Aug 29, 2012
sarge commented on Catholic Bishop's Anti-Gay Campaigning May Violate WA Election Law.
At my church, we are about to put up a sign that says "Support marriage equality, APPROVE Referendum 74".
Jul 20, 2012
sarge commented on Darcy Burner: "The NRA Can Go to Hell".
@19) Reichert was not a "weak" candidate. He was a popular, well known, well financed, Republican incumbent in a district that has never elected a Democrat.
The idea that he was a weak candidate came from the fact that Darcy nearly knocked him off.
Reichert wasn't a weak candidate, Darcy was a stronger than expected one.
The idea that he was a weak candidate came from the fact that Darcy nearly knocked him off.
Reichert wasn't a weak candidate, Darcy was a stronger than expected one.
Jul 20, 2012
sarge commented on Darcy Burner: "The NRA Can Go to Hell".
Yeah, my first thought was, this might not play so well in Marblemount and Rockport.
Jul 11, 2012
sarge commented on Pro-Ruderman/Anti-DelBene Super PAC Continues to Dump Money into WA-01 Race.
Darcy is the primary beneficiary of Laura's Super-PAC.
Jul 5, 2012
sarge commented on In Which Goldy Proved a Better Constitutional Attorney Than Our Attorney General.
Didn't you nail the Goldmark decision as well?
Jun 13, 2012
sarge commented on Reagan Dunn Inflates Resume During AG Debate, Claims Civil Law Experience from Years He Wasn't a Lawyer.
"that arguably cost Burner the election".
You could remove the word arguably. Darcy was up 5% when the ballots were mailed out. That story definitely cost her the election. The Seattle Times headline was a textbook example of journalistic bias, as it implied Darcy had no Harvard degree at all.
You could remove the word arguably. Darcy was up 5% when the ballots were mailed out. That story definitely cost her the election. The Seattle Times headline was a textbook example of journalistic bias, as it implied Darcy had no Harvard degree at all.
Feb 14, 2012
sarge commented on Suzan DelBene Uses Gay Marriage Bill Signing to Raise Money for Suzan DelBene.
I'm not sure the Times interpretation of that quote is definitive . I can't find any other quote to corroborate it. Suzan has long advocated for "marriage equality" while opposing the Defense of Marriage Act. She has used the terms "marriage equality" and "legal marriage" interchangeably. In my opinion, she draws the line at forcing churches to perform ceremonies in conflict with their dogma and/or rules. That is consistent with her answer in the Times interview, and may explain any ambiguity. In any case, she has clarified her position. That said, I'm just as biased as Goldy when it comes to Darcy. She's my candidate, but I'd enthusiastically support Suzan if she makes it through the primary. I like her. A lot.
Nov 14, 2011
sarge commented on Darcy Burner's Rebuttal to My Darcy Burner Burnout.
@Juris: Darcy lost, barely, to an incumbent in a district that has never elected a Democrat. If things work out as expected, she'll be in a bluer district running for an open seat. That makes things a lot different. She came close in 06, closer in 08, there is no reason to think she can't win in 2012. She is the most dynamic and well known of all the candidates. She has proven she can raise plenty of money. Darcy is a very good candidate, whether you want to admit it or not.
And by he way, Darcy didn't run the first two times at the expense of any other candidate. No experienced candidates entered the race. Why that results in hostility towards Darcy is not understandable to me. We should thank her for having run, and putting up a good fight.
I heard all these complaints last time around. Had Democrats done less complaining, and more campaigning, she would have won.
And by he way, Darcy didn't run the first two times at the expense of any other candidate. No experienced candidates entered the race. Why that results in hostility towards Darcy is not understandable to me. We should thank her for having run, and putting up a good fight.
I heard all these complaints last time around. Had Democrats done less complaining, and more campaigning, she would have won.
Nov 14, 2011
sarge commented on Darcy Burner's Rebuttal to My Darcy Burner Burnout.
@Danny: Roger is a good candidate. So is Marco. But can they raise the money to compete? I suspect when the dust settles, we are going to be left with one of the Microsoft women, because they can come up with the dough. Ruderman, Burner, and DelBene can all rake in enough money to be viable. Not sure about the other candidates. DelBene isn't in, of course, but don't be surprised if she tosses in her hat after redistricting is final.
Nov 14, 2011
sarge commented on Darcy Burner's Rebuttal to My Darcy Burner Burnout.
As a rough around the edges, passionate friend of Darcy's, I take exception to the criticisms of short attention span ideologues that complain because she was thorough in making her case. If you can't do better than that, you don't have much ammo.
So far as the degree is concerned, it can be answered in just a few words. She has a degree from Harvard in computer science with a special field of economics. Nothing more needs to be said.
I thought the letter was a great rebuttal of Eli's complaint. I suspect the major issue of the critics in the comments, having no substantive arguments, is really nothing more than a hatred of progressive political objectives.
So far as the degree is concerned, it can be answered in just a few words. She has a degree from Harvard in computer science with a special field of economics. Nothing more needs to be said.
I thought the letter was a great rebuttal of Eli's complaint. I suspect the major issue of the critics in the comments, having no substantive arguments, is really nothing more than a hatred of progressive political objectives.
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