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By Arual

July 18, 2006 5:04 PM | Link to this

I’m a Democrat but I almost always take a Republican ballot in the primary. Where I live, the Republicans mostly run unopposed in the general election, so the primary is my only chance to make a choice among the candidates. Also, this time it’s very important to make sure Ralph Reed doesn’t get elected.

By Linda.Irwin-Devitis

July 18, 2006 5:25 PM | Link to this

My husband and I and some of our friends also voted Republican for two reasons…one, a real disillusionment with Kathy Cox’s stances on a number of issues which require someone with more courage and leadership to earn an enthusiastic Democratic vote…and second, the strong desire to make sure Ralph Reed never represents Georgia.

By Nick

July 18, 2006 5:25 PM | Link to this

I am a Democrat that voted Republican today in order to vote against Ralph Reid.

By NoAmericanTaliban

July 18, 2006 5:33 PM | Link to this

The Christian Right is neither. That is why I voted against Ralph Reed. If Jesus came back today he would slap Reed for his lying & cheating hypocritical ways. If I wanted to live in a religous fascist state I would move to Saudi Arabia.

By Donkey Kong

July 18, 2006 5:56 PM | Link to this

All these Democrats hating on Ralph Reed makes me hope he gets elected. If they hate him he must be doing something right. They hated Reagan, after all.

By Lynn McIntyre

July 18, 2006 5:56 PM | Link to this

What about Republicans who voted Democratic today? We may want to have a voice in races that we wouldn’t have otherwise. I voted for Cathy Cox (WITH A CAPITAL C). Funny how that name seems to be confused by voters. We need a change in high places- we can’t keep cutting the education budget!

By Republican Teacher

July 18, 2006 6:14 PM | Link to this

I am a Republican who pulled a Democratic ticket today to vote AGAINST Sonny Perdue. Many Southwest Georgia Republican teachers and state employees are still furious about what Sonny did to our state health care insurance. We barely have a network here!!!!

By RL

July 18, 2006 6:15 PM | Link to this

Another Democrat here who voted against Reed

By Republican Teacher

July 18, 2006 6:15 PM | Link to this

I also had to vote against Ralph Reed.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 6:15 PM | Link to this

It is a sin that all these Democrats voted in the Republican Party primary today. They will burn in hell—these “godless” people called Democrats.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 6:19 PM | Link to this

Republican Teacher are you confused—how could you vote against Reed in the Democratic Primary? Are you really a “godless” Democrat?

By BahamaBoy

July 18, 2006 6:24 PM | Link to this

Great point Anne, about “Republican Teacher are you confused—how could you vote against Reed in the Democratic Primary? Are you really a “godlessâ€? Democrat?”

No wonder our kids are having trouble getting a quality education in Georgia when teachers can’t even remember which primary they are voting in and for what reason!!!

By RL

July 18, 2006 6:27 PM | Link to this

Anne, who made you the judge… I think you need to go back and study your bible a little. I AM A CHRISTIAN… you need some remedial help.

By MB

July 18, 2006 6:29 PM | Link to this

Libetarian who voted Republican in order to vote against Reed (and Sonny).

By fred

July 18, 2006 6:35 PM | Link to this

My girlfriend has never pulled a Republican ballot (one of the few remaining conservative dems), but she was thrilled to vote today in support of Casey Cagle. I am a Christian conservative of long standing and I was equally thrilled to do the same.

By fred

July 18, 2006 6:45 PM | Link to this

Donkey Kong must be pretty young - I was around when Reagan was elected and he would not have been if it had not been for “Reagan Democrats” crossing over to support him. Same thing going on here with Cagle. People of good sense know that he is the better man for the job and that Ralph Reed is a fundamentally flawed candidate.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 6:58 PM | Link to this

Yes Donkey Kong ALL Democrats —ie the “godless everyone of them” and they are still “godless” today if you read the Bible and see what they stand for—voted against Reagan. I ignore Jesus’ teaching on “divorce” as Ronald Reagan had two living wives and was the only President to be divorced. Reagan and Reed—the real Christians!

By JP

July 18, 2006 7:00 PM | Link to this

Moderate Dem here, voted for Cagle..bye Ralph!

