Comments on: Second GOP senator to announce retirement http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/ All politics, all the time Mon, 21 Dec 2009 22:07:36 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: belposey http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2179558 belposey Thu, 18 Dec 2008 01:57:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2179558 I am appalled by what CNN deems appropriate for posting. This dialogue regarding Sen. Brownback, one of the most honorable and respected men in the Senate, and regarded as such by those on both sides of the aisle, is extremely low and does not reflect well on CNN watchers or readers. Indeed many seem bigoted and anti-religious - obviously aimed at Brownback's evangelical, traditional Catholic faith. I am appalled by what CNN deems appropriate for posting.
This dialogue regarding Sen. Brownback, one of the most honorable and respected men in the Senate, and regarded as such by those on both sides of the aisle, is extremely low and does not reflect well on CNN watchers or readers. Indeed many seem bigoted and anti-religious – obviously aimed at Brownback's evangelical, traditional Catholic faith.

]]> By: Cincinnati Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2179139 Cincinnati Rick Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:14:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2179139 It is one thing for Kansans to elect a Democrat governor and quite another to expect them to send one to Washington to support a national agenda they overwhelmingly reject. Sebelius profited from a split in the GOP. As long as she does not have a right wing extremist patsy to run against she will not be going to the Senate. Serious students of politics need only consider the 2008 ouster of Blue Dog Congresswoman Boyda in the Second District by moderate Republican Lynn Jenkins. And 2010 will not likely present the same favorable conditions of a Democratic tidal wave to support Sebelius. Frankly, she'd stand a better chance going back to Ohio where her daddy, John Gilligan, was governor and taking on George Voinovich if she wants to be a Senator. It is one thing for Kansans to elect a Democrat governor and quite another to expect them to send one to Washington to support a national agenda they overwhelmingly reject. Sebelius profited from a split in the GOP. As long as she does not have a right wing extremist patsy to run against she will not be going to the Senate.

Serious students of politics need only consider the 2008 ouster of Blue Dog Congresswoman Boyda in the Second District by moderate Republican Lynn Jenkins. And 2010 will not likely present the same favorable conditions of a Democratic tidal wave to support Sebelius. Frankly, she'd stand a better chance going back to Ohio where her daddy, John Gilligan, was governor and taking on George Voinovich if she wants to be a Senator.

]]> By: A Austin http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2179028 A Austin Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:54:42 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2179028 Hey everyone, You can call the RNC Chairman, Mike Duncan, by calling 202-863-8700 and voice your concerns directly about all the BS that his party is shoving down the throats of the American people! That is the number to his office, feel free to call as much as you want! Hey everyone,

You can call the RNC Chairman, Mike Duncan, by calling 202-863-8700 and voice your concerns directly about all the BS that his party is shoving down the throats of the American people! That is the number to his office, feel free to call as much as you want!

]]> By: Brownback comeback? | PoliticalDerby.com http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178974 Brownback comeback? | PoliticalDerby.com Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:43:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178974 [...] is expected to announce that he’ll be leaving his seat in the U.S. Senate after his term expires in 2010, but that doesn’t mean Brownback will go on to star in Viagra [...] [...] is expected to announce that he'll be leaving his seat in the U.S. Senate after his term expires in 2010, but that doesn't mean Brownback will go on to star in Viagra [...]

]]> By: Darth Vadik, CA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178932 Darth Vadik, CA Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:28:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178932 One less crazy senator, too bad Kasnas always choses Republicans. To the farmers of Kansas: Who supported the Agricultural bill and who didn't? Who is your friend and who isn't? One less crazy senator, too bad Kasnas always choses Republicans.

To the farmers of Kansas:

Who supported the Agricultural bill and who didn't? Who is your friend and who isn't?

]]> By: once upon a horse http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178907 once upon a horse Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:16:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178907 did he clear this with Rush first since Limbuagh is the voice of the Republican Party? He may not approve of this you know! did he clear this with Rush first since Limbuagh is the voice of the Republican Party? He may not approve of this you know!

]]> By: Baze http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178865 Baze Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:56:33 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178865 This G.O.P gubernatorial push is such a sideshow This G.O.P gubernatorial push is such a sideshow

]]> By: Amber http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178863 Amber Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:55:15 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178863 Ever notice how the people against evolution look really unevolved themselves? Ever notice how the people against evolution look really unevolved themselves?

