Who Should Democrats Run In 2010?
Alright … we asked this question about South Carolina Republicans yesterday, so we kinda sorta have to ask it about South Carolina Democrats today.
Or do we?
Actually we don’t have to ask, because that would presume there’s a nickel’s worth of difference between the two major parties in this state – which there clearly isn’t.
But yesterday’s GOP gubernatorial voting was fun … well, for virgins … and we’re at least marginally interested in seeing what folks have to say on the Donkey side of the equation.
Frankly, with the GOP firmly in control of the Communist high ground in South Carolina (see here, here, here and here), the fact is there’s an opening on fiscal issues wide enough for Democrats to drive the fictitious Russian missile submarine Red October through.
And it certainly won’t be difficult to make the case that Republicans have squandered their opportunity to lead in this state.
But can the Dems stomach what little effort they’d have to expend in order to get to the right of their Republican “adversaries?”
We doubt it – particularly given the slate of front-runners we’ve been hearing about the last few weeks.
Anyway, first let’s see what you kids and kittens think about who the Dems should run …
Who Should Be South Carolina's Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee in 2010?
- James Smith (34%, 81 Votes)
- Vincent Sheheen (20%, 47 Votes)
- Joe Erwin (18%, 42 Votes)
- None of the Above/ Unsure (11%, 27 Votes)
- Inez Tenenbaum (11%, 26 Votes)
- Jim Rex (5%, 12 Votes)
Total Voters: 235
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Comments
By Silence Dogood on September 26th, 2008 at 12:22 am
FITS who cares? Unless another David Beasy can manage to lose, Democrats will NEVER win the governor’s chair this century.
Just focus on who the Republicans choice is and that will be the next govenor. I realize that could kill a consultant’s budget if Republicans in this state realized winning the primary was the same the same thing as winning the office in this state.
By jed on September 26th, 2008 at 1:49 am
I clicked in Inez, but I’d like to see someone who’s less cozy with the Cola crowd — not so much the mythical “outsider,” just not someone who’s been sitting around thinking about when they were going to run for Gov for the past 20 years. Someone who’s ambitious and smart but has been channeling that into something more useful than the statehouse and actually accomplishing things in the real world. Sort of like Linda Ketner, but not Linda Ketner. Unfortunately, I don’t know who the person is but surely there’s some business/industry/non-profit CEO out there who fits the bill.
Not that I think that person would win, but man… wouldn’t it be nice to cast a vote for someone you actually were optimistic about. I’ve been voting for SC Governors for 20 years and it would be a nice change.
By Francis on February 28th, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I would like to see Inez Tenenbaum re-enter in the political scene in South Carolina. As someone who was considered a leading candidate for U.S. Secretary of Education and known for her moderate stances in issues. Inez has what it takes to win the governor’s manison for the Democrats and move South Carolina into the right direction again.