tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post3102578742585499568..comments2024-01-10T08:42:45.216-05:00Comments on Gort42: Malcolm Derk for CongressGorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18353409316468830796noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-3504625145544302522010-01-19T23:13:52.667-05:002010-01-19T23:13:52.667-05:00People had better wake up. Scott Brown just won i...People had better wake up. Scott Brown just won in MA and he won by getting out and meeting people on their level and actually LISTENING to the voters. I will be supporting Derk and some of you will count him out before the race even begins. I predict you will be surprised! This election is not about R or D. It is about electing someone who will listen to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-3031646212956629902009-12-22T10:48:17.216-05:002009-12-22T10:48:17.216-05:00"I think it would be hard to hang DeNaples ar..."I think it would be hard to hang DeNaples around his neck - share with us how you would see that ad without looking like what it was."<br /><br />It doesn't matter what it will "look" like. The message will be clear and he will be done. Remember everyone may claim to hate negative campaigns, but they work!!The Much Maligned Anonymous Posternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-58141514218383957922009-12-21T22:17:09.987-05:002009-12-21T22:17:09.987-05:00These intellectuals are absolutely correct. Let&#...These intellectuals are absolutely correct. Let's give up hope for a GOP and hunker down to get what we deserve with the reining despot democrats. All we need is a little more dumbing down on our behalf.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-47315134434118646002009-12-21T20:59:19.757-05:002009-12-21T20:59:19.757-05:00Hey now, let's not even start debating until H...Hey now, let's not even start debating until Hackett and Meuser enter the race......... :-) Oh, good times........good times.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-74481664272859588312009-12-21T14:10:51.223-05:002009-12-21T14:10:51.223-05:00Derk will get freaking clobbered. You all can say,...Derk will get freaking clobbered. You all can say, he has a chance or don't count him out...but I know the guy, and he's a lightweight-politically and intellectually. Carney may have a D next to his name, but people in the 10th LOVE him and with good reason. He's a solid guy who delivers. He will crush Derk. Marino would be tougher because he's a legitimate candidate who could raise more money...but he has many, many skeletons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-43451464996821002532009-12-21T12:47:07.429-05:002009-12-21T12:47:07.429-05:00Tom Marino is way too tainted to run for office.
...Tom Marino is way too tainted to run for office.<br /><br />First he resigned from his post as US Attorney around the time of the scandle involving Atty General Gonzalez. Before that he recused himself from the investigation of Louis DeNaples due to a conflict of interest. DeNaples used him as a referance for his gambling liscense application. DeNaples had to reach a plea agreement to avoid going to jail. Marino now works as Louis's personal Attorney. <br /><br />While Marino was trying to cover his ass, some of the most appaling acts of corruption involving children were taking place right under his nose. It wasn't until Marino left and Carlson was appointed as acting US attorney that the Luzerne County Corruption scandle was exposed. Where was Tom Marino when all this was going on?<br /><br />As for Derk, he may be a nice guy but he is in way over his head. Simply saying you don't think gov't is working is not enough against a popular incumbent. Carney fits the district prefectly with the exception that he is a Democrat and he proved that is not enough to vote against by crushing a well financed opponent last year. Don't forget that Carney beat both Obama, and McCain in the 10th by a large margin.<br /><br />Also Peifer is out. He made an announcement this morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-84120248675846425792009-12-21T12:15:31.762-05:002009-12-21T12:15:31.762-05:00Remembrances of Marc Holtzmann. . .Remembrances of Marc Holtzmann. . .Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-16048365611014715982009-12-20T20:05:51.741-05:002009-12-20T20:05:51.741-05:00From everyone I've talked to, Derk and his fel...From everyone I've talked to, Derk and his fellow Republican Commissioner have been doing a very good job in some pretty tough ecomomic times. Even people outside of Snyder County have been expressing these views. I think his "underdog" status may be a big advantage for him. One thing is for sure, we need a fiscal conservative to win back this seat!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-29200444642831110782009-12-20T17:54:06.263-05:002009-12-20T17:54:06.263-05:00I agree that Marino would be a good candidate. I j...I agree that Marino would be a good candidate. I just stated the fact that he works for DeNaples and Carlson blew the lid off of things. Maybe the investigation started when he was the US Attorney, who knows. Don't sell Dirk short, he just may be the candidate that comes out of right field.Gorthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353409316468830796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-2253340309810344042009-12-20T16:57:48.982-05:002009-12-20T16:57:48.982-05:00given your lightly vailed attack on Attorney Marin...given your lightly vailed attack on Attorney Marino (his successor uncovered...) you must recognize he'd be a good candidate - you don't seem to have the same concern about Derk (which I would agree; he'd be lunch meat, along with Meuser for the Carney campaign). <br /><br />I think it would be hard to hang DeNaples around his neck - share with us how you would see that ad without looking like what it was.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-5617218709918197472009-12-19T18:29:38.375-05:002009-12-19T18:29:38.375-05:00in the current environment the DeNaples connection...in the current environment the DeNaples connection will destroy Marino's chances. He is better to stay put.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com