Breaking news, folks! Wendy Davis has just announced she's making a run for the Democratic nomination for TX governor. This should be....well....something.
Surely you remember State Sen. Davis? She put herself in the news earlier this year by filibustering the Texas anti-abortion bill. So we've had two notable filibusters in politics this year; but where Ted Cruz gets denounced and ridiculed as childish and reckless, Davis--who, after all, was defending not our quasi-free economy but the continuation of legal infanticide--becomes the Left's new favorite. She's already been talked about in the national news for the "principled" stand she took for women's health or whatever; been slapped on magazine covers; even her freaking shoes have become famous.
So after some weeks of will-she/won't-she speculation, Davis announced her bid today. (Well, technically "sources" close to her announced it, but you know.) Whoop-dee-doo. Even assuming she gets the Dems nomination--a big if--the chances of her winning are what, exactly? As I said about the Lone Star State in a previous article, it's f@#$ing Texas. Democrats can win there, of course--it's home to Austin, after all--and yes, we've all heard about how Texas has a good chance of going blue in the future, just like we hear about it every 2-4 years. But even liberal publications admit a candidate known mainly for her pro-abortion views has practically zero chance of putting together a winning coalition.
Yeah, even though it would be wrong to completely write off this event, I think we all know what'll happen here. Davis will make a run for governor; she'll get trounced; and then, before her 15 minutes are up, she'll get a spot on MSNBC or a column with the New Yorker or whatever liberal politickers end up at nowadays.
So have fun with it instead. How about we propose some slogans for dear Ms. Davis? "Look At My Shoes! #Davis2014"? "War On Non-Fetal Women: #Davis2014"? Probably you can come up with some better ones, so have at it.
Surely you remember State Sen. Davis? She put herself in the news earlier this year by filibustering the Texas anti-abortion bill. So we've had two notable filibusters in politics this year; but where Ted Cruz gets denounced and ridiculed as childish and reckless, Davis--who, after all, was defending not our quasi-free economy but the continuation of legal infanticide--becomes the Left's new favorite. She's already been talked about in the national news for the "principled" stand she took for women's health or whatever; been slapped on magazine covers; even her freaking shoes have become famous.
So after some weeks of will-she/won't-she speculation, Davis announced her bid today. (Well, technically "sources" close to her announced it, but you know.) Whoop-dee-doo. Even assuming she gets the Dems nomination--a big if--the chances of her winning are what, exactly? As I said about the Lone Star State in a previous article, it's f@#$ing Texas. Democrats can win there, of course--it's home to Austin, after all--and yes, we've all heard about how Texas has a good chance of going blue in the future, just like we hear about it every 2-4 years. But even liberal publications admit a candidate known mainly for her pro-abortion views has practically zero chance of putting together a winning coalition.
Yeah, even though it would be wrong to completely write off this event, I think we all know what'll happen here. Davis will make a run for governor; she'll get trounced; and then, before her 15 minutes are up, she'll get a spot on MSNBC or a column with the New Yorker or whatever liberal politickers end up at nowadays.
So have fun with it instead. How about we propose some slogans for dear Ms. Davis? "Look At My Shoes! #Davis2014"? "War On Non-Fetal Women: #Davis2014"? Probably you can come up with some better ones, so have at it.
Totally agree. She'll be famous for a few minutes. Will get demolished by a bigger name contender. Will magically reappear on MSNBC as something.
ReplyDeleteA slogan for Davis: "Important In Her Own Mind"
Andrew, as a matter of fact, that's why I put a picture of Texas and not her. She doesn't merit a decoration.
ReplyDeleteWe can call her MSNBC show "The Lone Star Perspective" or something.
Liberals praising Davis and conservatives (aside from RINOs like Coburn) praising Cruz is just the way the game is played.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of game playing, Cruz is even better than I thought he was. As I stated a few days ago, I didn't think his latest contortion would hurt him (because his visible opponents are nobodies). A few days later, it seems like it has even strengthened him Most opinion makers back him and the comments threads of conservative websites are even more pro-Cruz.
As for Wendy Davis, I suspect she doesn't have a future in Texas, but she might prove useful to the Democrats on a national level, because I can readily imagine a prominent conservative feeling a deep need to say something hideous(ly stupid) about her and thus helping Democrats keep their 'War on Women' meme going.
T-Rav......All the hoopla has nothing to do with her "principled stand" as we all know. Now, correct me if my cynicism overrides my acumen, but the reason she was featured is SEX. Would they have made such a fuss about a Bella Abzug looking female(sp?) filibustering? Heck no! They love her transformation from frumpy, dark-haired, down on her luck ordinary Jolene, into blonde, fit, boob-jobbed hottie. "See, 'every' woman should aspire to become just like our Wendy!" We all can change our mousy look into a media darling if we just create a fake person who conforms to what the male patriarchy desires. Then all types of good things will come your way.
