The Right-Wing Democrat Insurgent Campaign (Bob Conley)

[RonPaulFanInGA]

http://globalpolitician.com/25097-elections-poiltics


candidate for the United States Senate is attempting to oust from Congress a notorious neoconservative cheerleader for the invasion of Iraq and amnesty for illegal aliens. That candidate is Democrat Bob Conley, and the conservative Taki’s Magazine (Takimag.com) said of him in an article entitled “A Ron Paul Democrat?” (6/18/08) that “his candidacy is perhaps the best hope for putting a paleoconservative in the U.S. Senate this November.”

Bob Conley is a 42-year-old engineer, commercial pilot, and flight instructor from North Myrtle Beach. He won the Democratic primary, and now is up against Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) this November. Graham has been called “the worst Republican senator” by The American Spectator, which is a conservative magazine.

Conley is like no other Democrat this election cycle. According to an article in The American Spectator entitled “What About Bob?” (7/7/08), Conley voted for Ron Paul in the Republican primary. On the issues, Conley opposes abortion, same-sex “marriage,” gun control, government bailouts of corporations, free-trade agreements like NAFTA, amnesty for illegal aliens, and wants to establish a moratorium for legal immigration. The article mentions that “Conley’s vanquished primary opponent lamented, ‘We’ve nominated a Republican in a Democratic primary.’”

Conley is a breath of fresh air in politics; as a true conservative, he has no problem criticizing leftist Republicans. Conley has called Senator Graham “Grahamnesty,” and refers to amnesty-supporter Senator John McCain (R-AZ) as “Senor McCain” and “Juan McCain.” According to an article on the website of South Carolina Now entitled “Conley Believes Frustrated GOP Voters in S.C. Will Give Him a Win” (5/31/08), Conley has referred to Senator Graham as “McCain’s Mini-Me.”

Even Sen. Graham understands that Conley is the real conservative in the race. In an article in the Charleston City Paper entitled “Democrat Bob Conley Offers Conservatives a Real Choice in November” (6/18/08), “When asked about his challenger Conley's conservatism, Graham said, ‘From what I can tell, he doesn't represent moderation. I represent a brand of conservatism that you will feel comfortable with.’”

Like mythic heroes, the odds of success are against Conley, but he still remains defiant. The Southern Political Report website reported in an article entitled “Senate Money Reveals Competitive Races” (7/28/08) that Sen. Graham has about $3.6 million in his war chest. Conley has only $1,000. OpenSecrets.org reports that Conley has not received any money from political action committees, while Graham has received $1.7 million. This is a political battle between David and Goliath, but there is hope, for David triumphed in the biblical story.

If you do not live in South Carolina and are therefore ineligible to vote for Conley, you can still donate to his campaign by visiting his website. Left-wing Senator Tom Daschle (D-ND) was ousted from Congress in 2004 when his opponent, John Thune, was able to raise money through out-of-state donations. God-willing, Graham will meet a similar political fate.

On Conley’s campaign website, www.BobConleyforSenate.com, there is written a statement that resembles something Pat Buchanan or Ron Paul would say: “Help me fight the neo-conservatives and advance the cause of liberty!”

Conley's website doesn't work for me right now.

[hypnagogue]

He's site has apparently moved to http://aimhighwithbob.com/

He totally needs to win btw.

[scandinaviany3]

although our pres candidate dreams shifted gears there is no reason not to fight out every single position we can to take out the neo cons with ron paul people..even thoughs that are ron paul/reagan democrats..

Bryan can we put something special up between now and election to support all these guys and push there names up all across the country on services:D

[Jeremy]

although our pres candidate dreams shifted gears there is no reason not to fight out every single position we can to take out the neo cons with ron paul people..even thoughs that are reagan democrats..

Bryan can we put something special up between now and election to support all these guys and push there names up all across the country on services:D

He's a Ron Paul dem, not a Reagan dem. Anyway, this is the only dem worth supporting as far as I can see. I will personally be helping BJ Lawson.

[PerfesserCoffee]

^^

[Truth Warrior]

What the Right-Wing of the broad SOCIALIST range and spectrum? :rolleyes: :p

[Grimnir Wotansvolk]

What the Right-Wing of the broad SOCIALIST range and spectrum? :rolleyes: :pno, you jackass

both the democrats and republicans represented small government at different eras, and now that's effectively come to an end for both of them

Bob seems to be one of very few men who understands what must be done if the Paul campaign is to have any sort of lasting value. He plays the "blue-dog democrat" persona well, but I'm sure he's read his Orwell. He knows that he can win purely by gathering the votes of ignorant liberals who will vote democrat no matter what. Add to that the number of disenfranchised republicans, constitutionalists, and right-wing libertarians who will eat up his platform.

