Comments on: AMATUER HOUR AT GOP WASHINGTON STATE CAUCUSES

By: Mike in Seattle

Mike in Seattle — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 10:28:26 +0000

actually there is a connection to the McCain campaign, as outlined quite clearly on HorsesAss and linked by talkingpointsmemo, huffingtonpost and others. esser’s mentor and former boss at the AGO (from where esser continued to draw tax dollars AFTER he became WSRP chair until he was forced to resign due to public pressure) is none other than state AG Rob McKenna — chair of McCain’s campaign in Washington State. i’m no huck supporter, but this one gets a LOT uglier the more you look. pretending its just an amusing result of incompetence really doesn’t wash, particularly given the republicans curious caucus rules in this state. they clearly DON’T want the voters picking their party’s nominee.

By: LindainVirginia

LindainVirginia — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 22:32:43 +0000

Since Washington is not exactly a Bible belt state, I have some crazy notion that maybe Mr. Esser just might have been afraid that some “backwater Southern Baptist minister” would win the caucus in his State.

By: Davebo

Davebo — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:43:42 +0000

This strikes me as something you would read about in a presidential campaign for Mr. Chavez in Argentina.

OK…

By: Transplanted Lawyer

Transplanted Lawyer — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:02:00 +0000

Good point, Rick. Never ascribe to malice that for which stupidity provides a complete explanation.

By: mikeyslaw

mikeyslaw — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:33:23 +0000

Patriots ahead in the third quarter. Statistics say they always win the fourth quarter. No need to play any longer. Patriots win!
Actually, if Esser is any example, not sure we really want a Republican majority in Washington.
just sayin

By: HyperIon

HyperIon — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:32:25 +0000

I’m going with explanation #1 given their self-defeating actions during the very close governor’s race.

By: Wramblin' Wreck

Wramblin' Wreck — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:54:53 +0000

This strikes me as something you would read about in a presidential campaign for Mr. Chavez in Argentina. But all is OK. Former president Carter will approve the results.

I wonder if Mr. Esser balances his checkbook the same way?

By: Kyle

Kyle — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:01:41 +0000

“See what I mean about him being too stupid to concoct a conspiracy favoring McCain or anyone else?”

That’s one hell of a false opposition. You don’t have to be smart to conspire, just to conspire effectively.

By: TR19667

TR19667 — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 16:35:14 +0000

Now you know why WA hasn’t seen a Republican majority (state or federal) since the wheel was invented.