Comments on: Ludcaris vs. Palin In Georgia Senate Race?

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 03:36:33 +0000

Very interesting read. Keep up the good work!

By: Miranda

Miranda — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:17:00 +0000

Jim Martin ran the weakest campaign I have ever seen. I mean, for the love of Moses, MAN UP…damn!

By: sandalstraps

sandalstraps — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 12:49:42 +0000

Here's Mark Nicholas' take on what Ludacris' appearance on behalf of Jim Martin means for Martin's prospects. It doesn't look good for the Democrats.

By: Webb

Webb — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:58:30 +0000

You got it! Just wanted to share the perspective of an informed GA voter…I can not fight for a politician who is clearly unwilling to fight for himself…we elect folks to defend our interests. There's no room for weakness in these times.

I love my peeps in Atlanta and some ass was surely shaken on Nov4th, but deep down in my heart, I wish the rural, racist rednecks could get what they want too.

If they really wanted McCain/Palin to be their leaders, I wish they would breakaway/secede, but that's not gonna happen. So for now, all that I can tell them is…It's about Barack Obama; It's about America: Love it or Leave it.

By: GreenLadyHere

GreenLadyHere — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 03:42:15 +0000

baratunde: No disrespect, BUT I couldn't leave this article alone:

Sarah Palin STILL Wearing Campaign Clothes!

After a 12-day hiatus, Sarah Palin stepped back into the spotlight on Monday to campaign for Georgia Senator Saxby Chambliss. Spectators experienced déjà vu as the Alaska governor sported the same jacket she had worn on the campaign trail this fall. Was Palin valiantly recycling old clothes or defiantly wearing items from her $150,000 wardrobe? You be the judge.

**Read more about Sarah Palin's style.**

Sarah Palin on October 18th at a campaign rally in Lancaster, Pennsylvania:

NEXT PIC-

Sarah Palin on December 1st at a Chambliss rally in Savannah, Georgia:

SAME OL' - SAME OL' The "SNO HO" LIETH!! :>)

By: baratunde aka jack turner

baratunde aka jack turner — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:57:50 +0000

dang Webb. next time don't hold back! :)

By: freespiritbty

freespiritbty — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:47:43 +0000

CTHU!! OK?!!! I remember when Kwame was in heavy rotation on BET. When BET was relevant

By: heartsandflowers

heartsandflowers — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:07:17 +0000

You can bless him. I want to slap him! And a few others as well!

By: rikyrah

rikyrah — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:00:08 +0000

EVENING THREAD IS UP

By: freespiritbty

freespiritbty — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:58:59 +0000

didn't Luda have a song called “P-Popppin' complete with skrippas and ballers making it rain? Bless his heart.

By: Webb

Webb — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 20:25:23 +0000

Why Webb does not intend to vote for Jim Martin on tomorrow...

Jim Martin has been a FLAKY candidate: Jim Martin has been flaky with respect to MY President-Elect Barack Obama. During the primaries, he said that he voted for that whore John Edwards, even when Edwards had already EXITED the race. He wasted a vote...or tried to play it safe, thus not offending either Hillary or Barack. That's FLAKY to me.

Minnesota Recount & a Filibuster-Proof Senate: The recount is not going well for Franken (as of 6PM Est). He's down by 270 votes. The filibuster-proof senate is getting further out-of-reach.

Max Cleland: How is every dayum media outlet on the face of the earth ready to chop-up Saxby Chambliss about his tactics against Max Cleland...That's everybody EXCEPT Jim Martin. Not a single attack ad. If he was going to win in GA, he needed to be politically vicious. Instead, Jim Martin has been politically WEAK.

Lack of Response:I personally sent an email to Jim Martin's site inquiring, "Why are you all not using Max Cleland? Why are you all not being tougher against Saxby Chambliss?" I received NO response. If you can not respond to me (a voter) as a candidate, then why the hell should I expect you to respond to me (a constituent) as a US Senator. My vote is not that important to their campaign, therefore I will not be spending a single cent of my time (or gas money) on that weak mutha**^&^.

Barack's Avoiding GA:Like I already said, my time is too dayum valuable to be wasted on a flake. Barack isn't wasting his time coming down here and fooling with this dude either, why should I?