A large part of the reason Paul's campaigned failed is simply that he was too honest, straightforward, and virtuous. Even if he'd somehow been a media darling like Obama, most voters still would not be able to stomach his message. If we're to have any success, we'll need to use the destruction of language to our benefit. We'll also need to intercept agrarian populism.

And if the Revolution does turn out to be successful, the next few election cycles are probably going to feature yet another shift in the definitions behind labels such as liberal, conservative, republican, democrat, etc. Those of you who've formed prejudices towards one or more of these words will need to brace yourselves for that.

Time to raise those pitchforks.

[Truth Warrior]

no, you jackass

both the democrats and republicans represented small government at different eras, and now that's effectively come to an end for both of them

Bob seems to be one of very few men who understands what must be done if the Paul campaign is to have any sort of lasting value. He plays the "blue-dog democrat" persona well, but I'm sure he's read his Orwell. He knows that he can win purely by gathering the votes of ignorant liberals who will vote democrat no matter what. Add to that the number of disenfranchised republicans, constitutionalists, and right-wing libertarians who will eat up his platform.

A large part of the reason Paul's campaigned failed is simply that he was too honest, straightforward, and virtuous. Even if he'd somehow been a media darling like Obama, most voters still would not be able to stomach his message. If we're to have any success, we'll need to use the destruction of language to our benefit. We'll also need to intercept agrarian populism.

And if the Revolution does turn out to be successful, the next few election cycles are probably going to feature yet another shift in the definitions behind labels such as liberal, conservative, republican, democrat, etc. Those of you who've formed prejudices towards one or more of these words will need to brace yourselves for that.

Time to raise those pitchforks. But then he wouldn't be Ron Paul.

Shit for brains.

[Kotin]

Bob Conley is a great guy, Ive met him personally..


if you live in SC then work your ass off for him if you can.. because Lindsey Graham needs to go!


a democrat who voted Ron Paul in the Senate!

[PerfesserCoffee]

^^

[Truth Warrior]

We've seen quite a few folks in the South get elected against neo-con Republicans. These candidates were populist Democrats of the old school. They appealed to a segment of the Democratic party that, believe it or not, still exists: morally and socially conservative but against the abusive multi-national tactics of the neo-cons that leave citizens behind in their quest for power and money.

Bob has been approached by some vocal proponents of "choice" but he does not waver.

(Some of these folks in the Dem party who think they can elect a pro-abortion liberal in this very conservative state are smoking something that some people think should be legalized. Bob would be pro-life no matter what anyways, but he is the right man at the right time for this election.)

BTW, what are Bob's current and historical ADA score, ranking and rating?

And just look at who THEIR party has now nominated for POTUS. :p :rolleyes:

The only one worse was the very close #2 choice. :eek:

Number 3? :p

What more needs to be said or needs to be known?

BTW, this applies to the GOP also.<IMHO>

"By their fruits ye shall know them."

[slacker921]

another Democrat: Larry Kissell (http://www.larrykissell.com/) is running against the incumbent Republican Robin Hayes .. and Kissell looks more conservative...

imho Hayes doesn't stand a chance. Not because of his stand on the positions or anything (even though he's totally wrong on so many points), but because the Democrats are picking up huge numbers of new voters while the Republicans are losing voters. The polls (paid for by the Republicans and the media) can show whatever they want, but the voter registrations clearly show the shift in the voter base.

[acptulsa]

Infiltrate the Democratic Party like we tried to do the Republican Party, get some people in office and some neocons out, and ask the G.O.P. rank and file, "Would you rather have us in the tent pissing out, or shall we remain outside the tent pissing in?"

[Truth Warrior]

Infiltrate the Democratic Party like we tried to do the Republican Party, get some people in office and some neocons out, and ask the G.O.P. rank and file, "Would you rather have us in the tent pissing out, or shall we remain outside the tent pissing in?"

They'd merely eat you for lunch.<IMHO> ;)

[acptulsa]

They'd merely eat you for lunch.<IMHO>

They can have my lunch if it means getting a host of Lindsey Grahams out of D.C.

[Truth Warrior]

They can have my lunch if it means getting a host of Lindsey Grahams out of D.C.

They'd merely eat YOU for lunch.<IMHO> ;)

[acptulsa]

They'd merely eat YOU for lunch.<IMHO> ;)

I regret that I have only one lunch to give for my country.

