Democrats..........what are you thinking?? (vote, 2014, Washington, representation)

[citizenkane2]

Clay Aiken leads, but N.C. primary too close to call, AP says

I have no words for this............

Clay Aiken??????????

He has a lead????

[Dockside]

They're probably thinking the Democrat is going to lose anyway, so let's have some fun.

[Dale Cooper]

If true, it proves the point that I keep hammering: People vote for names they recognize. No more, no less.

[legalsea]

I know nothing of the opponent, Mr. Crisco. However, the other night I tuned in to some show (Jon Stewart? or that guy that comes after him, the next David Letterman?) and saw that Clay was on. Perhaps that provided the 'bounce' he needed to make it such a close race.

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[Spaten_Drinker]

Originally Posted by Dockside

They're probably thinking the Democrat is going to lose anyway, so let's have some fun.

That's a lot of "Claymates".

[pknopp]

It is sort of a sad commentary. I certainly think that the process should be open to all but..........Clay Aiken?

[Smash255]

He has been politically active since leaving American Idol, so it isn't that much of a surprise. I don't know much about his Primary opponent.

With that being said, he has little chance in a General This was a former competitive district, that was gerrymandered during redistricting to protect then Freshmen Republican (who is now running for her third term) Renee Elmers who won by less than 1 point in 2010.

[Oldhag1]

Really this is no worse than all the folks that were calling for Ashleigh Judd to run so she could take on Mitch McConnell. All can take comfort in the fact that it is a Republican stronghold so it is unlikely he can win the whole thing. Although, stranger things have happened

[dsjj251]

Originally Posted by Dale Cooper

If true, it proves the point that I keep hammering: People vote for names they recognize. No more, no less.

How exactly does it prove your point ?

You have no idea whether he has been campaigning or not (he has just so you know), whether or not the people agree or disagree with his views.

[desertdetroiter]

I don't live in North Carolina so I don't care. Not my business whom they choose for representation.