Why do Republicans have a dead candidate running for office in Texas?
955919
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.
644654
I doubt it. she is probably just seeking a political agenda, Just watch, she will probably run for office soon. Using her son's death to the fullest of it's potential
1090447
Now that he is on the ballot, things are looking good for him.\n\nThe Republican vote is going to be split between Perry seeking reelection and Strayhorn running as a Republican-turned-independent, the Republican vote will be split.\n\nThe State of Texas is predominantly conservative, so liberals such as Democrats and Libertarians (sp) don't have much of a chance. \n\nWith the right-wing vote being split, and liberals not getting much as far as votes, that leaves the door wide open for Kinky to come out of this as a winner. People are tired and weary of 'business as ususal' in Texas politics and he stands a real chance. Kinky helped run the campaign to elect Jesse Ventura in Minnesota, so he has experience running for office in a sense.\n\nI signed the petition to have him on the ballot. I feel that he would be far more beneficial to the state than another conservative or a left wing liberal.\n\nYes, Kinky has a chance. Vote for him. Why the hell not?
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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.
925694
There are a few Republicans out there that I would have voted for an opposing candidate even if that candidate was a crack whore. Congressthug John Sweeney for one.
724269
It wasn't that they sat out, but that they were fed up with the lack of success and results.  Additionally, the Republican party they once believed in has morphed to some moderate mish mash.  It was more about wanting to see SOMETHING done, instead of what that something is.
803706
um...same reason why Mark Foley touches little boys. The Republicans are doing a nationwide experiment to determine how stupid Americans are. They are doing all these stuff and observe if their party can still win elections.
404700
The Republican party would never allow him to get the nomination...he's calling out his own party on the illegal immigration issue...they consider him an albatross.
800748
Our Republican Administration is power and money hungry for themselves.  They are only interested in big business who supply their party with unlimited money to play with as they see fit.  \n\nThey take very good care of themselves, giving themselves salary increases every year, the finest health care and pensions.\n\nThey want to hang on to their ill gotten gains and will go to any lengths to achieve this.  They disrespect the opposition party and as they cannot discuss issues or their own achievements ( of which they have none) they resort to dirty tricks, lying and name calling.  All we can do is not vote for them when we have to chance to do so.
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II live in Texas and I feel the same way, that is why I keep writing to the governor of Pennysilvania, asking him to please run for President.  His name is Edward Rendell, and in his state landlords who house these illegals are fined, and the illegals deported.  If there is a second offense the property is taken, and given to the community for low cost housing. \nAny company caught hiring illegals recieves a big fine, and loses their business licenses.  \nAll of the schools are being forced to check the legal status of all of the children, to make sure none are enrolled under stolen identities.  And, he is just now celebrating with his state the largest tax cut ever recorded in the state.  He has taken a hard line when it comes to protecting his people, and this is the kind of president I want.  His people told him that they wanted the illegal Alien laws enforced, and he did it.  He is a real politician for the people, and that is what America needs.  No more candidates telling us they don't care what we want, they have their own agenda, and it does not include the American people.\nI went to every politicians web site that I could find to see what politicians are out there that we as Americans might want as Candidates.  After an exhuasting search, and reading the same crap over and over, I finally came across Mr. Rendell's web site.  I looked over his agenda, and believe me, I haven't seen that kind of interest from a politician in his people since, never actually.  I have heard of them, but I thought they were a myth, like illegals being immigrants.  I've wrote his office to ask him if he is running, and I awaiting his response.  I might not live in his state, but I want him as my next president.  No more Bush's or any of his crooked comrads.
694809
Convicted felons in Texas are rare, they usually just kill them.\n\nWord
965222
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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The same reason that all the Repubs who so desperatly wanted term limits refused to term limit themselves.\n\nYes some did 'choose' not to run again, but when it came to voting, most refused to abibe but the same rules they wanted.\n\nIt's the issue more than the substance.\n\nAt least Rangel was honest about what he was doing.
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The Foley scandal occured after the deadline for changing the ballot, so even though Foley dropped out, his name appears on the ballot.\n\nThe disturbing thing is, under Florida law, the Republicans can assign any votes that are cast for Foley to some other Republican candidate. In other words, they can ignore the name that is printed on the ballot, and treat the vote as having been cast for "Whoever the Republicans Nominate".\n\nPretty much defeats the entire purpose of voting, if the person whose name is on the ballot isn't necessarily the person who gets assigned the vote.
926981
Great question! While I'm not sure about the plug for Bell, I've never understood why someone would actually vote for Kinky.\n\nI have to admit, I admire the message he sends. Kinky is a living reminder that people are fed up with the way that Texas politics works. All the Texas system ever produces is career political hacks with more concern for special interests and their careers than the people. I think there SHOULD be a backlash against that, and I like the fact that Kinky is garnering enough support to make our unhappiness with the system evident.\n\nAt the same time, I can't see actually voting for Kinky. I think that the idea he represents is a good one, and maybe his candidacy will help shock the major parties into doing something different. But before I vote for that idea, I'd need a candidate that has the same ideas Kinky does, but isn't Kinky. I'd want someone I could trust with high level decisions. I don't feel like I'm getting that in Kinky.
165099
I think he is a stupid puppet from Texas, which means he's packin'. Look if you want an example of how stupid he is, he supports the dead penalty, and yet he says his biggest role model is Jesus. Now, when he was the governor of TX he did not issue one single pardon, not one. which means that is Jesus would have been sentenced in TX he'd been crucified anyway
151134
Take a look at George Bush. He represents the state of Texas. The guy can barely talk.