Comments on: This time, a Libertarian in the 2010 race for governor could rattle Democrats

By: PeacheyKeen

PeacheyKeen — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:22:04 +0000

Frankly, I am going to seriously consider supporting and voting for John Monds. I would have never thought I would even consider voting Liberatarian but he seems like by far the most sound candidate in the Governor’s race yet. The Democratic side is really pathetic with Thurbert Baker running. Blacks won’t vote for him because of his past foibles and rural Whites will never vote for him because they know he can’t be trusted. I’m going to look up John Monds website…hopefully he has one. GO MONDS!

By: PeacheyKeen

PeacheyKeen — Tue, 26 May 2009 23:05:45 +0000

Maxiegrrl,

You’re wrong. John Monds’ decision to enter the governor’s race changes the dynamics considerably. Monds has a strong chance of capturing the majority of the African-American vote. Georgia’s African-American voters are reluctant to support Thurbert Baker because of his “anti-black” stances on various issues, as well as his huge part in the Genarlow Wilson case and keeping the black teen in jail for having consensual sex. The Black Community will NOT forget what Thurbert baker did in that case. John Monds is a refreshing option and I hope Black Atlanta leaders will support him in his run for the Governor’s seat. NOTHING could make me vote for Thurbert Baker! Most African-Americans feel the same way.

By: BradFinATL

BradFinATL — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:29:49 +0000

RogerInWoodstock, Some people change minds and ideologies along the way. Some for principles, and some for political advancement. Remind me, wasn’t Perdue previously a democrat? Sure, Bob Barr wasn’t very libertarian in most of his career in congress, however, the party cannot grow if it only accepts those graced enough to be born libertarian. And while I’m not a paying member of the LP, votes matter more. The hurdle we are reaching for is 20%, to enable us to run in local elections, municipal, county, and congressional races.

By: Roger in Woodstock

Roger in Woodstock — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 22:10:21 +0000

The Libertarian Party has be relegated to a footnote in American electoral history. It’s a shame really. If the candidates were not so rigid in their anti-government ideology, the voting public might show an interest. BTW, what the heck was Bob Barr doing as their Presidential candidate in 2008? When he was in Congress, he was anything but libertarian.

By: LibertyBell

LibertyBell — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 20:30:34 +0000

If Bob Barr can be a supporter of ACLU and the Marijuana Policy Project… John Monds can certainly be a leader of NAACP. John leads with a libertarian perspective. Stop stereotyping black folk and libertarians. The Liberty tent is getting bigger. If John can get 20% of the votes in Georgia he will give the Libertarian Party full political party status. Meaning the LP will have access to the primary voting system and access to voters. Politics in Georgia will forever change. The GOP did not have a statewide victory until the 1990s. Perdue was the 1st GOP gov. since the 1880s. With a move toward socialism and the collapse of the GOP. Libertarian Party may be next next big thing!

By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:58:33 +0000

Kerry’s oponent wasn’t black. I wish it didn’t matter what a candidates race was, or anyone’s race was for that matter. We should be race blind. Vote based on someone’s merits, not the color of their skin.

By: Copyleft

Copyleft — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 23:51:41 +0000

Jeff: In the 2004 race, Kerry got over 90% of the black vote too. Blacks don’t vote for the black candidate; but they DO tend to vote for the more liberal candidate. (Not being millionaires or idiots, that’s just common sense.)

So, no–a black candidate doesn’t automatically translate into black voters supporting him. Especially if he’s a right-wing loon.

Want to try again, Jeff?

By: Week in Review March 26, 2009 : KSU Owl Radio

Week in Review March 26, 2009 : KSU Owl Radio — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:48:57 +0000

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By: Jeff

Jeff — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 20:07:54 +0000

Copyleft:

Obama got somewhere between 75-95% of the black vote. In a two-way (three-way) race, math dictates that the vote should be roughly 50-50 (33-33-33), even accounting for all other factors.

Want to try again?

By: Copyleft

Copyleft — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 19:59:24 +0000

Why does the column assume that just because a candidate is black, he will somehow attract liberal voters?

I wasn’t aware that blacks all voted in lockstep on the basis of race… or any other basis, for that matter. Nor have I heard that liberals in general prefer black candidates–there certainly wasn’t a lot of love among the liberal base for Clarence Thomas, Condi Rice, etc. etc.

If Obama’s election indicates the progress we’ve made in overcoming race-consciousness, why does the media keep bringing it back up as if race = destiny?