Comments on: Thompson staying in the Legislature http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/ Sun, 12 Oct 2008 10:51:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.1 By: Robin Q http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2056 Robin Q Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:13:48 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2056 Maybe the Governor shouldn't have been so gunho to replace Senator Thompson. It is my understanding that she did not submit a formal letter of resignation. the republicans are angry because they counted their chickens before they were hatched. Thank you Senator for recognizing the need for you to stay in the legislature. We need more Senators with conviction and determination to do what is right for their constituents. Maybe the Governor shouldn’t have been so gunho to replace Senator Thompson. It is my understanding that she did not submit a formal letter of resignation. the republicans are angry because they counted their chickens before they were hatched.

Thank you Senator for recognizing the need for you to stay in the legislature. We need more Senators with conviction and determination to do what is right for their constituents.

]]> By: john http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2057 john Tue, 07 Jun 2005 02:20:28 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2057 What was not mentioned in the story is how upset many of her constiutents were that she was leaving them even sooner than they had thought she would be term limited out. Also, young democrats, including members of our group, wrote letters asking her to stay in the legislature as one of the great senators we could count on. She was reelected, in a 60 percent GOP heavy district, with over 60 percent of the vote, in 02. And 2002 was a year with extra high republican turnout. Senator Thompson is a star of the unicameral, and I'm very glad she is sticking around a bit more. I couldn't care less if a few republican's ambitions to take office without bothering to be elected are put on hold. What was not mentioned in the story is how upset many of her constiutents were that she was leaving them even sooner than they had thought she would be term limited out. Also, young democrats, including members of our group, wrote letters asking her to stay in the legislature as one of the great senators we could count on.

She was reelected, in a 60 percent GOP heavy district, with over 60 percent of the vote, in 02. And 2002 was a year with extra high republican turnout. Senator Thompson is a star of the unicameral, and I’m very glad she is sticking around a bit more. I couldn’t care less if a few republican’s ambitions to take office without bothering to be elected are put on hold.

]]> By: Joe http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2059 Joe Tue, 07 Jun 2005 05:10:17 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2059 Attacking Mr. Quandahl is rediculous. He is so out of you league politically he makes you guys look silly when you speak. Do me a favor and stop the whining. Chairman Qaundahl is a very upstanding man and for you to attack him and make personal attacks is very sad and not democratic. I demand an apology. Attacking Mr. Quandahl is rediculous. He is so out of you league politically he makes you guys look silly when you speak. Do me a favor and stop the whining. Chairman Qaundahl is a very upstanding man and for you to attack him and make personal attacks is very sad and not democratic. I demand an apology.

]]> By: 101 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2060 101 Tue, 07 Jun 2005 13:12:11 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2060 Joe - you said goodbye to this blog and dramatically promised not to grace us with your presence any longer. You either have a very short memory, or just can't control yourself. Don't know what you do for a living, but I'm sure there are people there and that they are annoyed. Joe - you said goodbye to this blog and dramatically promised not to grace us with your presence any longer. You either have a very short memory, or just can’t control yourself. Don’t know what you do for a living, but I’m sure there are people there and that they are annoyed.

]]> By: Joe http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2061 Joe Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:09:05 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2061 your right I did. your right I did.

]]> By: chief http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2062 chief Tue, 07 Jun 2005 19:22:07 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2062 Oooohhhhh Joseph. Actually, the opposite is true. When Quandahl speaks, he actually makes himself look silly. I will apologize for calling Mr. Quandahl a "sexist pig" when he apologizes for calling Senator Thompson a “runaway bride.” Since I don’t see that happening anytime soon, I don’t think my apology will be coming anytime soon. Oooohhhhh Joseph. Actually, the opposite is true. When Quandahl speaks, he actually makes himself look silly. I will apologize for calling Mr. Quandahl a “sexist pig” when he apologizes for calling Senator Thompson a “runaway bride.” Since I don’t see that happening anytime soon, I don’t think my apology will be coming anytime soon.

]]> By: Huskerdem http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2063 Huskerdem Tue, 07 Jun 2005 23:49:42 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2063 Actually, Joe, Quandhal's attempt at humor was weak. Here's how I see it - Thompson got a great job - remember, this is a citizen legislature, and 12k/year aint putting the kids thru school. She didn't want to have to leave before her term expired, but originally, that's what her employer demanded. She indicated to the Governor that she'd resign at some point prior to her term ending -but gave no date, and no letter of resignation. Despite years of never being elected to anything and cutting ribbons, Heineman thought it would be appropriate to construct a joke of an application process for the impending vacancy (which wasn't actually a vacancy). Despite many qualified candidates, Heineman chose his old running buddy from the Hal Daub days, Tim Gay, till fill Thompson not-vacant seat. After another successful legislative session for Thompson, she figured out a way (with her employer's blessing) to remain in her seat for the rest of her term. Great news for the 60% of registered voters who re-elected her in 2002, and for the citizens of Papillion. Bad news for those Sarpy repubs who were dusting off their resumes for what they believe to be their birthright. From what I can tell, Quandhal seems to be a decent and honorable man - certainly moreso than that blowhard Kramer. I was very suprised to see his childish comment in regards to this situation - which should've never been a situation in the first place. Now, a great citizen, public servant whom the voters elected to office will be able to continue to serve her consituents - and an appointed governor who was an appointed treasurer will not have to appoint a senator.... Great case of the GOP political premature ejaculation. Actually, Joe, Quandhal’s attempt at humor was weak. Here’s how I see it - Thompson got a great job - remember, this is a citizen legislature, and 12k/year aint putting the kids thru school. She didn’t want to have to leave before her term expired, but originally, that’s what her employer demanded. She indicated to the Governor that she’d resign at some point prior to her term ending -but gave no date, and no letter of resignation.

Despite years of never being elected to anything and cutting ribbons, Heineman thought it would be appropriate to construct a joke of an application process for the impending vacancy (which wasn’t actually a vacancy). Despite many qualified candidates, Heineman chose his old running buddy from the Hal Daub days, Tim Gay, till fill Thompson not-vacant seat.

After another successful legislative session for Thompson, she figured out a way (with her employer’s blessing) to remain in her seat for the rest of her term. Great news for the 60% of registered voters who re-elected her in 2002, and for the citizens of Papillion. Bad news for those Sarpy repubs who were dusting off their resumes for what they believe to be their birthright.

From what I can tell, Quandhal seems to be a decent and honorable man - certainly moreso than that blowhard Kramer. I was very suprised to see his childish comment in regards to this situation - which should’ve never been a situation in the first place. Now, a great citizen, public servant whom the voters elected to office will be able to continue to serve her consituents - and an appointed governor who was an appointed treasurer will not have to appoint a senator….

Great case of the GOP political premature ejaculation.

]]> By: john http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2083 john Fri, 10 Jun 2005 03:13:05 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2083 that was beautifully articulated with just the right amount of respect and irony huskerdem. thanks for coming to our blog and speaking so well. that was beautifully articulated with just the right amount of respect and irony huskerdem. thanks for coming to our blog and speaking so well.

]]> By: Huskerdem http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2084 Huskerdem Fri, 10 Jun 2005 04:52:25 +0000 http://www.unodemocrats.com/blog/2005/06/04/thompson-staying-in-the-legislature/#comment-2084 My pleasure... My pleasure…

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