By MGM

July 18, 2006 7:02 PM | Link to this

I’m also a libertarian who voted against Ralph Reed. It honestly scares me to think that he might actually be able to get people to vote for him, don’t they watch the news? Is it enough to just call yourself a good christian,while actually doing everything the opposite of it’s beliefs, to get votes in Ga? I didn’t think I might have to worry about that, but then I started to see a ton of Reed signs in peoples yards and realized I had to vote against him before he somehow ended up representing this state. We’ve got enough image troubles nationally without him adding to them.

By Had To

July 18, 2006 7:13 PM | Link to this

Casey Cagle to block, Alex! People who accuse all Dems of being godless need to go out and get some fresh air once in a while… I wanted to ask Ralph what he shot at St. Andrews with Abramoff and Safavian.

By NoAmericanTaliban

July 18, 2006 7:16 PM | Link to this

Those who think democrates are godless need to stop drinking so much cool-aid. Sounds like they would be right at home at Jonestown. Last thing we need is another cult.

By DFranklin

July 18, 2006 7:25 PM | Link to this

I just found out where my sleezeball candidate—Ralph Reed—is going to have his victory celebration—The Hotel Inter-Continental in Buckhead. He maybe there happy tonight as I voted for him because come November he is by far the easier Republican for Martin to defeat!

A real candidate of the people would more likly congregate in a Motel 6 parking lot to celebrate victory!

By Will

July 18, 2006 7:45 PM | Link to this

I voted for Ralph Reed. He’s a good christian with jesus in his heart. I love him. I hope he wins. I love him. He’s good. I wish Ralph Reed wins. He’s a good man, really christian faith man. He will help us go to heaven I believe.

By stephen gantz

July 18, 2006 8:10 PM | Link to this

I am a Democrat that grabbed a Republican ballot today because while I don’t find too much ideological difference between Reed and Cagle, I can’t stand the idea of Reed representing this state.

By Susan

July 18, 2006 8:12 PM | Link to this

“He will help us go to heaven I believe.”

If Reed can deliver on this guy’s belief, please put me on the list of folks who’d like to go elsewhere.

After having instructed home-schooled kids to have them remove Cagle signs as campaign work, I realize you can go to lower level of pond scum and still pull the Jesus card.

In the mean time, last I checked, Cagle’s ahead. Anything could change but I sincerely hope he beats the pants off Ralph “Abramoff’s Best Bud” Reed.

By K

July 18, 2006 8:16 PM | Link to this

Yes - I and about a dozen co-workers that I know of (all of whom are Dems) all crossed over and requested Dem ballots purely to vote against Reed.

By Corey

July 18, 2006 8:18 PM | Link to this

I voted in the Republican primary even though I typically vote Democrat in order to vote for Casey Cagle. Ralph Reed scares the daylight out of me since his beliefs are 180 degress opposite of everything for which I believe this country stands. Keeping him off the ballot in November will improve the Democrats chances by keeping people who vote party line Republican away from the ballot box.

By Rick

July 18, 2006 8:20 PM | Link to this

I’m a Democrat, and I’m proud to say I voted against Ralph Reed today. I also encouraged all of my friends, both Democrat and Republican, to do the same. We need to send a message that, red state or blue, Ralph Reed is not the kind of man we need representing the people of Georgia.

By paulfromatlanta

July 18, 2006 8:26 PM | Link to this

Democrats cross voting for Cagle is really foolish (for them, good for Republicans). Reed is too damaged to win a general election but Cagle can win.

By Meltdown

July 18, 2006 8:30 PM | Link to this

Reed supporters in Heaven? There goes the neighborhood. My working definition of Hell is anywhere fundamentalists form a voting majority. Already been there.

By craig

July 18, 2006 8:51 PM | Link to this

paulfromatlanta, you might be right, but the hypocritical self righteous Reed has to be stopped.

moderate Dem here who voted for Cagle.

By NS

July 18, 2006 8:51 PM | Link to this

The problem with crossing over is that those who did will not be eligible to vote in the runoffs. There will surely be runoffs in the Lt. Governor and SOS races and possibly even the race between Cox and Taylor.

I hate Ralph Reed as much as the next Democrat, but voting in the runoffs is more important to me.

