U.S. Senator's

Let's look at a debate that has broken out now in Congress since the death of Sen.Kennedy. That is how Massachusetts will select Sen. Kennedy's replacement. Under Massachusetts law the has to be a special election no sooner than 145 days and no later than 160 days. Which is uncommon since a big majority of states now would fill this seat with appointment i.e. Gov. Charlie Crist's appointment of George Limieux to replace retired Sen. Mel Martinez. This happens often for one reason or another. Some states have provisions that a governor must appoint a replacement from the same party as the previous office holder. Massachusetts does not have this provision setting up what could be a free-for-all senate race.
My opinion is that the Massachusetts law is the right way to do it. I do not like governor's having the ability to potentially change the dynamics of the U.S. Senate but just one appointment that seems very un-republican and not even close to being democratic.

Tort Reform

With the health care debate quickly swirling down the toilet bowl the republican party could save health care reform. By insisting on Tort reform health care costs will not go down dramatically without tort reform. The liberals need to recognize this and tell the trial lawyers that for the good of the country they will concede this point. But they won't liberals they want to eat their pie and divide up everyone the rest between them. Then they will tax you for not having any pie

The 2010 outlook

The Republican party here in Nebraska looks strong for the 2010 election cycle. yes, the democrats have more time to find candidates. so far the only have one official candidate but I am sure with the complaint filed against Tom White that will change. Other than the races for the 2nd and 3rd congressional districts it does not seem the Democrats have much of a field but they don't have much of a bench to pick from though either. Most recently the governor now gets to pick a replacement for Sen. Mike Friend of Omaha. I am sure the governor will do a great job in this appointment. The state Republican party is wanting to add at least two seats to it side of the isle which looking at the races for next year should not be difficult. The continued internal strife of the state Democrats continues to plague the state central committee. The Democrats have strong tradition of track record of fighting the same internal fights they always have.
Democrats from Omaha and some in Lincoln don't think that rural democrats are good democrats and that they should not participate or stay out of the Omaha democrats way. This is nothing new this is also why no Omaha democrat could be elected statewide they just don't get it. Omaha democrats noses are so far up in the air to the rest of the Democratic party that they can't see past the ends of their noses. What does this all mean quite simply a great 2010 election cycle for the State Republican party.

2009 is looking positive

With former Attorney General Bob McDonnell opening up a 15% lead in the latest polls and Chris Christie is extending his lead on Gov.Jon Corzine. 2009 is looking up for the republicans espically for the more fiscally conservative members of us. Both of these candidates are good government law and order candidates. its early still but we could gain two governorships this year that would be a great momentum swing if we do win thes state houses.