This one should win a Poli

Rick must be laughing right now and thinking “Bobby Casey Jr honestly believed he’d be a US Senator…”

The ad hits home on Casey’s inability to do his job, quite effectively, if I do say so myself.

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A good article here highlights what I think may be the new breed of North Eastern Republican, the Ronald Reagan populist. Some of the most traction Laffey has recieved has come from his tirades against corporate special interests living off of taxpayer benefits, even taking on “big oil” companies.

If there is to be longterm viability for Republicans in the North East (NJ, NY, RI, CT, ME, MA, VT - NH doesn’t count so much) then it may very well revolve around just this type of message. We may find out on September 12th. If Laffey can pull off this surprise victory and then give Whitehouse a competitive race (within 5 points) in may signal the true end to NE “Rockefeller Republicans” for the more populist ones.

It will still be a different breed of Republicans then you find in the South (less religious emphasis) or the West (lest libertarian emphasis) but maybe similar to those of the rustbelt states and upper midwest that are seeing resurgence (MI, MN, WI).

NOTE: Rumors are floating that the NRSC just bought another $100,000 of air time against Laffey in RI!!!!! Donate to Laffey here and complain to the NRSC here or even better call them at (202) 675-6000..

I heard rumors he was a RINO, but here is his first ad, and its a good one.

I guess buying a state jet and appointing your daughter to the Senate will get you the boot in Alaska.

Republican Gov. Frank Murkowski, stung by accusations of arrogance and stubbornness, lost his bid for a second term Tuesday after polling last in a three-way GOP primary.

Sarah Palin, a former Wasilla mayor, won the Republican nomination for governor after capturing 51 percent of the vote. Former state legislator John Binkley came in second with 30 percent and Murkowski polled just 19 percent.

I am not sure of Sarah Palin’s conservative credentials but the Alaskan GOP was sure of Murkowski’s shortcomings. The BP pipeline shutdown didn’t help either. Palin will face Democrat Tony Knowles, a former two-term governor, in November.