Reply #8: I didn't say I liked Dole, in fact I voted against her. Unfortunately, [View All]

[Benhurst]

the majority of voters down here do not agree with me.

Yes, look at Illinois' senators: Obama and Durbin. That says something about the state and who has a good chance of winning there. You are making my point for me.

Then look at ours: Dole and Burr. Do you think they are any less representative of NC than Obama and Durbin are of Illinois? Are you familiar with their voting records?

Any state which elects an Obama and a Durbin to the Senate is probably going to be receptive to our candidate, no matter who he or she is, just as a state which would elect a Dole and Burr (to say nothing of having repeatedly elected Jesse Helms until he decided to retire) is unlikely to go Democratic this election cycle.

Those of us who live in very red states have had to grow used to not only having our nominees rejected; but in presidential elections, thanks to the Electoral College, knowing our votes won't even be counted.

A Democratic primary win in Utah is nice for the ego and brings votes for the nominating convention. But when the Electoral College meets after the general election, our Utah Democratic voters will join us here in most of the South, knowing that our votes won't be counted.