Conservatives Erupt In Fury After Tea Party Candidate's Loss In Mississippi en-us Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 -0500 Sat, 27 Dec 2014 21:49:05 -0500 Brett LoGiurato dalailamarita Sun, 29 Jun 2014 09:40:14 -0400 Sore Losers~ What difference does it make if "liberal democrats" voted against his sorry behind? Darell In MISSISSIPPI Sun, 29 Jun 2014 03:55:25 -0400 I AM FROM Mississippi and it has not done a damn thing for me. Pork Barrel Spending that is. Cochran is in the deep pockets of many lobby groups as well. gerwd.slitm Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:10:33 -0400 I live in MS and many of the people who support the Tea Party are living off the system. Every corner was full of them waving signs on election day. There are damn few people in MS, even those with jobs, who aren't getting something from the government. They cheat on their taxes, claim EIC, get EBT cards and use the county health clinic...all while complaining about "freeloaders" and their taxes - which they don't pay. gerwd.slitm Sun, 29 Jun 2014 00:03:03 -0400 Only if facts don't matter, which they obviously don't to you Tea Party people. Black population in Mississippi is 37% <a href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" ></a> gerwd.slitm Sat, 28 Jun 2014 21:16:52 -0400 It is the only thing that stands between those people and starvation. People on the coast depend on decent jobs from gov contracts at Ingalls and Stennis. Much of the rest of the state would starve if not for food stamps. WTH are those people supposed to do? There aren't enough jobs, and most of them don't pay enough to live on. I don't hear anyone campaigning on taxing the wealthy in MS, or demanding employers in MS pay a living wage. The rich of MS are more than happy to continue the plantation system and send the bill to the Yankee states who pay taxes. Mark in TN Sat, 28 Jun 2014 17:17:49 -0400 They are upset about "the help of liberal Democrats"? Don't they realize they people voting are Mississippians? I'd be more upset about the help of any person or group outside of my state trying to influence an election in my state. I bring this up because of the large amount of anonymous out of state money fueling the Tea Party primary candidates. waynesteapartyworld Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:52:23 -0400 Mississippians generally, and the freeloading Democrat base in particular, are afflicted with an epidemic of obesity, so fairly certain that they didn't show up to vote in the GOP Primary out of fear they wouldn't be able to put "food on the table". Fyi, "conservative movement" is merely a synonym for "regular middle-class Americans who work for a living and don't freeload off the gubmint." El Sat, 28 Jun 2014 15:03:22 -0400 To get the poor white vote offer to take their grandma off social security, tell them they don't need healthcare and train them to mine coal! El Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:58:28 -0400 Why are you so stupid? El Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:53:14 -0400 Would you repeat that in English? Sad that you got it wrong, because you are an expert fool! El Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:50:27 -0400 For all those in love with stupidity, hate and derision, line up behind your idiot selves! RobJohn Sat, 28 Jun 2014 14:10:58 -0400 Beltway Greg: the Tea Party is NOT 100% white. There are people of all colors involved. You need to check your 'facts' before you open your mouth to prove what a fool you are. 33 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:29:24 -0400 sad but true 33 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:28:20 -0400 Name calling is childish. The Chinese are slaves to the US Dollar. 33 Sat, 28 Jun 2014 12:26:28 -0400 racism is sad and so are you Charlie Cruz Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:07:51 -0400 Just to be clear--- I don't HAVE to have a solution to comment...for better or for worse, we have people we pay to come up with solutions, elected or otherwise. And by the way, I'm not opposed to you living outside the United States either--- because although we are far from perfect the sooner you step up to the f***ng plate and do it the closer we'll get. Eric Carter Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:07:44 -0400 If Mississippi care about JOBS and FOOD they would have NOT re-elect Cochran. That like re-elect Obama to a third term. Mississippi is a poor state due to their EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. And I know the black out number white there. Eric Carter Fri, 27 Jun 2014 01:03:18 -0400 Reagan would have NOT! But people like you who are mental illness and continue to vote as a democrats are the ones who should NOT be able to vote. By way Obama and Holder has already sold you as a slave to China! It will be coming soon. Eric Carter Fri, 27 Jun 2014 00:59:59 -0400 If I am wrong here,please let me know. YOU a