tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post3958623206408597511..comments2023-12-03T04:31:58.288-05:00Comments on Walberg Watch: The Focus is on WalbergFitzyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10416823898560265455noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-55395833060839878842007-08-19T23:44:00.000-04:002007-08-19T23:44:00.000-04:00Lenawee County today is different than the Lenawee...<I>Lenawee County today is different than the Lenawee of the 80's. I hope Fitzy gets into the trends within the counties and that would be an interesting angle to investigate.</I><BR/><BR/>I agree, that would be a fascinating angle to investigate. Unfortunately, I'm not sure if I'm the guy to do it. I've lived in the 7th District for 15 years now, but my knowledge of the detailed trends within each part of the district only goes so far. You gotta remember, I'm not a political science major. This is a hobby for me.<BR/><BR/>Now, if there's anyone out there that could point me towards a good resource, I'd love to learn.Fitzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10416823898560265455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-91853508524645143322007-08-19T23:21:00.000-04:002007-08-19T23:21:00.000-04:00The one long comment on this post attacks Berryman...The one long comment on this post attacks Berryman because he has lost races to Walberg before. One point of counter argument, Walberg lost to Schwarz before he beat him. Persistence can be a virtue. Lenawee County today is different than the Lenawee of the 80's. I hope Fitzy gets into the trends within the counties and that would be an interesting angle to investigate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-14668045947454679812007-08-18T22:36:00.000-04:002007-08-18T22:36:00.000-04:00I really hope Schwarz runs. I think he would clea...I really hope Schwarz runs. I think he would clean up, but only of the lazy voters got off their collective duff's and voted in the primary. If not it's anybody's race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-16316538016632215742007-08-18T13:59:00.000-04:002007-08-18T13:59:00.000-04:00The only reason I wouldn't go for Berryman at this...The only reason I wouldn't go for Berryman at this point is if Schwarz jumped in the race. If Susan Demas was right and Schwarz did poll 3% above Walberg, I'd say Schwarz should run!Sarah Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742470600511624474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-60669481318698616622007-08-18T11:01:00.000-04:002007-08-18T11:01:00.000-04:00Schwarz served on the House Armed Services Committ...Schwarz served on the House Armed Services Committee, one of the few freshman on that committee. He was a voice of reason and with his experience in Vietnam and CIA he was an asset to that committee. He made at least three trips to Iraq and Gitmo, so he was one of the most knowledgeable people on the real story over there. Too bad America lost that kind of insight and background to a wingnut like Walberg who is clueless and is simply a pawn of the the administration and CFG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-8870561606807406252007-08-18T07:03:00.000-04:002007-08-18T07:03:00.000-04:00That's something I've wondered about too. Lots of ...That's something I've wondered about too. Lots of people have said Schwarz voted for the war here. How could he have? He was elected in 2004.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-20580222323602015802007-08-18T02:17:00.000-04:002007-08-18T02:17:00.000-04:00In the interest of maintaing some integrity in thi...In the interest of maintaing some integrity in this medium, I take isuue with the post by Anonymous 12:19 AM<BR/><BR/>1. Get some balls and knock of the anonymous posts. Or better yet, take the time to give yourself a name. That way you can own your statements and opinions. At the very least you will have shown some creativity by comming up with something other than "Anonymous"<BR/><BR/>2. I am not necessarly a "Schwarz should get in the race" guy. However, I am for a political conversation based in truth, and taking democratic control of the 7th seat.<BR/><BR/>To Anonymous 12:19AM - Show me where Joe Schwarz cast a "vote for the war" while in the service of the 7th. I will save you the time newbie, he didn't. Any votes he cast were in support of the troops, that doesn't equate to support for the war. Get with the program! We are all working to defeat a republican that voted against legislation that defines troop breaks before returning to combat.<BR/><BR/>Schwarz at least servd in combat. I would wager he is a better judge on the affairs of war than the man curently in office or any other declared candidate to date. In the end anyone is better than Walberg.<BR/><BR/>If you are going to weigh into the debate with your political drivel, try to avoid spewing statements you ca not back up with fact. Your approach only serves to cheapen this political medium and dumbs down the conversation in general.themaverick09https://www.blogger.com/profile/17251130558621392653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-80278414212133974902007-08-18T00:19:00.000-04:002007-08-18T00:19:00.000-04:00Got to tell you there is no way Berryman can defea...Got to tell you there is no way Berryman can defeat Walberg. Just look at the history. He has lost to Walberg before, for a house seat that was made up of Lenawee County, Berryman's so called base. The Senate seat that he represented has a majority of its population outside of the current Congressional seat. Berryman hasn't run for public office in over a decade, this congressional seat, which he lost. And so far in this race he boasts of raising $11,000 a week for five weeks, a pace that will have him raise a total of $750,000 for a race that will cost at least $3 Million.<BR/><BR/>As for Schwarz...Nice Guy...easy to negotitate with...Rebulican...voted for the war...never voted against John Engler during his tenure in the Senate...lost to Tim Walberg...why should progressives be with him? <BR/><BR/>Guess that leaves Sharon Renier. I'll let you make that case.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-23408100418832472782007-08-17T23:56:00.000-04:002007-08-17T23:56:00.000-04:00make that "should not run" sorrymake that "should not run" sorryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-52945919274486968832007-08-17T23:55:00.000-04:002007-08-17T23:55:00.000-04:00Francis,I've seen your multiple posts as to why Sc...Francis,<BR/><BR/>I've seen your multiple posts as to why Schauer whould not run. Who are you for and why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32534894.post-55754419696240043392007-08-17T23:15:00.000-04:002007-08-17T23:15:00.000-04:00"As Republican's go, I think Joe Schwarz was a goo..."As Republican's go, I think Joe Schwarz was a good Congressman and if he switched parties would do an excellent job."<BR/><BR/>Joe Schwarz would do an excellent job as a Republican, Democrat or Independent. If he runs, he will stay with the GOP.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com