By Dave

July 18, 2006 8:51 PM | Link to this

I have to agree with “Donkey Kong.” If Reed is hated so much by the secular Democrats he must not be all bad. I would have rather had a Repubilican running for Lt. Gov that did not have Reed’s religious/casino baggage, but it seems that the people we need in our Party will not step up to the plate. Of course this is also true in the Democrat and the Libertarian party. I think most will agree that it’s hard to vote when you do not like anyone on the ticket, and this is the problem I had at the voting poll today. Good luck to the winner whoever that may turn out to be. I can’t see a dimes worth of difference between any of them.

By Danny Stoll

July 18, 2006 8:53 PM | Link to this

This is the first time that I have intentionally voted “against” anyone in a primary. In the past, I have always gone to the polls to vote “for” someone. However, I feel so strongly that Ralph Reed should NEVER (and I do mean NEVER) hold any public office that I believe today’s vote for Cagle was an absolute civic duty.

By TONTO

July 18, 2006 9:00 PM | Link to this

Ralph Reed is the high priest of the American Taliban. He is a very dangerous man. His Christian Coalition will believe everything he says and will do anything he tells them to. They are sheep, and he is their shepherd. He has mixed politics with religion more than any other man in our history, and this is how Bush got elected. It’s wrong. It’s half the country and it’s wrong. The sell the name of our saviour the Lord Jesus Christ for political gain, and wouldn’t wanna be them on judgement day, with all that gnashing of teeth. Ralph Reed looks like Beetlejuice to me. (and he smells like him too)

Vote for Ralph Reed. He had me at ‘Keno’.

BTW: My wife crossed over from the Democrats to vote for Cagle. She sacrificed Cox for Cagle. She vehemently and viscerally detests Ralph Reed. Yes, she foams at the mouth when his visage appears in those damnable ads.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 9:15 PM | Link to this

At 9:10 PM EST it appears that Georgia and its Godless Democrats is leading The United States of America to hell in a handbasket by denying Ralph Reed the nomination. Oh, what have we done, to be so punished America? Pray that I don’t turn back to drink—I’ve just had my fourth cigarette tonight and I quit 8 years ago!

By midtown

July 18, 2006 9:18 PM | Link to this

Yes I voted Republican just to vote against Ralph Reed. I am more amused than alarmed that there are peopplle such as Anne who believe that I will burn in hell. She obviously has read small parts of scripture without any understanding of its overall message. Ralph Reed is a dangerous man who must never be elected to public offie. Judging from early results, most of the people who voted today realize this and we are being saved from the hell that might have resulted.

By midtown

July 18, 2006 9:19 PM | Link to this

Yes I voted Republican just to vote against Ralph Reed. I am more amused than alarmed that there are people such as Anne who believe that I might burn in hell. She obviously has read small parts of scripture without any understanding of its overall message. Ralph Reed is a dangerous man who must never be elected to public offie. Judging from early results, most of the people who voted today realize this and we are being saved from the hell that might have resulted.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 9:22 PM | Link to this

I am weak—so weak—i just had my ole vodka stinger—oh so good. I just won’t get drunk and go to hell with the rest of the State. Oh Ralph I do love you so!

By Bob

July 18, 2006 9:24 PM | Link to this

I broke 30 years of Democratic voting tradition today to pick up my first EVER Republican ballot.

I did so solely for the opportunity to vote against Ralph Reed.

I will not tolerate a Christian Reich.

By toggle

July 18, 2006 9:30 PM | Link to this

Anne -

I don’t like labels, because they lead to stereotyping and simple narratives. My father, a moderate Baptist preacher - thank God there are a few left! - taught me that the Gospel is about love.

If you (and I’m making an assumption here that you own, or owned, a WWJD bracelet) really care to know what Jesus would do, go find yourself a red-letter Bible and read (the translation of) His words.

Pax,

Toggle

By Shar

July 18, 2006 9:33 PM | Link to this

I am neither Republican nor Democrat, as I generally choose the individual and not the party, but I tend to support more Democratic candidates than I do Republican. I took my 18 year old son to vote in his first election today, and I explained to him that, even though he may agree with the positions of a greater number of Democrats than Republicans, he should consider voting in the Republican primary as our district races were most likely to be won by Democrats in November but the state races were likely to have Republican winners and the primary was his chance to influence who actually held the office next year. He and I went over the candidates together and we both took Republican ballots today, mostly to vote against Reed and Stan Wise, the loathesome current chair of the PSC, as well as to support Karen Handel. It was an interesting civics lesson on the difference between primaries and a general election and the voting strategy for each.