[Truth Warrior]

I regret that I have only one lunch to give for my country. I regret that you ARE only one MORE lunch to waste ON politics. :p :rolleyes:

[PerfesserCoffee]

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[Sematary]

Just the fact that he "opposes" same sex marriage, tells me that there may be other things of a personal nature that he "opposes" as well. Better than Graham? Who isn't? Worthy of money from a Ron Paul Republican? Hmmmmm - I don't think so. I "oppose" fascism in any form and if were to vote in a manner which would hinder the progress of gay rights in this nation, then what else would he vote that is against the very beliefs of the constitution?

[PerfesserCoffee]

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[Sematary]

Did I miss something in Ron Paul's A Manifesto? Is there a "pervert platform" in there?

Homosexual marriage is against the core beliefs of about 90% or more of the folks in S.C. from what I can tell. If another state wants it, whatever, but they can't be allowed to force our state to recognize it--THAT would be fascist and violating the concept of "consent of the governed."

Do you even understand the message that Ron Paul has been attempting to get through to people? It's not a question of whether or not people "agree" with something. It's a question of what is constitutional and preventing people from exercising their RIGHT to choose the partner they want to live and share their lives with is UN-constitutional. If you disagree with that then perhaps you've chosen the wrong message.

[The_Orlonater]

no, you jackass

both the democrats and republicans represented small government at different eras, and now that's effectively come to an end for both of them

Bob seems to be one of very few men who understands what must be done if the Paul campaign is to have any sort of lasting value. He plays the "blue-dog democrat" persona well, but I'm sure he's read his Orwell. He knows that he can win purely by gathering the votes of ignorant liberals who will vote democrat no matter what. Add to that the number of disenfranchised republicans, constitutionalists, and right-wing libertarians who will eat up his platform.

A large part of the reason Paul's campaigned failed is simply that he was too honest, straightforward, and virtuous. Even if he'd somehow been a media darling like Obama, most voters still would not be able to stomach his message. If we're to have any success, we'll need to use the destruction of language to our benefit. We'll also need to intercept agrarian populism.

And if the Revolution does turn out to be successful, the next few election cycles are probably going to feature yet another shift in the definitions behind labels such as liberal, conservative, republican, democrat, etc. Those of you who've formed prejudices towards one or more of these words will need to brace yourselves for that.

Time to raise those pitchforks.

+1 Nicely said.

[Kludge]

Conley's website doesn't work for me right now.


He's site has apparently moved to http://aimhighwithbob.com/

He totally needs to win btw.

In case it hasn't yet been said, www.BobConleyForSenate.com now properly redirects to http://aimhighwithbob.com/ :)

[MRoCkEd]

Attention Ron Paul Activists

"Ron Paul activists are welcome to be part of my U.S. Senate campaign.
Your extraordinary efforts on behalf of Ron Paul can now best be applied
to helping me defeat neoconservative incumbent Lindsey Graham (R).
Do not pass up this opportunity to help bring our nation back to constitutional government.
I need your help right now." -- Bob

[PerfesserCoffee]

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[MRoCkEd]

Are you telling me that if California wants to allow homosexual marriage and South Carolina does not, you would have the Federal government legislate that South Carolina must recognize homosexual marriages from California?:confused:
How about the government doesn't recognize marriage AT ALL.

[JosephTheLibertarian]

But then he wouldn't be Ron Paul.

Shit for brains.

ouch. TW is snappy.

[Truth Warrior]

ouch. TW is snappy.
I give as good as I get. ;)

[JosephTheLibertarian]

I give as good as I get. ;)

You're a snake in the grass. ;)

[Truth Warrior]

You're a snake in the grass. ;) And you're a toad in the hole. :p

[acroso]

any polls of this race?

[Don]

Yea, Conley's getting smoked. He is good on many issues, but he is a big union guy. He refused to sign Right to Work's pledge not to support forced unionism. He's also run a terrible campaign so far.

[acroso]

Let's see the polls

[Don]

A July 15 poll by Public Policy Polling put the Graham-Conley race at 54 percent to 32 percent.

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/local/story/513841.html

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Bob Conley has $983 for his race against U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to federal election reports compiled by The Associated Press.

(...and $50 of that came from me, just so you don't think I have any thing against him.)

http://thestatecom.typepad.com/ygatoday/2008/08/graham-opponent.html

[Knightskye]

I think he needs less-humongous glasses.

[PerfesserCoffee]

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[Peace&Freedom]

Whatever, Conley is not going to beat Graham on $983 bucks. He needs hundreds of thousands at least, so donate today!

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