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Hillary scores in Bako!
Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign coffers shot from near-zero to overflowing — we're talking Kern County donations — near the end of the mid-year reporting period.
The surge came mid-to-late June, mostly from Sikh donors, records show. One contributor told us Clinton has the community's interests at heart. Here's a link to our list of contributions for the first half of the year: www.bakersfield.com/hourly_news/story/209179.html Now, a question for y'all: Kern Dems seem to give more to presidential candidates, while Kern Reps to party committees. Why is that? -- Gretchen 11 comments from 9 users
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posted by
randomfactor
on Aug 9, 2007 at 02:18 PM
Because the Republicans actually *HAVE* local organization?
posted by
Hardliner4freedom
on Aug 9, 2007 at 02:29 PM
What Random said. posted by
mattloch
on Aug 9, 2007 at 02:44 PM
Or perhaps Democratic supporters care to support the candidate, while Republican supporters care to support the party?Who is it that is guilty of groupthink again? I keep forgetting....... posted by
antiextremism
on Aug 9, 2007 at 02:50 PM
Don't show 'em a picture of a Sikh or they'll say Hillary is complicit with the enemy. Of course Sikh's are about as Muslim as Buddha, but hey.....it's that whole headgear thang that'll get the rednecks juices flowin'.
posted by
TSM
on Aug 9, 2007 at 03:25 PM
Of course Sikh's are about as Muslim as Buddha... it's that whole headgear thang that'll get the rednecks juices flowin' Even here in Bakersfield: Sikh Woman Pelted with Duct Tape in Bakersfield Park http://redesign.pluralism.o...
posted by
antiextremism
on Aug 9, 2007 at 03:49 PM
Geeeeez. Hadn't heard that one TSM. But it doesn't surprise me. Next thing you know ,chemo patients will get pelted for wrapping their heads. posted by
steveeswenson
on Aug 9, 2007 at 06:16 PM
In case I have predicted this already, Hilary Clinton will not be the Democratic nominee for president. She will not win popular elections outside a few eastern liberal states. And I wouldn't bet much she will win any of those.This country may elect a woman president, but it won't be her. And I think her husband was one of the best presidents we ever had, nothwithstanding his choice in women. SPAM CODE: You can't make this up. On this post it's TRYIR (I will not try her) posted by
roxi618
on Aug 9, 2007 at 06:19 PM
Hillary who?
posted by
robbwillis
on Aug 9, 2007 at 06:24 PM
I dunno Steve. Did you see those Vegas odds Random linked to the other day where Hillary is down to a 2:1 favorite?
posted by
antiextremism
on Aug 9, 2007 at 06:44 PM
I thought she was unelectable too Steve, but the political world turns on a dime.
posted by
tersus
on Nov 1, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Gretchen: It's because Republicans know that effective political strategy is like a chess game. Party committees can spend the money where it is necessary as the election unfolds. Donating to one political candidate is a crap shoot, unless they're an entrenched incumbent, in which case they do the same thing the party committees do -- selectively contribute the money to other candidates/legislators who have a shot of winning. Adam
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