ReplyDeleteThe story line ( and PICS!) was just too delectable to pass up.
So, yeah. Just like the whores who have their 'sex tapes' (quelle horror) suddenly leaked onto the net, she packaged and sold her new body in hopes of cashing in. And the libs (especially the feminists) ate her up.
I can't disagree with Patriot, although the Texas angle also has something to do with it. Sorry, I never can subscribe to any theory that puts everything to one cause. (Much to the chagrin of anyone who wants to tell me just why Romney lost.)
ReplyDeleteContrary to just being the way the game is played, as T-Rav pointed out first, the libs get all hot-n-bothered at the idea of a blue Texas. As a result, they will routinely overplay their hand in that. (Similarly, you've got conservatives constantly fretting that if we lose Texas, we lose the country.) You don't see the Democrats pimping other red-state liberals like they do in Texas.
To that end, I think it would to the Republicans some good to pimp the blue-state conservatives more. Except they will inevitably devour them. The message works both ways: Dems are basically saying their ideas are so good, they have a foothold in the most hostile territory. By attacking blue-state conservatives, Republicans are basically ceding the ground, saying that "purity" is just as much a matter of geography as any other litmus test.
Patriot, I'm sure some of it's the fact that liberals wish more of their radical feminist women weren't, you know, ugly as galvanized sin. But I think that only follows the initial spotlight. If she hadn't, in their minds, pulled a "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" (even though it was completely ineffective), she wouldn't have become a liberal heroine overnight. But yes, it helps that she's more attractive and stuff than a lot of the "War on Women" chanters. If I have to hear about those stupid pink shoes one more time...
ReplyDeleteT-Rav......I don't know what I was thinking in my earlier post! "Wendy" is THE face of the new female Democrat. All Dem females look at her as what a lib feminist should be. Articulate, proud, principled, able to stare down those misogynistic womyn haters in the Texas gov't, especially that Neanderthal Perry. Her fervent belief in the right of Texas women to have the "right" to kill their baby whenever they feel like it is the epitome of womanhood. Our bodies, our choice, right?! How dare men even propose ANY restriction on that right!
ReplyDeleteYou know....I really don't know why my petition to repeal the 19th Amendment getting stalled in the political process.
I submit for your discussion......When did the "Progressives" start having such an influence in our country.....the 1920's right? When did women get the right to vote? 1920. Unum aliud sequitur!
So....We brought this "Abortion Wendy" and her ilk upon us. Do you think there was a thought or two pondered by the founders what would become of our political system if women were granted the right to vote? Obama is just the latest iteration and manifestation of our "take care of me" society.
Just a matter of time.....just a matter of time.
with apologies to the Association:
ReplyDeleteWho's tripping down the streets of the city, bitching at everybody she sees; who's tried her best (and failed) to capture the moment; everyone knows it's Wendy.
.... and Wendy has crazy eyes, like most libs she just tells lies; and Texas will make her fly, above the clouds (above the clouds, above the clouds, above the clouds .... to Kahl-ee-four- nee-yah.
I equate her with the "The Rent Is Too Damn High" candidate in NY in 2009. They both are single issue candidates. When real candidates begin to join the lineup and the debates start, more than likely she will flame out.
ReplyDeleteAnthony, The comment sections of all the big blogs (most blogs actually) are pure fringe by now and they don't match the polls of Republicans at all. Ditto the "opinion leaders" -- they're way outside the conservative mainstream at this point.
ReplyDeleteAs an aside, add Charles Krauthammer and Sen. Corker to the list of dirty RINOs.
Bev, Who is the likely Democratic candidate? Any ideas?
ReplyDeleteJed, you do that song an injustice, whatever it is. Terrible.
ReplyDeletePatriot, as often as I throw bombs, I'm still not touching that one with a ten-foot pole. I will say this, though: Historically, many conservative thinkers have seen women as the bedrock of society, the ones who pass the values of the past from one generation to the next. They're no more a naturally liberal constituency than men are. The real problem is this modern-day perversion we call a "culture," not so much the people within it.
ReplyDeleteWendy Davis: No Fetus Will Defetus!
ReplyDeleteI saw this one somewhere, yesterday: Vote for Wendy Davis, because France's abortion law is too conservative for Texas.
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ReplyDeleteAnthony, The comment sections of all the big blogs (most blogs actually) are pure fringe by now and they don't match the polls of Republicans at all. Ditto the "opinion leaders" -- they're way outside the conservative mainstream at this point.