By Acworth

July 18, 2006 9:36 PM | Link to this

Oh Anne…you must be sitting in a smoky blue haze with the fragrant aroma of creme de menthe all around. Sleep well tonight.

By Bob

July 18, 2006 9:39 PM | Link to this

Shar, I did the exact same thing with my 18 year old son today! He thought it was quite amusing to watch me check “Republican” on the ballot.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 9:58 PM | Link to this

Hey you Babtist—sounds like a Babtist too—you should get out of your church and join my nondenomination FellowshipHarvest Church as we know the WAy. WWJD?? —you mean WWRRD?

And to you Acworth—im into my third vodka stinger and will shortly call cabbie to take me to see Ralph at the Intercontinental four blocks from my townhouse to give him one big Christian hug.

By JD

July 18, 2006 9:59 PM | Link to this

I am a Democrat who voted on the Republican ballot because I want the Fair tax to be the law of the land and the question was not on the Democratic ballot. I also wanted to vote for Bobby Reese and Mr. Cagle.

By eaglebob

July 18, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this

I crossed over to vote against ralph reed. I love the Christian Reich phrase. Right on target. I just started reading John Dean’s Conservatives Without Conscience and his story in the preface say it all.

eaglebob

By Dayf

July 18, 2006 10:03 PM | Link to this

Anne=comedy gold.

Hey babe, save me a vodka and give Ralphie a big ol’ wet sloppy consolation kiss for me!

By TONTO

July 18, 2006 10:04 PM | Link to this

Okay, I have to take credit for Ralph Reeds humiliating defeat. I wrote the big line, the line that no candidate could have overcome: “Ralph Reed had me at ‘Halo’.”

The whole city was saying it, like, “Isn’t that special?”, or “You look marvelous”, so many years ago.

It got in the lexicon, and it torpedoed Ralph Reed.

I’m offering my services to any Democratic candidate in the General Election in November.

I’m good. I’m real good. Maybe the best ever.

You want to win in November? Hire me.

By Jimmy

July 18, 2006 10:06 PM | Link to this

Lifelong Dem who crossed over today to vote against Reed, as despicable a character as has every come down the pike. But as I went in to vote I thought, “I’m going to regret this if McKinney’s opponent actually has a chance to win and I didn’t vote for him and won’t get to vote for him in a runoff.”

Looks like I’m going to regret it.

By toggle

July 18, 2006 10:12 PM | Link to this

Anne -

Save one for me, too. I like olive in my vodka tonic.

Oh … and don’t slip RR any tounge.

By DFranklin

July 18, 2006 10:15 PM | Link to this

Casey Cagle will be much MUCH more difficult for either Martin or Hecht to defeat than Reed. With a pro-abortionist and gay rights’ advocate as Giuliani endorsing Reed so publicly—Reed’s hypocrisy was truly revealed. Like Judge Roy Moore’s defeat in Alabama—the defeat of Ralph Reed proves religion and politics make for peculiar bedfellows. Other endorsements from well known politicos did not help Reed either.

By BBshot

July 18, 2006 10:20 PM | Link to this

Anne,

I usually don’t congratulate a troller openly, but since I can’t e-mail you directly, congrats on all the hooks.

Dear State of Georgia,

Thank you for giving me some hope that sanity can prevail in what passes for politics these days.

• A grateful Virginian

By Picasso

July 18, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this

I derived a substantial amount of vindictive pleasure in casting my vote against both Ralph and Kathy (take evolution out of the textbooks) Cox. Votes well spent.

By Anne

July 18, 2006 10:21 PM | Link to this

Toggle—I AM no SLUT but i know where i’m ultamately headed and that is not with godlessDemicrats to hell. Don’t you TOUNGE me or Ralph either you probable gay.

By Picasso

July 18, 2006 10:22 PM | Link to this

I derived a substantial amount of vindictive pleasure in casting my vote against both Ralph and Kathy (take evolution out of the textbooks) Cox. Votes well spent.