LIBERAL? OR just a dam fool? Those who cross the party line should been a shame of themselves. They had NO right to vote republican if they are Democrats. But I know a lot of Black love to believe anything that about the KKK. It just like they do not know the different from a HORSE or a JACKASS! Black who continue to believe they are doing the right thing are just like a fool who know he doing it wrong! AnthonyAmerica Thu, 26 Jun 2014 22:57:25 -0400 Mississippi, is that a free state or still controlled by the confederates. First in Poverty, Last in education, Controlled by the 1% Klan. I can see why southern Christians don't believe in evolution, for 400 years Mississippi never evolved. The majority of this state is like driving thru a third world country. Scott Hollander Thu, 26 Jun 2014 11:14:41 -0400 sore losers; no laws were violated and they will now seek to change the law to suit their needs. Some believers in the constitution they are turning ot to be Oh you mean he got elected because... Thu, 26 Jun 2014 10:38:17 -0400 He wasn't so batshit crazy that he appealed to moderates? Yes, that's no way to win an election. Nickj Thu, 26 Jun 2014 09:45:01 -0400 Let me get this straight..its ok for the Republicans to woo the votes of Black Democrats in elections,general or primary,but when someone from their own party( tea or REp) try to woo votes and have successfully,its stooping to an all time low and ole boy Rush said taking the Uncle Tom votes?? MMMM...I am really confused and all this is very laughable !!!!! Hi Planes Drifter Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:06:28 -0400 The Tyranny of the Majority Lord Acton The one pervading evil of democracy is the tyranny of the majority, or rather of that party, not always the majority, that succeeds, by force or fraud, in carrying elections. —The History of Freedom in Antiquity, 1877 Hi Planes Drifter Thu, 26 Jun 2014 03:02:34 -0400 Your logic is flawed and represents the biggest problem with our country. A politician holding an office that is the result of statewide elections has a responsibility to represent the interests of the entire STATE of Mississippi, not just the interests of the majority of people or party who elected him or her. As a senator everyone in that state is your constituent. Thad Cochran has been working to address the needs of the state of Mississippi as he saw them, not some "conservative ideology". Ideology purity is great for talk radio hosts, but it is terrible for governance. Governance means you don't get what you want all the time, because others get to have a voice in the process too. The Tyranny of the Majority is simple Tyranny. Liebermann for conn party Thu, 26 Jun 2014 02:45:27 -0400 Karma bitches. reply Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:55:04 -0400 …very well stated RBV!…..The guys in charge who fight for a New World Order don't want competition. As long as the politician is a Progressive fighting for the NWO gang, they care less if s/he is a democrat or RINO - 2 sides of the same coin. When s/he is an outsider, the whole establishment and mainstream media demonize the person to make sure they have control. Divide and conquer!…. It is laughing when you see the product of the public education/indoctrination centers fighting tooth and nail against each other about their favorite democrat or RINO and the the gang from the top laugh at both groups who still believe the establishment is their to protect their interests. Such brainwashed sheeple……!!! Alligator Breath Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:27:29 -0400 We don't have a democracy we have a republic. I have looked into several countries. I'm not opposed to living outside the USA. You are like most on here. You have plenty of comment but no solutions. Step up to the fucking plate and explain your repairs. Of course, unless you believe this country is perfect. crusader70 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 23:13:14 -0400 Limbaugh invented this trick during the presidential primaries of Hillary v.Obama. Karma, baby. clearfog Wed, 25 Jun 2014 19:07:53 -0400 Outsmarted by a bunch of low information voters. How smart is that? Smitty PA Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:45:53 -0400 But but but-t-t-t he was running for Teabilly of the Month! More seriously, the guy made it clear he was running to represent the "conservative movement" and not the majority of the citizens in Mississippi who care more about jobs and putting food on the table in the nation's poorest state. Smitty PA Wed, 25 Jun 2014 18:40:25 -0400 Translation: Tea Party Republican loses by campaigning on promise to give Mississippians the Freedom to die crossing crumbling bridges. RU12 Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:44:55 -0400 These guys are big babies. They were happy last week when Majority Leader Eric Canto lost. EDWARD BAUMAN Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:39:43 -0400 AT THE