new - and North Korea - which is a scary thing to get back into).  Good luck on this one.
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Okay, no.  That would be a tad bit creepy.  Also, very undignified.  I would never vote for anyone if they acted like that and then decided to run for a position in the government.  I am impressed that you took the time to type that entire thing in ghetto-speak though.  Rather nice.
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Oh, I'm disappointed, but not shocked. We know that the tides of power shift in this country, for better or worse, but at no time should anyone give up hope that we can as a whole be better. I don't agree with Dem policies and initiatives 95% of the time, but the American people who voted have asked that these people be given a chance again. I think domestically this will mean... a new social program here, gridlock over it there, etc, etc. But all things to debate in the near future (at least we are not shooting each other over the results!)\n\nRegardless of the situation, all should remember, we are a country about peaceful exchanges of power. And as I mentioned in other posts, we needn't forget that is a blessing in itself.\n\nOf course, it's time to start working on that next election....! ;-)
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Yes, it is a damn shame that that bozo got elected. It does not look well for those of us opposed to amnesty for illegals. But we can't give up. Just because it worked in Utah, with the large community of Mormans, who say they are christian, but keep harems, does not mean that the trickery and money will work in every state.\nIf the stupid democrats would pledge to get tough on the illegals, pledge to strengthen the borders, and start supporting our military, they could win this year and in 08. But alas, they are far too busy criticizing everyone else and can't formulate a cohesive strategy. That only leaves the libertarians. and where do they stand on the illegal immigrants debate?
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I agree with you. I live in Texas and I remember seeing the protest and this one old mexican american women told the protesters " why don't you go to your own country and protest!" I couldn't stop laughing
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I think by saying most... that's a bit of an overstatement... some were... and that's ok... I mean you're not going to get a SF liberal elected in Western NC... that's the way life is... \n\nsome are more financially conservative and socially liberal... others are the exact opposite... it comes in many different opinions... and hopefully we can all work together to get things done...\n\ntheir job is to represent their constituency in the best way they can... why should I be worried about that?\n\nmaybe I'm just not a "liberal" then?\n\nand Lieberman has said he's voting mainly Democrat... go figure... I guess he can forgive and forget...
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Hmmm....Well, I would vote for her and I know way more than 6 other people who would as well.  Why shouldn't she be one of the next presidents?  So far it's just been all white males and up until Kennedy (who remains the only one to date) all Protestant.  \nThe real question in this question is : "Why are Americans afraid of change?"...we expect the rest of the world to change from the ways they've been for thousands of years to democracy with no qualms because, so far, it's worked for us (VERY arguably).\nGod forbid that the American president isn't an old white man.  For what good reason(s)?  Name one.  Nero fiddled while Rome burned....we all fiddled while America burned.
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He's my bud, a fellow Texan.  I voted for him twice and still stand by him.  I am a little miffed about his stance on the illegal situation and I want him to be tough on this.  But I have been thinking and I feel that he has sincere compassion for these people.  He's in a very tough spot.  Actually, he's been in a tough spot since election day in 2000!  Poor guy has been plagued by everything imagineable.
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I think he has a good chance, but it depends on how many Texans are willing to take that chance. But yes, by now everyone's sick of politicians making promises and not keeping them, they would be more apt to trust someone that just seems more honest. He seems like he means what he says.
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Voting "errors" in Ohio and Diebold machines.  Kern County California voters were turned away by the hundreds thanks to these new machines.  \n\nSince G.Gordon Liddy and his bunch, the RNC has been trying to find a way to de-rail the American voters right to be heard.  This mockery of our country has been in the works ever since the American Oil Cartel set up Mr. Nixon.\n\nI honestly don't think the Dems wanted to get stuck with another Viet Nam.   Remember it was Eisenhower who first committed troops to Viet Nam, then the facts were scrambled and Kennedy and Johnson (the other lying Texas president) got stuck with the blame.\n\nFunny thing isn't it, three Texas presidents and all three of them sent our young men to their death.... maybe we should look into giving Texas back to Mexico.