How are you voting - 2014 Midterms

[CAA Flagship]

By mail.

How many times?

[AZGrizFan]

State Senate and House
Voted for the R challenging our incumbent D state senator. The incumbent is a fucking dumbass. State Rep. is an open seat. I voted for the Libertarian because I don't like the R that is running.

Wait just a minute here. I thought that's what the D stood for? Dumbass, no? And the R is Retard and the L is Loser...right?

[HI54UNI]

State Senate and House
Voted for the R challenging our incumbent D state senator. The incumbent is a fucking dumbass. State Rep. is an open seat. I voted for the Libertarian because I don't like the R that is running.

Wait just a minute here. I thought that's what the D stood for? Dumbass, no? And the R is Retard and the L is Loser...right?

No, the D is for dumbfuck. But what you've described is pretty much how I felt when trying to pick someone to vote for in several of these races.

[DSUrocks07]

Since I'm moving back to Delaware in January, my votes will really have little to no ramification to me but it is my right as an American gawddammit!

Michigan Oscoda County Greenwood Twp Precinct 1

GOVERNOR AND LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Rick Snyder [X] Republican
Brian Nelson Calley [X]
Mark Schauer [] Democratic
Lisa Brown []
Mary Buzuma [] Libertarian
Scotty Boman []
Mark McFarlin [] U.S. Taxpayers
Richard Mendoza []
Paul Homeniuk [] Green
Candace R. Caveny []

Snyder has done an excellent job since taking over as Governor after Granholm.

SECRETARY OF STATE

Ruth Johnson [] Republican
Godfrey Dillard [] Democratic
James Lewis [X] Libertarian
Robert Gale [] U.S. Taxpayers
Jason Robert Gatties [] Natural Law

ATTORNEY GENERAL

Bill Schuette [] Republican
Mark Totten [] Democratic
Justin M. Altman [X] Libertarian
Gerald T. Van Sickle [] U.S. Taxpayers
John Anthony La Pietra [] Green

UNITED STATES SENATOR

Terri Lynn Land [X] Republican
Gary Peters [] Democratic
Jim Fulner [] Libertarian
Richard A. Matkin [] U.S. Taxpayers
Chris Wahmhoff [] Green

REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS
1st DISTRICT

Dan Benishek [] Republican
Jerry Cannon [X] Democratic
Loel Robert Gnadt [] Libertarian
Ellis Boal [] Green

STATE SENATOR
36th DISTRICT

Jim Stamas [X] Republican
Joe Lukasiewicz [] Democratic

REPRESENTATIVE IN STATE LEGISLATURE
105th DISTRICT

Triston Cole [X] Republican
Jay Calo [] Democratic

My former co-worker (who ended up taking a job in DC after the primaries up here) at the hotel was stomping for Cole and was one of the few up here that I felt really comfortable talking about politics with, plus I got to meet Triston in person and he has a bright future.

Funny story about Jay Calo, I work at OfficeMax in the Print Dept and one of his supporters came in to make a bunch of flyers and we were all small talking about the Election and he was really trying to get us out to vote and he made the off hand comment of "if you have the day of go out a vote two, three, even four times" with a big grin on his face.

Northern Michigan is solidly GOP territory. But Benishek seems to be resting on his laurels as the "Doctor candidate" and I haven't really seen the appeal besides the R next to his name, plus he rolled over easily during the whole sequestering thing. Besides since the House is solid GOP anyways they could use some new blood.

[93henfan]

My former co-worker (who ended up taking a job in DC after the primaries up here) at the hotel was stomping for Cole

Why throw a fit? I could see volunteering to canvass neighborhoods, hand out flyers, make calls, etc, but there's no need to stomp. Nobody likes a hothead, especially when they're just trying to get a good night's rest at the Holiday Inn.

[DSUrocks07]

My former co-worker (who ended up taking a job in DC after the primaries up here) at the hotel was stomping for Cole

Why throw a fit? I could see volunteering to canvass neighborhoods, hand out flyers, make calls, etc, but there's no need to stomp. Nobody likes a hothead, especially when they're just trying to get a good night's rest at the Holiday Inn.

**** Holiday Inn (as a completely non-biased Hilton employee)

[93henfan]

Stomping at a Hilton property is even more irritating.

[DSUrocks07]

Stomping at a Hilton property is even more irritating.

If you bitch loud enough, have dissatisfaction with your stay good sir, you are instantly entitled to a full refund to your stay with us.

[93henfan]

Stomping at a Hilton property is even more irritating.

If you bitch loud enough, have dissatisfaction with your stay good sir, you are instantly entitled to a full refund to your stay with us.

[kalm]

By mail.

How many times?

Early, often, and typically by height.

[Ibanez]

State Senate and House
Voted for the R challenging our incumbent D state senator. The incumbent is a fucking dumbass. State Rep. is an open seat. I voted for the Libertarian because I don't like the R that is running.

Wait just a minute here. I thought that's what the D stood for? Dumbass, no? And the R is Retard and the L is Loser...right?