]]> By: ron http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178860 ron Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:53:04 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178860 My, there is certainly alot of hatred on this post. But what else would one expect from a bunch of whacked out leftists ? My, there is certainly alot of hatred on this post. But what else would one expect from a bunch of whacked out leftists ?

]]> By: Richard Rohde http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178850 Richard Rohde Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:47:28 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178850 You can tell that great bipartisanship is beginning. There will be no check on the arrogance of power that is demonstrated in these postings. Who is going to pay the bills. Democrats tax, but pretty soon all of the entrepreneruship will be gone and who they going to tax. I love it. A whole party of Blagos and socialists (really same/same) You can tell that great bipartisanship is beginning. There will be no check on the arrogance of power that is demonstrated in these postings. Who is going to pay the bills. Democrats tax, but pretty soon all of the entrepreneruship will be gone and who they going to tax. I love it. A whole party of Blagos and socialists (really same/same)

]]> By: Suzi http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178827 Suzi Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:38:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178827 Uncle Sam - Virginia. Great comment. I'm still laughing! Uncle Sam – Virginia. Great comment. I'm still laughing!

]]> By: Milhouse van Houten http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178806 Milhouse van Houten Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:25:37 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178806 "It would seem that my seat in the liferaft is already occupied,my the sea looks cold tonight doesn't it......" "It would seem that my seat in the liferaft is already occupied,my the
sea looks cold tonight doesn't it......"

]]> By: Bill Bider http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178802 Bill Bider Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:24:17 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178802 It amazes me to read the hatred expressed in these letters toward Sam Brownback and Christians in general. I personally know Sam Brownback, and he is a kind and caring man. For those of you who think this nation and our special form of government was founded on anything other than Christian principles, I recommend you embark upon a trustworthy study of Amercian history. You will find the founders understood the biblical role of government as an agent of God and tried to establish a consitutional framework based upon Christian principles. It amazes me to read the hatred expressed in these letters toward Sam Brownback and Christians in general. I personally know Sam Brownback, and he is a kind and caring man. For those of you who think this nation and our special form of government was founded on anything other than Christian principles, I recommend you embark upon a trustworthy study of Amercian history. You will find the founders understood the biblical role of government as an agent of God and tried to establish a consitutional framework based upon Christian principles.

]]> By: dan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178790 dan Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:18:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178790 At least he is sticking by his words.Retirement,like the gop promises.Not like the dems renigging on there promises,especially Kennedy,and that old racist from WV. Robert Byrd.Oh I forgot there DEMS They can get away with everything. At least he is sticking by his words.Retirement,like the gop promises.Not like the dems renigging on there promises,especially Kennedy,and that old racist from WV. Robert Byrd.Oh I forgot there DEMS They can get away with everything.

]]> By: Richard Larson http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178762 Richard Larson Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:03:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178762 Brownback has done nothing during his tenure as senator except carry water for the evangelical right wing of the party. His message is primarily the demolition of the wall between church and state and he is a radical anti-abortionist, both ideas antethetical to the notion of religeous freedom in this country. Kansas is one of the few states that has Sunday Blue laws and he is completely supportive of those laws and more. I am certainly happy that he is leaving the senate. Maybe the people of kansas will do the right thing and return him to the position he deserves, that of private citizen. Brownback has done nothing during his tenure as senator except carry water for the evangelical right wing of the party. His message is primarily the demolition of the wall between church and state and he is a radical anti-abortionist, both ideas antethetical to the notion of religeous freedom in this country. Kansas is one of the few states that has Sunday Blue laws and he is completely supportive of those laws and more. I am certainly happy that he is leaving the senate. Maybe the people of kansas will do the right thing and return him to the position he deserves, that of private citizen.

]]> By: The Duke http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178751 The Duke Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:59:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178751 I agree term limits for Senators is great. I agree term limits for Senators is great.

]]> By: Rich http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178745 Rich Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:57:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178745 I love you liberals! You make me laugh with all this stuff and you still have no idea what is going on. Elect Obama and he turns to the center (oh, what a surprise), and wait until his connection comes out to the gov. of Illinois. Obama is a very shallow man who has no values or ideas other than "yes I can" LOL What a laugh. Ride it while you people can ... it is going to be a WHOLE lot shorter than you imagine. I love you liberals! You make me laugh with all this stuff and you still have no idea what is going on. Elect Obama and he turns to the center (oh, what a surprise), and wait until his connection comes out to the gov. of Illinois. Obama is a very shallow man who has no values or ideas other than "yes I can" LOL What a laugh. Ride it while you people can ... it is going to be a WHOLE lot shorter than you imagine.