By BB

July 18, 2006 10:25 PM | Link to this

Anne,

Normally, I’d e-mail my congratulations on your ability to get this many folks to take your bait, but since I don’t have your e-mail address, this will have to do.

Dear state of Georgia,

Thank you for restoring my hope that sanity can prevail over what passes for politics these days.

• A grateful Virginian

By Anne

July 18, 2006 10:28 PM | Link to this

Oh Forgive me —plese forgive me for I have fallen. The cabbie refused me a ride to the intercontinental just around the road a few miles. I am so weak and in such need of help with my Brother Ralf’s defeat. Is there a Debbie to help me tonight—pleas call as you have my cellalar.

By goatatl

July 18, 2006 10:48 PM | Link to this

As thrilled as I am to no longer live in the craphole that is the 4th district, it still would’ve been nice to be able to vote against the lunatic McKinney.

By Meltdown

July 18, 2006 11:00 PM | Link to this

Poor Ralph. That was about as much fun as having to shoot Old Yeller, but it had to be done. May God (the real one, who is never for sale) rest his political soul.

By ANNE

July 18, 2006 11:19 PM | Link to this

Help Debbie Help me DDEBbie if you can.

By Joe - Alpharetta *Milton?

July 18, 2006 11:21 PM | Link to this

After all the division, policy blunders at home and overseas, and downright inept behavior from Mr. Bush and his red state cronies from Iraq to Katrina, I would rather naw my arm off than actually check the R word on any ballot from now on.

By p-rex

July 18, 2006 11:36 PM | Link to this

cool that the so-called “christians” (like anne and donkey kong) are here to help me determine who the amoral sinners and jesus-defilers are:

ralph reed and his supporters.

can you actually imagine jesus saying any of the following:

“They will burn in hell—these “godlessâ€? people called Democrats”

“Don’t you TOUNGE me or Ralph either you probable gay.”

21st century christian fundamentalists — persecutors, complainers of persecution.

the winner of the night is this one, though: “I ignore Jesus’ teaching on “divorceâ€? as Ronald Reagan had two living wives and was the only President to be divorced. Reagan and Reed—the real Christians!”

yep, ronald “i gave anthrax to saddam and money + guns to osama” reagan and ralph “bodybags” reed. real christians that represent the real fundamentalist movement in america for what it is - a disgusting power grab that sullies the church and all who call themselves christians.

SEPARATION OF CHURCH & STATE WASN’T FOR KEEPING PEOPLE OF FAITH OUT OF POLITICS, IT WAS FOR KEEPING DIRTY POLITICS OUT OF THE PURE FAITH.

otherwise the politics corrupt the faith. ralph reed exemplifies that.

By craig

July 18, 2006 11:44 PM | Link to this

The other cool thing about defeating the Reedster is that it’s also a smackdown for the cowardly Zell Miller. What a great day….

By Shar

July 18, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Nah, craig, it’s only a good day. A great day would be giving the bum’s rush to both Reed and McKinney, two embarassing blots on the already rocky landscape of Georgia politics.

By Acworth

July 18, 2006 11:52 PM | Link to this

It looks like Ralph will have to go back to “humping” corporate accounts since he wont be “humping” Georgia anytime soon. However, Ralph will be back. Rest assured…he will be back.

By Five-O

July 19, 2006 12:18 AM | Link to this

I am a Democrat that voted Republican today in order to vote against Karen Handel.

By eavgirl

July 19, 2006 12:19 AM | Link to this

I am a Republican who considered a Democrat ballot so I could vote in some of the hotly contested local races, but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to vote against the smirky-faced Ralph Reed.

By God Warrior

July 19, 2006 12:25 AM | Link to this

Ralph Reed spreads the message of hope and salvation and all you christless sinners will have to explain to the almighty why you shunned one of his most faithful sons in Ralph Reed.

A man of integrity who happens to be the target of demon secular humanists who want to turn this nation into a communist regime while banning god from society.

He will serve as a martyr and a vision of purity as this society continues to decay as agents of the devil move this state and nation away from Christ.