OUTSET ALTHOUGH HE WON FROM A PERSON NOT QUALIFIED FOR POLITICS THE TRUTH IS THAT THIS SEN.HAD SERVED SEVEN TERMS IN THE SENATE THERE HAS TO BE AN AMENDEMENT TO LIMIT THE TERMS SHOULD ONLY TO TWO TERMS THESE POLITICANS HAVE FOUND A HOME IN D.C BY THE WAY I LIVE IN N.Y.C BUT IN TERRIBLE STATE LIKE MISSISIPPI WHICH IS AT THE BOTTOM OF EVERY THING IT IS TIME FOR NEW MEAT JayPea Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:04:45 -0400 My sentiments exactly. I am a "Barry Goldwater Republican" - fiscally conservative and socially liberal. As long as the Republicans keep trying to shove their religion in my face, I will close my eyes and vote for a Democrat. JayPea Wed, 25 Jun 2014 17:01:42 -0400 Are you kidding? Republicans invented that game and now they're crying foul when the opposition uses it! Whiners! You can dish it out, but you sure can't take it. Reality IS Wed, 25 Jun 2014 16:50:32 -0400 minority of the general populace yes, but the politically active they could be a majority. Disagree Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:56:51 -0400 This is a primary, not a general election. It is the party picking it's candidates. Personally I am an independent, therefore do not vote in primaries. I disagree with open primaries. It allows games of the opposing party if they have an incumbent with no challenger to vote in the other parties primary. Iowa's caucus or closed primaries where only registered party members vote would be a better system. Independents and small party candidates can still be in the general election. Then you vote for who you want in the general election. Also remember, while the politician should represent all constituents, all constituents do not agree. Because the politician does not vote what you want, does not mean he is not representing you. First the politician should honor and support the constitution, second his votes should reflect the greater majority of the constituents, and last his vote should honor the platform he/she was elected on. Reality IS Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:33:49 -0400 to get the black vote, offer them free stuff, welfare, food stamps and other social safety nets. Just A Guy Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:33:17 -0400 Aren't you supposed to represent your constituents? ALL of your constituents? Reality IS Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:28:22 -0400 Also if folks are angry and the legal battle gets nowhere and mcdaniels doesn't run as an independent there could be a high likelihood of a democrat winning the general election for the senate position. Reality IS Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:26:18 -0400 So thad won cause of democrat support and if the legal battle gets nowhere he should run as an independent and win and take the senate position that way and than we can see the true results, of how many tea party, neo cons and neo libs percentage wise make up voting populace of the state. B Went Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:22:46 -0400 If you really believe that our democracy is beyond repair why don't you move to Mexico? Alligator Breath Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:17:16 -0400 Here is a flash for everyone. The American political system is f__ked up. It doesn't matter what or who you vote into office. The SYSTEM is broken and beyond repair. You can't fix it. I can't fix it. We can't fix it. Not one elected official gives a f__k about anything other than lining their pockets and/or swelling their heads. Anything that runs for office is first a piece of dog shit. Then life goes downhill from there. badbob Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:07:02 -0400 Exactly!!! Me too. badbob Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:06:15 -0400 Actually, I'm ok with that. badbob Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:04:57 -0400 Really? It has you thinking? First of all, you might re-take that remedial reading course. Follow me closely, ok? I said THEY shit on the constitution. Not THE shit on the constitution. Let me know if you need further instructions. Now, try thinking about that. It makes a big difference in meaning. Jezus, people, really?...please refer to my comment about inbreeding. Here is a perfect example of the results. hmm Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:46:12 -0400 So if "the establishment" cheated the system by "making" significant numbers of democrats vote in their favor, then why didn't the "non-establishment" guy do the same? Are you suggesting he was too stupid and lacking in political/election acumen to employ the most effective tactics used by the enemy? RBW Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:41:43 -0400 If you're against the establishment, you're an outsider. And if the establishment fears you, they'll do whatever they have to do to preserve their status. Including asking members of the other party's establishment