]]> By: Texas Teacher http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178741 Texas Teacher Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:56:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178741 No comment.... I think that is comment enough.... :) No comment.... I think that is comment enough.... :)

]]> By: Stu Smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178736 Stu Smith Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:54:19 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178736 peter in FL I agree; the GOP should put Palin on the ticket in 2012, and 2016 and 2020, and 2024... peter in FL

I agree; the GOP should put Palin on the ticket in 2012, and 2016 and 2020, and 2024...

]]> By: Ken http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178733 Ken Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:52:40 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178733 Another [R]at jumping the ship; except this [R]at was actually one of the reasons the ship is sinking in the first place. It takes a special brand of dishonor to leave others with your mess....much as our current chickensh_t-in-charge did back when he promoted the Vietneam war, but then decided to hide behind daddy's coatails when it was his turn for duty. It'll take a few years to scrub the dishonorable rightwing stench from this nation..... Another [R]at jumping the ship; except this [R]at was actually one of the reasons the ship is sinking in the first place. It takes a special brand of dishonor to leave others with your mess....much as our current chickensh_t-in-charge did back when he promoted the Vietneam war, but then decided to hide behind daddy's coatails when it was his turn for duty. It'll take a few years to scrub the dishonorable rightwing stench from this nation.....

]]> By: Erick in Alabama for Obama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178719 Erick in Alabama for Obama Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:45:41 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178719 Make way for another democrat! I bet he is running for governor of Kansas, when Sebelius is done. Sebelius 2010! I'm not from Kansas, so I could care less. Make way for another democrat! I bet he is running for governor of Kansas, when Sebelius is done. Sebelius 2010! I'm not from Kansas, so I could care less.

]]> By: tip of the iceberg http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178708 tip of the iceberg Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:41:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178708 I'm sure he just sees this as the natural course he has to take to be considered viable for the GOP nomination in 2016 (Oh, ditto for Jeb Bush). Him and Palin can get together and speard twice the amount of hate - TOGETHER! Sounds glorious! I'm sure he just sees this as the natural course he has to take to be considered viable for the GOP nomination in 2016 (Oh, ditto for Jeb Bush). Him and Palin can get together and speard twice the amount of hate – TOGETHER! Sounds glorious!

]]> By: cake http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178700 cake Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:40:08 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178700 another one jump the ship another one jump the ship

]]> By: FL Republican http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178695 FL Republican Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:37:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178695 Hey Democrats! Unlike Martinez, he would have walzed to reelected if he wanted to stay in the Senate. This was expected for years because HE PROMISED to only serve two full terms. He will be WINNING a governorship in Nov. 2010 that is currently being held by YOUR PARTY. Hey Democrats! Unlike Martinez, he would have walzed to reelected if he wanted to stay in the Senate. This was expected for years because HE PROMISED to only serve two full terms. He will be WINNING a governorship in Nov. 2010 that is currently being held by YOUR PARTY.

]]> By: sunshine http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178691 sunshine Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:35:36 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178691 it will take a long time for people to forget all the hate and negative campaigning that went on during the election, the republicans need to admit their mistakes and start over. it will take a long time for people to forget all the hate and negative campaigning that went on during the election, the republicans need to admit their mistakes and start over.

]]> By: PL http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178688 PL Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:35:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178688 Looks like Republicans can already see the writing on the wall, I say if you can't contribute SEE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Looks like Republicans can already see the writing on the wall, I say if you can't contribute SEE YA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> By: Lori http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178683 Lori Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:33:31 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178683 Keep on dropping like flies GOP!!! Your racist, backwards, and negative policies, values and ideas are outdated in this new century. Good riddance! Keep on dropping like flies GOP!!! Your racist, backwards, and negative policies, values and ideas are outdated in this new century. Good riddance!

]]> By: Ian from Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178681 Ian from Kansas Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:32:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178681 It's kind of scary thinking Brownback will run for Governor. Kansans love this guy. Not looking forward to this. It's kind of scary thinking Brownback will run for Governor. Kansans love this guy. Not looking forward to this.

