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We might agree on some of Maria's positions, but what's to be done about it now, at this stage of the election cycle?

Nothing. End of discussion. Too bad if you don't like that. Re-elect her and let's work together to find a better candidate for 2012. Reality sucks sometimes, but there's nothing "progressive" about the politics of self-delusion and self-indulgence.

I operate in the real world, where we do not have a majority in the Senate. We do not have the luxury of undermining an incumbent Democrat.

In the 1960s I could vote "my conscience" against Scoop Jackson with impunity, because he wasn't going to lose and because the Democrats held the majority in the Senate. Can anyone tell me with a straight face that this situation is no different?

I'm tired of this crap. Don't vote for her if you don't like her. We will re-elect her with you or without you. Go work for some other candidate, then, and please do not denigrate or undermine the efforts of other, equally passionate, equally dedicated Democrats whose interests do not happen, for now, to coincide with yours.

We are not a monolithic party and whereas we might disagree now, we might be working together on some other issue or for some other candidate later, when our interests do coincide, and when you will be grateful for our help. So please stop calling people "cowards." Just who the hell do you expect to respond favorably to that?

If perception is reality, then the world must be flat and the sun must revolve around it.

Pen, I think you miss the fundamental argument about protecting her during the general election - that argument presupposes

A:  Mark won't beat her, but with a lightning strike could make her spend money and time better spent on McGavick

B:  If Mark did beat her, he'd get his ass handed to him by McGavick.

Not everyone agrees on those two points.  You, clearly, disagree, I know Chad does, as do several others here.  Unlike some, I don't think that makes you a fool, I think it just makes us disagree.  Bottom line, that's the thinking that goes into the argument against even supporting a primary opponent against her.   It's not that complicated.

I'm with Ivan, let's stop with the "you're stupid"/"you're a coward" rhetoric and just support who we support.  

Switzerblog'll knock you out!

• This is a local race, being contested over local issues.


• Mr. Hamilton is a well-known, well-regarded, entity for Kitsap County Republicans.  He has previously run in, and won, an election for Freeholder in the self-same district of Kitsap County.  He's currently the president of Kitsap's United Way and serves on both the Central Kitsap Community Council and Silverdale's Citizen Advisory Committee for planning.

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CantSellUsOutFastEnough?
Repugs?
RayGun?

Grow up.  How do you expect anyone to take your arguments seriously when you insist on using dumb nicknames?  Debate on the issues and leave the namecalling for the kids on the playground.

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I do thank you though for responding to the repeated posts of the few so that the many readers continue to see enough reality so they can draw an informed conclusion about what is at stake and what our role is here in Washington. We must get our hands back on the wheel in DC.
Well I am going to cut my lawn. Peace.