I thought you were offended by the word "retard."

[CAA Flagship]

If you bitch loud enough, have dissatisfaction with your stay good sir, you are instantly entitled to a full refund to your stay with us.

Now look what you did, DSU.

[JohnStOnge]

I did early voting today because I'll be out of town next week.

I voted for Lenar Whitney for Congress. She has no shot but she wants to eliminate the EPA and the IRS so I figured I'd vote for her. There will be a runoff between Edwin Edwards and some Republican and I'll vote for whoever the Republican is then.

I voted for David Cassidy for Senate. There will be a runoff between him and Mary Landrieu and I'll vote for him again at that time.

Lots of State Constitutional Amendments that I voted in various ways on. One that sticks out in my mind is that I voted for one that won't let the State legislature raid the artificial reef fund. Oil exploration companies have a deal with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. It costs them money to do something with offshore rigs when they're done with them. LDWF will take them off their hands for artificial reefs and save them money. They donate half their savings to LDWF to help LDWF do the reefs.

And of course the State legislature sees that money and wants to spend it on other things. That Amendment will put an end to that.

[Ivytalk]

Straight R except for US House, where I'm backing the Libertarian.

[TheDancinMonarch]

Virginia

US Senate
[ ] Mark Warner (D)
[ ] Ed Gillespie (R)
[ ] Robert Sarvis (L)
[ x ] Dear God in a state this large isn't there anyone better than these 3 clowns

US House of Representatives - VA 2nd District
[ x] E. Scott Rigell (R)
[ ] Suzanne D. Patrick (D)

Proposed Constitutional Amendment
Shall Section 6-A of Article X (Taxation and Finance) of the Constitution of Virginia be amended to allow the General Assembly to exempt from taxation the real property of the surviving spouse of any member of the armed forces of the United States who was killed in action, where the surviving spouse occupies the real property as his or her principal place of residence and has not remarried?

[ x ] Yes
[ ] No

In Norfolk Should we elect the members of the School Board

[ ] Yes
[ x ] No

[BDKJMU]

Abstain

Voting for Wolf (D) for governor (incumbent Corbett is just a powder keg)
Voting for Fitzpatrick (R) for Congress (he's the incumbent, the Democratic challenger is uninspiring to say the least)
No Senate candidate this year for PA
Voting for Mensch (R) for State Senate (he's the incumbent, nice guy)
And the State Representative is running unopposed.

Same as 93.

Fed:
-7th PA Congressional District: Incumbent Rep Pat Meehan (R) is a RINO- won't vote for him or the donk candidate.
-No Senate race like GF said.

State (In PA there are 50 senate seats (25 up for reelection) and 203 house seats. Most are safe with a large chunk with only 1 candidate from the major parties.

Gov PA- Incumbent Corbett (R) is RINO- won't vote for him. Wolf (D) is a liberal, so certainly won't vote for him.
State house: rep is an (R) replacing a retiring incumbent. Running unopposed. Same as GF's rep.
State senate: I have been redistricted into a majority black, heavy democrat district with a 15 year (D) senator running unopposed.

So I really have no reason to vote..

[houndawg]

In Georgia we have donks with famous last names going up against not-so-great republican candidates.

I don't think it'd be a huge disaster if Jason Carter became the governor (differences between the parties aren't huge at the state level anyways).

I am absolutely voting against Michelle Nunn to keep donks from holding that seat.

Jason Carter would be an unmitigated disaster. 30-something year old know nothing riding on his grandpappy's knee. He got his hands on one of our audits and started running off at the mouth about things he knew nothing about.

Did your audit explain how the girl making $300/week brings home $435/week?

[bluehenbillk]

I can't think of an incumbent I'm voting for.

Not to bore people with local votes but I'll vote for Wolf for governor of PA. Corbett was terrible & will get smoked by double-digits next week.

[Ibanez]

For South Carolina

GOVERNOR:
Nikki Haley (R)* - (Incument)
Vincent Sheheen (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Attorney & '10 Nominee
Steve French (Libertarian) - Fryer Oil Recycling Business Owner
Morgan Reeves (United Citizens) - Land Clearing Contractor, Pastor, Ex-Pro Football Player & '10 Nominee
Tom Ervin (Independent) - Withdrew, but name remains on ballot.
Rhys Sage (Write-In) - Photographer

U.S. SENATOR:
Lindsey Graham (R)*
Brad Hutto (D/WF) - State Sen. & Attorney
Victor Kocher (Libertarian) - State Party Chair, Pawn Shop Owner & Frequent Candidate
Thomas Ravenel (Independent) - Ex-State Treasurer, Businessman, Ex-Republican, Felon & '04 Candidate

SPECIAL ELECTION IN 2014:
Tim Scott (R)* -
Joyce Dickerson (D) - Richland County Councilwoman & Retired Auditor
Jill Bossi (American) - American Red Cross VP, Banker & Businesswman

[Ivytalk]

