Dems “Gay-dar” Lady Not Running
Democratic activist Linda Ketner – who came within four points of knocking off “Republican” Congressman Henry Brown last year – will not run for the U.S. House again in 2010. Ketner sent an e-mail to her supporters earlier this week announcing her decision, which means that the door is now open for S.C. Rep. Leon Stavrinakis and other Democrats to enter the race.
Frankly, we’d take Stavrinakis over Brown or Republican douchebag … err, challenger “Tumpy” Campbell any day of the week.
No really … we wouldn’t be at all surprised if Leon registered a more fiscally conservative voting record than either of those two RINOs, assuming he passes the “You Must Be This Tall To Run For Congress” measuring stick that they keep outside of S.C. Democratic Party headquarters.
We’re obviously joking about the measuring stick thing, but we’re (being) for real in wishing Linda was running again.
Seriously, we respect the hell out of the way she unflinchingly outed three alleged Republicans – U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, S.C. Senator Glenn McConnell and Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer – as closet homosexuals last week.
Ketner, who is open about her lesbianosity, would certainly know … wouldn’t she?
Again, though … unlike Ketner, we could care less who’s gay, straight or experimented with their college roommate.
All we care about is how you vote …
Comments
By GTA on June 10th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
Goodbye Liberal Linda. She could have never represented the values of the people of the First District. I would hate to see her voting on economic and stimulus issues. I have a feeling Tumpy would make an even worse candidate.
By Ruby Motz on June 10th, 2009 at 8:05 pm
Linda, if you are scared of taking on Henry Brown and losing again, just say so. Although hiding behind your statements of outing Republicans is a big enough foot in your mouth.
By scgop on June 10th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I know yall believe that Mark Sanford was the first Republican ever elected and all. But Henry Brown as chairman of Ways and Means led the fight and pushed through the largest tax relief packages this state has ever had. He also held the line on spending while focusing new revenue to tax relief. Sorry the facts don’t fit your story, but brown got a lot more conservative stuff done than sanford could dream of. Of course that all changed when Harrell took over!
By Jamie Sanderson on June 10th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
And what’s wrong with her opinion? I don’t see media outlets using her as opposing fact like they do The Blabbernator – Rush Limbuagh. I personally think it’s great she did the interview and feel it’s a shame that state Rep. Thad Viers had to demean and smear her right before the election. And what county does Viers represent, you ask? Horry County – Brown’s stronghold.
By Mt pleasant guy on June 10th, 2009 at 8:43 pm
Henry is a great Congressman who is leading the fight to keep Gitmo terrorists out of the naval brig in CHS
This is a key issue that is important to the 1st district that Henry leads on. He works hard for his constituents and they will reward him with another term
By Fashizzle on June 10th, 2009 at 9:31 pm
If Ketner’s claims aren’t true then McConnell and Bauer could sue for libel and walk away with a boatload of cash. It’s very interesting how quiet they’ve been. Not saying, just saying…
By jed on June 11th, 2009 at 1:24 am
Henry Brown’s not even going to be the opposition — $5 says he drops out before Labor Day. The real candidate to beat? Stephen Colbert. No, really. He’s from the district, probably still owns some property there so qualifying wouldn’t be too tough, and unlike the whole presidential thing, the fact that he’s only running in SC wouldn’t be an issue or a reason to dq him. Not my idea though, someone put up a site for him at colbertforcongress.com but i wouldn’t be surprised if he’s behind it.
But seriously, who wouldn’t want to see a debate between Colbert, Paul Thurmond, Tumpy Campbell, and whatever other ass-clowns the district produces for this one.
And really, I don’t understand the big deal about the suspected terrorists being jailed here… wouldn’t it mean more jobs and Federal money? Maybe you’ve been watching a bit too much Passenger 57 or (insert Tom Clancy movie here), but these guys who get locked up here (and there’ve been a lot, and some right here in SC) are in exceedingly heavy lockdown and are not going to escape and wander around the back country raping your women. If they get tried and acquitted, they’ll be repatriated to their native country (and likely jailed there).
By Calhoun Fawls on June 11th, 2009 at 2:44 am
Actually, they men mentioned would have to prove malice because they are public figures. That is not easy to do. Then they have to prove the harm done. Their trials would be a media circus. The best thing for them is to ignore her.
Suppose one of the men said, “I am not gay.” Then the question would be “is there something wrong with being gay?” And, all of sudden, a politician is in a firestorm.
They are doing the right thing not taking the bait.
It has kind of surprised me how she is using right bloggers as her loud speaker on this. Sic took the bait hook, line and sinker and is pushing the gay agenda by doing so.
BTW, Strom Thurmond did not get married until he was 45 or so and was Governor. I know, Sic, Strom was a RINO. But ask yourself, what is the motivation of an openly gay woman who is a gay rights activist accusing unmarried politicians of being gay? I would consider that before I kept putting her remarks out there.
By Cliff on June 11th, 2009 at 6:01 am
Who cares if Bauer is gay. People, it is 2009!
By Mt pleasant guy on June 11th, 2009 at 9:22 am
not sure if you have noticed but Henry has been all over the district preparing for reelection.
I dont know about you, but think it’s a bad idea to bring Al Queda to the naval brig instead of having them miles off our own coast in GITMO. Henry understands this and is doing the right thing.
By Berringer on June 11th, 2009 at 11:05 am
Leon Stavrinakis would be the best thing that ever happened to district one.
By T4 on June 20th, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Stephen Colbert is not a viable candidate for trash collector. Colbert wouldn’t last 1:30 debating anything, but ‘South Park politics’. I wonder about some of you guys.
By hardyboys on June 21st, 2009 at 11:59 am
The rumor is that governor bid nominee Henry McMaster is giving immunity to former solicitor Jay Hodge at the request of Repr. Ted Vick (Chesterfield) and dem. nominee Vincent Sheheen. I think this is bad judgement of both McMaster and Sheheen. People vote for candidates to try to keep corruption out. You both are starting out on the wrong foot if you do something such as this. Read all about it at Fitsnews by going under “Jay Hodge”.
By Ron on July 17th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
“U.S. Rep. Gresham Barrett was the only South Carolina Representative to vote against the bailout, while Republicans Henry Brown, Joe Wilson and Bob Inglis all supported it, along with Democratic Reps. John Spratt and Jim Clyburn.”
Brown voted for the 700 billion bailout and should be defeated!! Vote this rascal out of office in 2010. I hardly care who runs but will support the most viable fiscal conservative candidate.