My (Revised) suggestions for the Aug. 7 primaries (KS, MI, MO, WA)

[RandySF]

Last edited Sun Jul 29, 2018, 02:12 AM - Edit history (2)

And suggestions are just that. You can ignore it, print it, take it to the polls, burn it, throw darts at it or even (you know) on it. After looking everyone over, these are, IMHO, our best candidates. This list is not sacred depsite my strong opinions on some races so please feel free to comment. I'm especially interested in hearing about the Kansas Governor race and Washington.

KANSAS:
GOVERNOR: Carl Brewer(REVISED TO) Laura Kelly
KS-03: Sharice Davids
KS-04: James Thompson


Michigan:
GOVERNOR: Gretchen Whitmer
MI-08: Elissa Slotkin
MI-09: Ellen Lipton
MI-11: Tim Greimel
MI-13: Coleman A Young II


Missouri:
MO-01: None
MO-02: Mark Osmack


Washington:
WA-08: Jason Rittereiser
WA-09: Adam Smith

[FakeNoose]

1. Good luck to all Democrats!

[LonePirate]

2. Laura Kelly is the better choice for Governor than Carl Brewer.

Kelly, a woman, could attract support from independents and disaffected Republican women. Brewer, a black man, will not garner the same support. Brewer is a good man and a solid candidate; but Republican women will not overlook his race and vote for him. Kelly will draw support from across the aisle, especially if Kobach is the Republican nominee. Brewer will not. Republicans vastly outnumber Democrats in the state, so cross-over support is needed for any Democrat to win statewide office.

[Blue_playwright]

3. Brewer is ... not great

Not a bad guy just less than what we need in the intelligence, gumption and organizational skills arenas.

I’ve done some work with charities in Wichita. Met him on numerous occasions as Mayor. He’s a good hand-shaker and “face” but from what the council members I’ve spoken with have said is they had to organize him and lead him around like a puppy. Lots of charm. Swell guy. Not much substance.

I don’t think in the years I’ve worked on events that he has come to? That he has EVER been on time. Not even when important people like Sebelius and Nancy Kassabaum are in attendance.

Oh, but he’s a killer pit master and sells great bbq sauce. KC style. Yum!

I’ll be voting Laura Kelly.

[demtenjeep]

4. sorrywe like Laura Kelly for Gov in Kansas

When Brewer was mayor all he was interested in was getting his freebies and his face in the paper

[RandySF]

5. Kicked for revision.

[MuseRider]

6. I am glad you revised

to Laura Kelly. I have known her for a long time, gone door to door for her in previous elections. I have spoken to her about issues before as well. She has done such a great job as a legislator. I will certainly be voting for her. She was also supported by the Equality Coalition. She has my families votes.

[RandySF]

7. One question

Why did she vote for Kobach’s voter ID law?

[MuseRider]

9. I don't know

other than her bad excuse after the fact. Apparently the bill seemed ok until he used it like he did... Or something like that. I guess this is Savatys ace in the hole with her? I hope he has no chance at all. He strikes me as not ready and his past votes on abortion along with his fake "good old boy" tactics turn me right off.

[Cha]

8. KICK! And, especially

For me.. Sharice Davids District 3 Kansas! And, Gretchen Whitmer Gov Michigan!

[MrScorpio]

10. I'm in MI-10, which is basically all of the thumb

Here's my suggestion: Frank Accavitti Jr.

Unfortunately, there are too many gawdamned GOPrs in this district.

But I'm voting for Frank anyway.

[RandySF]

11. kicked

[xmas74]

12. MO-4 is my district .

We have Renee Hoagenson and Hallie Thompson running in the primary. Either would be commendable candidates but I prefer Renee win the primary while Hallie finishes her doctorate in plant biology and uses it to run for state office in two years.