For South Carolina

GOVERNOR:
Nikki Haley (R)* - (Incument)
Vincent Sheheen (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Attorney & '10 Nominee
Steve French (Libertarian) - Fryer Oil Recycling Business Owner
Morgan Reeves (United Citizens) - Land Clearing Contractor, Pastor, Ex-Pro Football Player & '10 Nominee
Tom Ervin (Independent) - Withdrew, but name remains on ballot.
Rhys Sage (Write-In) - Photographer

U.S. SENATOR:
Lindsey Graham (R)*
Brad Hutto (D/WF) - State Sen. & Attorney
Victor Kocher (Libertarian) - State Party Chair, Pawn Shop Owner & Frequent Candidate
Thomas Ravenel (Independent) - Ex-State Treasurer, Businessman, Ex-Republican, Felon & '04 Candidate

SPECIAL ELECTION IN 2014:
Tim Scott (R)* -
Joyce Dickerson (D) - Richland County Councilwoman & Retired Auditor
Jill Bossi (American) - American Red Cross VP, Banker & Businesswman

Are they your actual choices, Raul, or are you just highlighting some of this year's Palmetto State cranks?

[Ibanez]

For South Carolina

GOVERNOR:
Nikki Haley (R)* - (Incument)
Vincent Sheheen (D) - State Sen., Ex-State Rep., Attorney & '10 Nominee
Steve French (Libertarian) - Fryer Oil Recycling Business Owner
Morgan Reeves (United Citizens) - Land Clearing Contractor, Pastor, Ex-Pro Football Player & '10 Nominee
Tom Ervin (Independent) - Withdrew, but name remains on ballot.
Rhys Sage (Write-In) - Photographer

U.S. SENATOR:
Lindsey Graham (R)*
Brad Hutto (D/WF) - State Sen. & Attorney
Victor Kocher (Libertarian) - State Party Chair, Pawn Shop Owner & Frequent Candidate
Thomas Ravenel (Independent) - Ex-State Treasurer, Businessman, Ex-Republican, Felon & '04 Candidate

SPECIAL ELECTION IN 2014:
Tim Scott (R)* -
Joyce Dickerson (D) - Richland County Councilwoman & Retired Auditor
Jill Bossi (American) - American Red Cross VP, Banker & Businesswman

Are they your actual choices, Raul, or are you just highlighting some of this year's Palmetto State cranks?

I figured my vote didn't matter so i'm voting based off what they do and want. For instance, Reeves wants to legalize weed. Kocher owns a Pawn Shop and Bossi is ugly.

[JohnStOnge]

Bossi is ugly.

The woman I voted for in the Congressional election looks pretty good for her age. And, really, how could you NOT vote for somebody who wants to eliminate the IRS AND the EPA? Done deal.

[dbackjon]

[quote="AZGrizFan"]Texas

US Senate


Governor
[ ] Wendy Davis (D)
[x] Mark Abbott (R) - just to keep that psychotic bitch Wendy Davis from getting anywhere near the governor's office
[ ] Kathy Glass (L)
[ ] Brandon Parmer (G)

So you are voting for the even MORE psychotic asshole Abbott? Guy makes Sarah Palin look both sane and smart

[Ibanez]

Bossi is ugly.

The woman I voted for in the Congressional election looks pretty good for her age. And, really, how could you NOT vote for somebody who wants to eliminate the IRS AND the EPA? Done deal.

She's full of shit and you're an idiot for voting for her if you truly believe that. Really, she may WANT to eliminate the IRS and EPA, but what are the chances of politicians actually doing that? You'd sooner see a man land on Mars than the Gov't eliminate it's Revenue collection agency and the EPA. Get real, John. Use some common sense, she's saying that crap to appeal to people like you who votes because a politician says what you want to hear.

[JohnStOnge]

She's full of **** and you're an idiot for voting for her if you truly believe that. Really, she may WANT to eliminate the IRS and EPA, but what are the chances of politicians actually doing that? You'd sooner see a man land on Mars than the Gov't eliminate it's Revenue collection agency and the EPA. Get real, John. Use some common sense, she's saying that crap to appeal to people like you who votes because a politician says what you want to hear.

I think I agree that it's more likely that a man will land on mars. I think there is a very high probability that that's going to happen at some point.

However, there is a pretty good bit of sentiment for changing the tax system in a manner that allows for eliminating the IRS. I'd say the chances are less than 50:50 for sure. But I would not put that in the "can't ever happen" category. There are indeed quite a few politicians, including quite a few members of the US Senate and US House of Representatives, who support moving to a taxing scheme that would include eliminating the IRS.

The EPA? I don't think that's been talked about as much. But I don't think that's impossible either. The EPA is drawing more and more ire as time goes on.

As for Ms. Whitney: As I wrote in my first post about voting for her I don't think there's any chance she'll make the runoff. This was a case in which I felt safe about voting based on positions entirely. She won't make the runoff but another Republican will. That Republican will be running against Edwin Edwards. I'll be able to cast a "pragmatic" vote at that time.