]]> By: Phil in KC http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178673 Phil in KC Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:29:52 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178673 I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I'm glad to have him out of Washington. On the other, I don't like having him that close. I live on the MO side of the border, thank God, but I like Sebelius and would hate to see him displace her. KS is SO conservative, it's a distinct possibility. And, I really don't think it's likely that a Democrat can take that seat when he does step down. I'd rather just see him retire, period. I have mixed feelings. On the one hand, I'm glad to have him out of Washington. On the other, I don't like having him that close. I live on the MO side of the border, thank God, but I like Sebelius and would hate to see him displace her. KS is SO conservative, it's a distinct possibility. And, I really don't think it's likely that a Democrat can take that seat when he does step down. I'd rather just see him retire, period.

]]> By: Frederick in VA http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178658 Frederick in VA Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:23:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178658 I get the impression that many of the liberal Obama supporters on here are going to rant and rave and hate on anyone who isn't gay or supports gays.... I get the impression that many of the liberal Obama supporters on here are going to rant and rave and hate on anyone who isn't gay or supports gays....

]]> By: Mike in Denver http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178641 Mike in Denver Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:19:16 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178641 When I lived in Kansas I briefly got to meet both KS Senators (Brownback and Roberts). Roberts was a really thoughtful considered guy. Although I disagree with him on some issues, I respect the guy. Brownback, not so much. He truly seemed to be the consummate superficial politician. I certainly haven't met Palin, but based on what I've seen and heard of her, Brownback does seem pretty Palinesque. When I lived in Kansas I briefly got to meet both KS Senators (Brownback and Roberts). Roberts was a really thoughtful considered guy. Although I disagree with him on some issues, I respect the guy. Brownback, not so much. He truly seemed to be the consummate superficial politician.

I certainly haven't met Palin, but based on what I've seen and heard of her, Brownback does seem pretty Palinesque.

]]> By: montag http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178640 montag Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:18:54 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178640 Brownback is retiring? There IS a God. Brownback is retiring?

There IS a God.

]]> By: Becky, Kansas http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178637 Becky, Kansas Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:18:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178637 Maybe Brownback and Sebeilus can change places? Sam's a right wing wacko. He can try to run for governor but he will never get in. Maybe Brownback and Sebeilus can change places? Sam's a right wing wacko. He can try to run for governor but he will never get in.

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178636 Rick Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:15:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178636 You gullible and naive democrats are going to ride your "tolerance" horse right to your grave. Wake up. You gullible and naive democrats are going to ride your "tolerance" horse right to your grave. Wake up.

]]> By: cat http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178627 cat Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:13:32 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178627 I hope a independent get the seat. but if not any one but republican. I hope a independent get the seat. but if not any one but republican.

]]> By: WILL IN AZ http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178625 WILL IN AZ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:12:03 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178625 MAYDAY, MAYDAY,IT'S THE GOP,GOING DOWN. MAYDAY, MAYDAY,IT'S THE GOP,GOING DOWN.

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178613 obama-mama Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:08:10 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178613 Maybe brownback is on his way to brokeback mountain Maybe brownback is on his way to brokeback mountain

]]> By: Linda Va http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178601 Linda Va Wed, 17 Dec 2008 21:03:06 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178601 No Palin, No way, No how No Palin, No way, No how

]]> By: Alan http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178580 Alan Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:55:22 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178580 I spent most of my life in Kansas. Brownback is a joke. A clown. He and Palin would fit well together. I spent most of my life in Kansas. Brownback is a joke. A clown. He and Palin would fit well together.

]]> By: peter, Florida http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178573 peter, Florida Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:53:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178573 Jebb Bush/Sarah Palin 2012 All we need in 2012 is another Bush in the Whitehouse to clear out all the Jahdist extremists once and for all.After that all the rests can have their saying. Jebb Bush/Sarah Palin 2012

All we need in 2012 is another Bush in the Whitehouse to clear out all the Jahdist extremists once and for all.After that all the rests can have their saying.

]]> By: Uncle S.A.M.-Virginia http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178557 Uncle S.A.M.-Virginia Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:49:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178557 Wow. Christmas has arrived early. How about the whole GOP dissapear for at least the next 16 years. Wow. Christmas has arrived early. How about the whole GOP dissapear for at least the next 16 years.

]]> By: Proud American from New England http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178545 Proud American from New England Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:47:47 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178545 Praise the lorD. Praise the lorD.