Georgia Deserves To Burn: I am ready to leave GA. Georgia voted for McCain/Palin. These crackas down here are crazy and I'm ready to go. I want to get out of GA like the man in the Bible fleeing Sodom & Gommorah. For all I care, the state can burn to the ground (again) and Barack can SLASH as many federal programs in GA as he likes. I'm asking all the JJP Saints to pray for me such that I will be able to find a livelihood on the West Coast (CA).

By: Against Race Politics

Against Race Politics — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:12:48 +0000

FUNNY!

By: heartsandflowers

heartsandflowers — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 19:01:00 +0000

Ludacris helping a politician is not a good look. Not until he acknowledges the damage he's caused to Black women for songs like Hoes in Different Area Codes. Sometimes people can be so 'conscious' in certain areas but miss the mark completely.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:49:03 +0000

Considering where she's traveled before, and the fact that she will probably see more black people (on the drive to her rally) than she's ever seen before…….oh let me stop…a Redd Foxx joke is itching to come outta me.

By: Ladyvenoms

Ladyvenoms — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:37:09 +0000

Since she's been to Georgia, what will she claim to be able to see from her hotel window?

The North Pole?
The Capitol Building?
Jeebus?

By: lamh31

lamh31 — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:26:59 +0000

I get the idea behind Ludicris out campaigning for Jim Martin, but I'm not sure it will make much difference. Regardless, I hope people go out and vote in ATL.

By: Miranda

Miranda — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:57:24 +0000

ROFLMAO!!! No you didn't take it back to 89! LOL – gumby haircut and ALL!

By: MsKitty

MsKitty — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:21:25 +0000

Wow, Fox News didn't show up to see their poster girl? How the mighty have fallen.

By: GreenLadyHere

GreenLadyHere — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:50:20 +0000

Baratunde: Good news - NOT MUCH NEWS COVERAGE:

Palin's Star DIMS in Georgia: Networks BARELY COVER SEECH

But Palin's role as campaign closer said as much about her political fortunes as it did the national party. Still a veritable star in the GOP ranks, her draw seemed somewhat limited on the stump. While MSNBC carried the roughly 15-minute speech in full, CNN cut out only a few minutes in and FOX News didn't even go to the affair.

Annnnnnnd,

The Alaskans Are Getting Restless. . .

Governor Palin Neglects Alaska Duties for Partisan Stumping on Campaign Trail in Georgia.

Alaska faces challenges that need attention now.

Anchorage - While Gov. Sarah Palin is out of state again, this time in Georgia campaigning for incumbent Republican U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss on the eve of the runoff election, Alaska faces challenges including a lack of leadership from the Governor.

Palin will stump for Chambliss, the draft-evading incumbent Republican who waged a notoriously misleading campaign against a decorated war hero, at rallies Monday in Atlanta, Augusta, Savannah and Perry, Georgia. Palin has been back in Alaska at work for only a few days since running for vice president.

"Alaskans need our Governor here earning her salary and working on key problems facing Alaska families," said Alaska Democratic Party Chair Patti Higgins.

Alaska is facing significant challenges, Higgins said, including:

* Oil prices have dropped dramatically to about $45/bbl from the peak of $144/bbl in July, which threatens the state budget.
* Alaskans are paying some of the highest prices for gas in the nation, averaging $2.87 per gallon, while the national average is $1.91.
* The state's oil production continues to decline, due to falling prices and mature fields.
* The global credit crunch and falling natural gas prices threaten the Alaska gas line.
* The State is failing to meet its constitutional obligation to take care of public education as shown by the high drop out rates and the low graduation rates.
* Many Medicare patients cannot find doctors.
* There is continued flight from rural villages.
* Alaska faces the prospect of reduced federal dollars from Washington, D.C.

"Alaska's challenges are significant, and there is much that needs to be done right now. Our Governor should remember that her primary job is to work on behalf of the citizens of Alaska, not engage in partisan politics in other states," Higgins said. "Governing is more than creating photo ops. We'd like a commitment that the Governor is working, not just scheduling media appearances."

Enough is Enough! Someone needs to tell Sarah that SHE DIDN'T WIN. She has been paid for her governor job for months during a campaign. Show up or shut up.

I'm WATCHIN' [and prayin'] :>)

By: Sepia

Sepia — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:40:20 +0000

She's played out like Kwame and those polka dots.