As an aside, add Charles Krauthammer and Sen. Corker to the list of dirty RINOs.
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Glad you caught my RINO joke. I know the internet isn't a perfect mirror of humanity (thank God) but on the other hand the fringe seems to reliably predict the direction of the party nowadays.
Public support for something being wide but shallow (say, immigration reform) probably means less to opportunistic politicians (but I repeat myself) than narrow, intense opposition.
"5 Ways the 'Defund Obamacare' crusade hurts Republicans" by Matt Lewis
ReplyDeleteAn outline:
1. Conservatives are more divided as a result.
2. There were better, more popular alternatives.
3. It changed the subject from Obama's failings.
4. It misled the base.
5. It reinforces the negative stereotypes people have about Republicans.
Link: "5 Ways the 'Defund Obamacare' crusade hurts Republicans"
ReplyDelete"As an aside, add Charles Krauthammer and Sen. Corker to the list of dirty RINOs."
ReplyDeleteAdd Senator Tom Coburn too. LINK
Anthony, Yeah, I caught the RINO joke. Actually, I'm posting an interesting quote from Coburn in the open thread later tonight. At this point, pretty much anyone who still has a brain has been called a RINO and ripped apart in the comments of various blogs. This week's newly outed RINOs were Brit Hume, Michael Barone, Charles Krauthammer, and Bob Corker... all dirty RINOs we need to rid ourselves of to finally be pure.
ReplyDeleteWe should gamble on who will be outed next.
BTW, Anthony, let me relate your second point back to T-Rav's article. I don't see the left doing the same thing. This Wendy woman is the perfect example. The left fell in love with her on the internet, but there is no chance the Democratic Party will run with her because of that. They've gotten very good at letting their fringe bloviate and then doing what they were going to do regardless. Our side seems to be the ones who are determined to placate the fringe... which we have seen just emboldens the fringe and makes them angrier.
ReplyDeleteKit, Lewis is a smart guy and he's been making very good points for some time now.
ReplyDeleteAndrew,
ReplyDeleteThe thing about purges is you eventually have to go deeper into your own circle.
But that won't happen for a while. Instead, next week or this weekend expect to see several House Republicans added to the list since that is where the legislation will go. Not sure who that will be as I don't know as much about House Republican dynamics.
Also, expect to see some, most, or all of the 25 Senators who voted to end debate added.
You might also see some more columnists added. My best guess is George Will, if he has not been added already. Especially after this article: LINK
Ben, that's hilarious! That's why I tossed the challenge out there--I'm not that clever.
ReplyDeleteThe comparison with France is simultaneously sad, funny, and true.
When the purest of the pure finish with their evil RINO list, it will probably encompass more than half of the republican party. It is time to turn the tables on the lunatic fringe and call them RINOs as they seem incapable of supporting the party. {support the party or suffer the consequences, zek)
ReplyDeleteKoshcat, You're actually the third person to suggest that, either here or by e-mail, that we should call them RINOs because that is what they are. We could also call them CINOs because they are anything but conservative.
ReplyDeleteIn terms of requiring support of the party, I'm not normally in favor of that because it leads precisely to the kind of thinking that has got the fringe all orgasmic, but honestly, the Republicans need to do something. I think its time Boehner and McConnell laid out an agenda and demanded party discipline from all elected members -- no criticism of other party members, no unapproved tactics upon threat of losing committee assignments and money for re-election. Then use the inevitable backlash by the radio talkers to triangulate the party back into the center rhetorically.
P.S. We're well over half already... well over.
As an outsider (wayyy outside) I think the entire Repub party is RINO. Is there one elected repub who is actually a (small govt) republican.
ReplyDeletedarski, The Republican Party has never been libertarian, if that's what you mean.
ReplyDeleteAs for being small government, that's debatable. The neocons favor Big Business subsidies and regulations. The socons favor Big Government intrusion into private lives. The hawks favor Big Government when it comes to defense. The tough on crime folks favor Big Government when it comes to criminal matters.
As a group, Republicans tend to belong to 1 or 2 of these groups, but otherwise favor small government in all other areas. As you can see though, that's problematic because it means the only area where a majority of Republicans favor small government is in social spending.
That is changing though with the Rand Paul faction, who are gaining a lot of traction against the hawks and the neocons. And in that regard, there are many Republicans who are genuine small government conservatives. The problem is separating them from the no-government "conservatives."
Andrew and Darski, you can get a hint about how non-Libertarian the Repub Party is from the 2012 Convention where they actively denied the Ron Paul Libertarian wing of the party any stage time, A really stupid move in my opinion.
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