en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/690095 Comments by rsklaroff http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57939683 Apparently, only ~2K/5K voted, mostly youth; and Politico noted that Romney--particularly because of his behind-the-scenes work for Scott Brown--loomed large @ the event. Sun, 21 Feb 2010 18:01:34 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57939683 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57855801 I was told otherwise, and advised to tread carefully. I'm having breakfast on Thursday with the ATRO-Chair, and I'll explore this issue with him.... TY Sun, 21 Feb 2010 05:33:54 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57855801 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57852681 Last night, I simply suggested to Sam that we return from the $28B operating budget that Rendell proposes BACK to the $20B level that existed 8 years ago...with minor adjustments for inflation, etc.; we have revenue of $24B, so it would yield a surplus.... Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:55:27 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57852681 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57846532 Perhaps, but we have drawn large crowds to the loco-regional Tea Parties, and people sense the environs. Thus, we must educate everyone that everyone would be adversely affected if Obamanomics can't be stopped. Even if many people rode through the recession, we're in a jobless recovery...and the Main Line families have unemployed offspring (or know of others who do). Thus, hope springs eternal! Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:23:42 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57846532 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57845619 Part V - Conclusions This is what we have in the collar-counties, and they presumably know the challenges (internal/external) they face. But Guzzardi should take heart that Toomey is doing so well [and would have the empowerment to "guide" the congressional delegation following election]. And the candidacy of Sam Rohrer is highly c/w his philosophy. So we should all revel in the Tea Party Movement and its ability to provide acute/chronic infusion of energy within the GOP; this is a Republican/Conservative year, but we must remain vigilant that ObamaCare will STILL be subject to a "reconciliation" vote in the Senate for another two months.... Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:12:54 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57845619 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57845566 PART IV - Independent Observations In the case of Steve Welch, he demonstrated as recently as Thursday-p.m. [when he endorsed Obama's "bipartisan" VAT-commission] that he cannot deny his D-roots, try as he may. His neophyte status was amply demonstrated during presentations that, per protocol, cannot be detailed publicly. In the case of Dee Adcock, it has been recognized on other blogs by his advocates [charitably phrased] that his c.v., web-site and overall candidacy "need work." In the case of the Bucks County competitors to Mike Fitzpatrick, each has definable flaws--which have been directly conveyed to them--that would render this crop of innocents HIGHLY-VULNERABLE in the Fall; they would do well to redirect their ambit to more entry-level positions. And in the case of Pat Meehan, private presentations have failed to convey sizzle [to say the least]. [--to be continued--] Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:12:08 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57845566 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57844668 PART III - Synthesis As a Committee-Person, constraints exist regarding my ability to support unendorsed candidates so, often, Guzzardi and I will dovetail. Although this association aggravates some people, most can recognize that he enters the scene without an axe to grind...but fearing that the Titanic is approaching the iceberg; Glenn Beck's CPAC Keynote Speech elucidates this angst. [Regular viewers @ 5 p.m. or 3 a.m. will recognize snippets from his exploration of Progressivism.] But I also function independently, after we have hashed-over a given situation, witness my fealty to Mike Fitzpatrick (which has roots during prior years, as mediated via Beth Hegedus...a wise observer). I try to be optimistic, while he laments. The ultimate point, however, is that the presumptive "Tea Party Movement" candidate must be high-quality. [--to be continued--] Sun, 21 Feb 2010 04:01:02 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57844668 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57843311 PART II - Discussion What animates Guzzardi is concern that this energy has noticably not been enveloped within SE-PA or, for that matter, statewide. For example, we have yet to discern why Welch complained that Gerlach had received the MontCo endorsement unfairly...an issue we will be clarifying with an insider Monday-a.m. over breakfast @ Starbucks. Overall, his recitation of presumptive candidates has been privately parsed, for there are definable degrees of adherence to the "party" that each has publicly conveyed. For example, we differ regarding Mike Fitzpatrick, who continues to impress me to a point whereby I am reduced to having the inability to proffer any suggestions. BTW - Mike was endorsed on Wednesday-p.m. by ATRO [The Abington Township Rockledge Borough Republican Organization], an unsolicited but justified event. Therefore, particularly after having been impressed with Sam Rohrer's presentation @ the home of Jonathan Jenkins, he acutely senses contrast between truth-tellers and those who would (in his mind) pander to the voter. [--to be continued--] Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:51:56 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57843311 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57843073 PART I - Analysis Guzzardi and I are generally of one mind, even if one-or-the-other-of-us arrives @ a given endpoint prior to the evolution of the other-of-us. In this case, we debated Gerlach v. Welch as recently as last night (for a half-hour), recognizing that we had both ultimately supported Curt Schroder (after Guzzardi had dabbled elsewhere, for awhile, for reasons that I later grew to recognize as highly justifiable). I relate this vignette to illustrate a concept that has broader implications than mere expression of anguish, and dismay. We just witnessed a great CPAC and a sense that the GOP can become energized by encompassing the non-fringe Tea Party Movement (which comprises 95% thereof, notwithstanding MSM accounts, such as that published on Thursday by the NYTimes). [-to be continued--] Sun, 21 Feb 2010 03:50:12 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/20/welch-withdraws-from-pa-6-backs-gerlach/#IDComment57843073 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57664670 That "Challenger" had to, as one might say, "dig deep" to provide specific replies to my rather rudimentary queries, this corroborates the perceptions of "WG Rhino" over those of "Elephant Man." The inclusion of the phrase "the most knowledge" within the latter comment impugns the credibility of other assertions therein, whereas the citation of the "98%" figure within the former comment enhances its credibility. One wonders why--after the endorsement process has transpired--such considerations as charitable contributions and a deficient web-site would even need to be confronted. Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:32:52 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57664670 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57531821 I would ask "Challenger" two specific questions: 1. What is the evidence--from his web-site--supportive of this statement? "He has been active in the community for years, both in Montgomery County and in Philadelphia. Most of that activity has been in working directly with those most affected by liberal democrat policy." 2. What is the evidence--from his speeches--supportive of this statement? "He has a good handle on the issues...." Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:50:30 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57531821 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/16/bob-guzzardi-running-for-lt-governor/#IDComment57180171 To the Rino-Dino, please note his principled opposition to Perzel was a driving force for his anti-corruption efforts over the years. To the others, I am thrilled that Guzzardi is being welcomed into the fray. As he wrote, this is a WYSIWYG-type guy, educated and ethical, consistent in his advocacy for The Forgotten Taxpayer. The other candidates would do well if they were so scrupulous in their personal writings - noting his blog - along with whatever they would convey publicly as their professional mien. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 04:28:37 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/16/bob-guzzardi-running-for-lt-governor/#IDComment57180171 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57171998 When it was taken, I asked Romney whether I was flanked by the 2012 National Ticket; his reflex-response was a query: "Oh, are you running?" Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:25:57 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57171998 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57169697 I am a committee-person and, thus, cannot work against the endorsed candidate...although I can convey my observation by noting I have contributed to-the-max to Josh...who is absolutely superb. Guzzardi's characterization [supra] is apt, and the other candidates would do well to attempt to emulate his mien. Brian's Bar is on Frankford Ave., just north of the Mayfair Diner...and he invites everyone to visit/discuss. I advised Rob Gleason [@ last Tuesday's mega-"Tea Party" @ Wanamaker's Crystal Tea Room] that the endorsement process should be transformed throughout the Commonwealth; all of the committee-people in the precincts encompassed by each congressional district should meet @ one time...one person, one vote. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:11:22 +0000 http://grassrootspa.com/2010/02/15/in-pa-13-dachowski-mcintyre-falgoust-withdraw-adcockquinter-gop-primary-remains/#IDComment57169697 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51980964 was limited by computer program Thu, 14 Jan 2010 04:43:53 +0000 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51980964 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888822 This is directed towards MikeS [part 4, conclusion]: If you cannot comprehend the "distinction with a difference" between Gerlach [who had stated he planned not to run for re-election, on multiple occasions, publicly and probably-privately] and everyone else [political neophytes, all], you are doomed never to "get it." Get it? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:02:42 +0000 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888822 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888564 This is directed towards MikeS [part 4, conclusion]: If you cannot comprehend the "distinction with a difference" between Gerlach [who had stated he planned not to run for re-election, on multiple occasions, publicly and probably-privately] and everyone else [political neophytes, all], you are doomed never to "get it." Get it? Wed, 13 Jan 2010 18:00:25 +0000 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888564 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888445 This is directed towards MikeS [part 3]: Curt ran a sufficiently "real" campaign to have garnered endorsements (publicly) from 3/3 state senators and 9/11 house-reps within the 6th...and a parallel set of committee-person endorsements (privately)...along with the accolades of the "mainstream" of the “Tea-Partyers” (distinguished from self-anointed "leaders"). [to be continued] Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:59:13 +0000 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888445 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888246 This is directed towards MikeS [part 2]: Curt freely discusses his evolution as a state-rep, and this Congressional-level experience will inform his future conduct both productively (in terms of intellect, a process that already started) and politically (assuming others note that he would be a wise, ethical, and trusted party-leader. [to be continued] Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:57:20 +0000 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888246 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888038 This is directed towards MikeS [part 1]: You know not of what you write. First, Curt did not focus on the carpetbagger issue. Second, if you had attended any of his speeches, you would have heard a 100% issues-oriented set of bullet-points...including a version of the "mea culpa" regarding Harrisburg-corruption that had been provoked by Guzzardi (which contributed to the Standing Ovation he received in West Chester Saturday-a-week-ago @ the Pennsylvania Conservative Coalition event (SRO in Municipal Hall). [to be continued] Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:55:19 +0000 http://GrassrootsPA.com/2010/01/12/schroder-quits-race-in-6th/#IDComment51888038