By Lee Robinson

July 19, 2006 12:36 AM | Link to this

I live in rural Hart County in a district with alot of retired lakehome owners. Our polling place is run by all Republicans who are BIG Bush supporters. I know this because they all have W’04 stickers on their cars. This makes me a little uneasy being very non-republican. I’ve written many anti-Bush letters to the editor of our hometown paper, too. You should have heard the silence when I walked into the room. I voted Democratic for Taylor because I wanted the person with best chance to beat Perdue to run against him. Cathy Cox was not that person.

By p-rex

July 19, 2006 12:48 AM | Link to this

oh, the oppression of christians in america is unending! christianity’s hold on 70% of the population is in such peril! we are persecuted very day!

all you “christless sinners” be warned: ralph reed has a bodybag for you! jesus commandeth!

By Mark Yancey

July 19, 2006 12:54 AM | Link to this

I voted in the Repubican Primary simply because I did not want Ralph to have even a slim chance of hijacking our state’s political process with his religious rhetoric. Why do these “Christian” rightwingers get so bent out of frame when anyone questions their god’s supreme power over all? THEY are always the one’s so quick to judge and point fingers. Is it because their faith is so loosely based fiction? Evangelicals must be stopped before we regress back into the dark ages. “When religion ruled the world, it was called the Dark Age.”

By Anne

July 19, 2006 1:03 AM | Link to this

Yeah—right own GOD WARRIor as that was what I was trying to say when iknew ralph was gonna lose around 9 and it is one AM and i,m not able to sleep JUST drink more. Help me GodWarrior.. Pray for me to get back from tonights rellaps. Anne Paker

By ernie logman

July 19, 2006 1:07 AM | Link to this

it is time for georgia to close it’s primarys and require party registration

When I voted in a primary in NY State and California I had to be registered in the party whose primary I wanted to vote in

I know that open primaries are a hold over from one party rule and segregation, but it is time for georgia’s open primary to go

By Frank

July 19, 2006 1:16 AM | Link to this

After hearing recorded messages from Zell Miller, John Smoltz, Eric Zeier, and Rudy Guiliani all asking me to vote for Ralph Reed, I voted for Casey Cagle. To me, Ralph Reed is the Antichrist.

By eavgirl

July 19, 2006 1:22 AM | Link to this

Ernie, you are probably right about registering with a party and voting in primaries. But gosh we have so much fun here voting out the Cynthia McKinney’s and the Ralph Reeds. Let’s don’t blow it.

By eavgirl

July 19, 2006 1:33 AM | Link to this

“When religion ruled the world, it was called the Dark Age.�

You were referring to Evangelicals when you wrote this. Remember, Evengelicals are not very “religious.” They meet in strip malls and mega churches. There are no rituals, as there is no central authority except for the Bible, which was produced by the Catholics. So a Ralph Reed revolution could hardly be called a religious one, or be compared to Dark Ages as there is no “Church” to oppress its members. Each Evangelical is his own “pope”, if you will.

An Evangelical’s faith is not based on fiction, it is based on unbelievable facts. That’s what makes it “faith.” If the facts are believable, it’s only “belief.”

By curious democrat

July 19, 2006 4:11 AM | Link to this

If Ralph Reed is truly the Antichrist, why didn’t my fellow Democrats cross over to vote FOR him? Wouldn’t his presence on the November ballot be our best chance to bring down King Sonny? Wouldn’t Reed be the perfect wedge issue?

By true to one

July 19, 2006 4:12 AM | Link to this

I’ve always done research on the candidates in all parties and then cast my vote for the ones I considered most appropriate for the office. There is good and bad in every party. I was raised Democrat and cast my first Democrat ballot upon reaching voting age. Since then, I have graduallly become more conservative in my values and my voting practices. I consider myself neither Democrat, Republican or Libertarian. When asked for my political views I reply that I am conservative. I believe that no one should be condemned for their religious beliefs or voting preferences but I also feel that any ballot should be cast only after careful consideration.

By c

July 19, 2006 6:11 AM | Link to this

I’d like to thank all the Democrats who crossed over and voted against Ralph Reed. They’ve ensured the Republican party has a candidate this fall without Ralph’s baggage. If you really wanted to win the race this fall and possibly beat Sonny in the process you would’ve voted FOR Ralph, as he was a guaranteed loser this fall.

Thanks again, your blind anger has served us well.