to help them. That's what this is about. Maintaining the same old system that only benefits about 50 people. For both parties. BeaverCreek Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:39:55 -0400 How about a Libertarian former R? <a href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" ></a> OK by me Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:31:39 -0400 Teddy was an environmentalist. Give me an R who's that and supports a woman's right to do what she wants with her own body and supports allowing people to love who they choose. Give me all of that and I'll vote for him/her. badbob Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:01:25 -0400 Yep. You know, GOP politics is a lot like a Mississippi family. Extremely inbred. The GOP refuses to get any fresh blood in the mix. they just keep screwing their sisters and cousins. We all know what happens when that goes on for a while. Well, the same thing is happening on the GOP/Tea Turd side of the political farm. Every time I see these people, I hear the theme from Deliverance playing in the background. Lib Mud Shark Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:58:44 -0400 Here's a newsflash for ya bob, the Lib Logs do the exact same thing. doublelebrontendre Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:45:31 -0400 This is why politics has gone so far awry (more so the GOP). It's absolutely poisonous for a republican to even have the same breakfast as a democrat. Obama, while he has had some dreadful actions, is not the one to blame for American divide. It stems directly from the republican party and their mindset that anything democratic/liberal/mix of both parties is vile. And that is what is really destroying America. biff Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:43:12 -0400 McDaniels could have always won the Democratic vote for himself, but he decided to narrow his constituency by catering exclusively to the Antebellum wing of Mississippi voters. The fact that he didn't think the vote of Democrats or "libruls" was important enough to consider says volumes about whose interests he would shunt aside if elected. Elected officials have to represent everyone in their District once elected. Tea partiers seem to forget that and it's losing them campaigns. Black people in that District made sure their modern day Bull Connor (as opposed to Cochran's more gracious Simon Legree) didn't get the office. Now they just have to deal with the subtle racism that has plagued Mississippi since 1865 instead of the overt racism that has been present since its inception. Believe me, neither Black Mississippians nor Democrats in Mississippi got a win last night in the land of Haley Barbour. Calvin Candie types still run that awful roost. BeaverCreek Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:41:44 -0400 Yeah, hard to believe anyone would be disappointed that Thad got re-elected on the backs of those that he "helps" so much. I mean, 'all that pork barrel federal spending' has made such a dramatic improvement in everyone's lives there (<a href="" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" ></a>). Clearly Thad deserved the win. For all those in love with large government spending, it sure seems to do 'wonders' in places like Mississippi (and Chicago, East St. Louis, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Detroit, Cleveland, Trenton, etc...). badbob Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:41:26 -0400 What the Tea Turds are really pissed off about is the fact that even though they are a minority, they feel that they should be allowed to rule over everyone else anyway. They only support the constitution and democracy in general when it's all about something they like. They shit on the constitution when they don't agree with it. Fury Is What They Do Best Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:35:11 -0400 Tell someone "Happy Holidays" and they erupt into fury Doug in Virginia Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:25:17 -0400 McDaniel is just mad that he didn't win. He knew what the rules where when he signed up for the job. Open primaries are a well-known concept. hahaha Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:19:28 -0400 Lost an election? No problem! Invent a batshit insane conspiracy theory: "HERP DERP, THEM DEMOCRATS DONE DID RUINED ARE ELECTION! THEM VOTED FOR THE LESS RIGHT WING EXTREMIST CANDIDATE SO I DONE LOST" Super mature behavior for sure. Admirable leader. Shame he lost. Beltway Greg Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:18:40 -0400 Reagan would've voted for Cochran. Tea Party is 100% white. Get over it y'all you're the people who want something for nothing and your republican leaders have sold you down the river again. Why? Because you're predictable. can't make this up Wed, 25 Jun 2014 13:15:25 -0400 establishment Republican wins by campaigning on his history of sending federal pork spending to Mississippi.