]]> By: CHANGE HAS COME TO AMERICA - FINALLY!!! http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178524 CHANGE HAS COME TO AMERICA - FINALLY!!! Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:43:07 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178524 they right-wing republican blowhards are all droping like flies....they've finally realized that this is the 21st century; where middle-america CANNOT continue to impose their antquated values on ordinary americans!!!!! they right-wing republican blowhards are all droping like flies....they've finally realized that this is the 21st century; where middle-america CANNOT continue to impose their antquated values on ordinary americans!!!!!

]]> By: Fernandez http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178519 Fernandez Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:42:09 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178519 I think it is time to have term limits for Senators (two terms). I am hoping the guys that are now serving four, five six terms will learn form Sam. I think it is time to have term limits for Senators (two terms). I am hoping the guys that are now serving four, five six terms will learn form Sam.

]]> By: Ed Banks http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178513 Ed Banks Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:40:27 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178513 Sam Brownback is among few extremist far right lunatics that are bent on dividing this great nation to maintain power. He and his goons in the so called evangelicals have used fear and lies to destroy our economy and values around the world. It is a good news that he is going away to make way for Gov. Sebelius. Perhaps Sen. Brownbacks's absence will help him realize that we have a dmocracy here in US and not a theocracy. The racist christian far-right have advocated for US to become a christian nation while condemning Islamic nations in the middle east. Even when this hypocrisy is so blatant and disgraceful, they will continue with the lies. I cant' wait to see a government that is run by secular candidates who will not alienate the poor, the weak, blacks, hispanics, aliens, moslems, and other minorites among us. GOP led by the likes of Sam Brownback have peddled racism, incited raw hate among the lowest common denominators and used deception to win elections. Hopefully, he has seem the light that American ideals are larger than obsession over gay people and abortionists. We are a nation of all colors and creeds, anything short of this, is a banana republic worst that our enemies. Sam Brownback is among few extremist far right lunatics that are bent on dividing this great nation to maintain power. He and his goons in the so called evangelicals have used fear and lies to destroy our economy and values around the world. It is a good news that he is going away to make way for Gov. Sebelius.

Perhaps Sen. Brownbacks's absence will help him realize that we have a dmocracy here in US and not a theocracy. The racist christian far-right have advocated for US to become a christian nation while condemning Islamic nations in the middle east. Even when this hypocrisy is so blatant and disgraceful, they will continue with the lies.

I cant' wait to see a government that is run by secular candidates who will not alienate the poor, the weak, blacks, hispanics, aliens, moslems, and other minorites among us. GOP led by the likes of Sam Brownback have peddled racism, incited raw hate among the lowest common denominators and used deception to win elections. Hopefully, he has seem the light that American ideals are larger than obsession over gay people and abortionists. We are a nation of all colors and creeds, anything short of this, is a banana republic worst that our enemies.

]]> By: Cathy Brandes http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178493 Cathy Brandes Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:35:59 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178493 I grew up in Kansas and still call it home. I am hoping the voters are smarter than to elect Sam Brownback as their governor and he should not be allowed anywhere near the White House! I grew up in Kansas and still call it home. I am hoping the voters are smarter than to elect Sam Brownback as their governor and he should not be allowed anywhere near the White House!

]]> By: Rick http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178472 Rick Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:32:23 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178472 How does he know there's no such thing as evolution? He looks in the mirror every day and sees a neanderthal. How does he know there's no such thing as evolution? He looks in the mirror every day and sees a neanderthal.

]]> By: Peter (CA) http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178451 Peter (CA) Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:27:18 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178451 Well, we knew this for some time. Already been talk of Sebellius running for the spot. Wonder why Brownback is leaving if he wants to stay in politics anyway. Well, we knew this for some time. Already been talk of Sebellius running for the spot. Wonder why Brownback is leaving if he wants to stay in politics anyway.

]]> By: obama-mama http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178446 obama-mama Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:25:46 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178446 Who cares. Get to steppin Who cares. Get to steppin

]]> By: Daniel Smith http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/2008/12/17/second-gop-senator-to-announce-retirement/#comment-2178432 Daniel Smith Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:23:48 +0000 http://politicalticker.blogs.cnn.com/?p=32913#comment-2178432 Screw that. Obama/Biden again in 2012!!! Screw that. Obama/Biden again in 2012!!!

]]>