By Tom

July 19, 2006 7:00 AM | Link to this

I am a Republican who voted in the Republican primary and I agree with the overwhelming comments about Ralph Reed. He does not speak for me, nor does the rest of the Christian Coalition. I only wish I could have voted in the Dekalb Democratic primary to make sure Cynthia McKinney was ousted again.

By MB

July 19, 2006 10:59 AM | Link to this

I’d like to see some reliable poll numbers on actual crossover voting. I too suspect that it was much heaver than anticipated.

By TJ

July 19, 2006 12:24 PM | Link to this

I crossed over yesterday just to vote against Ralph Reed.

By Arual

July 19, 2006 12:47 PM | Link to this

As president of the Committee of Gay Democrats to Elect Casey Cagle, it is a happy day for me. Ralph Reed doesn’t deserve to be elected dog-catcher, let alone hold a statewide office.

By phil

July 19, 2006 2:42 PM | Link to this

Is this chic ;Anne’ for real?!? (haha) Her stuff is priceless!

By Anne

July 19, 2006 11:30 PM | Link to this

Yes Phil I am for real but boy do I have a hangover—never ever again though although the house smells like nasty cigarettes I gave up for 8 long years until last night. I burned my little poodle’s belly and am worried about what the vet said to me. She said I abused my poochie and I would never ever do that as I love everybody and am so very sorry for my display last night with the Lt. Gov’s race. Forgive me as I am weak.

By Arual

July 19, 2006 11:41 PM | Link to this

I will send Ralph Reed, the acting dog-catcher, over to Anne’s house ASAP.

By Arual

July 19, 2006 11:48 PM | Link to this

Although Ralph is not technically qualified as dog-catcher, he did accept money from Indian casinos lobbying against dog-racing.

By Anne

July 19, 2006 11:51 PM | Link to this

Everybody—I am soooo sorrry. I finished that Coulter book and fell for every line and I should’t as she is really not very nice and I started using that “godless’ word for peopel like good Democrats who are not. My little dog has ointment which is making poochie fine—I should have not statred smoking last night nut was so weak. The taxi driver was so nice but he just knew best and I didn’t. I love you ALL but do not want the Coulter book as I am going to throw it in the insinerator, Anne

By Anne

July 19, 2006 11:56 PM | Link to this

I even feel bad we have the same first name. Those new Jersey ladies—widow firefighters of 9/11— are heroines and not evil as Colter says.

By Hunter

July 20, 2006 7:02 AM | Link to this

Anne…STOP…dont burn that Coulter book!!!

DONATE it to your local LIBRARY !!! Educate the clueless masses !!!

By Ken

July 20, 2006 8:11 AM | Link to this

I’m not sure if you would call me a Demican or a Republicrat. Basically I hold both political parties in equal contempt and favor a balance of power between the two. At a Republican event I feel like the b******* at the family reunion, while at a Democrat event I sometimes wonder “who are these people??!!” This year I contributed a little money to Cagle’s Republican campaign and Cox’s Democratic campaign, then voted for Cathy Cox in the Democratic primary because total Republican control is as bad as total Democratic control. Since the Republicans will maintain control of both houses of the legislature for the foreseeable future, I plan to vote for Democrats for Governor and Lt. Governor in November with the idea of trying to get some balance.

By Michael

July 20, 2006 10:03 AM | Link to this

I took a Republican ballot so I could vote for Rosanna Szabo for Gwinnett Solicitor (and to wipe that smirk off Ralph Reed’s face).

By Anne

July 20, 2006 10:08 AM | Link to this

Hunter—I have already destroyed that book because she—Colter— is mean-spirited and made me- a meek Christian- who fell Tuesday by drinking and smoking again a wicked wicked person calling “Democrats Godless”. No I am forgiven—but maybe I should have donated it to a library instead. I could buy another at Borders and have it sent to the branch. I want to find that nice taxi driver of Afro-American desent to thank for not taking me to the Intercontinental to hug Ralph a big thanks becuase he could tell the rough shape I was in when he arrived at the house. My son had already taken my carkeys cause he know’s Mommie. And I love him for that. Not many in my Church however have forgiven my behavior Tuesday and i’m still upset with them and the mean ole vet.