It’s one of those, “Huh?” moments.
After the U.S. Senate results were in, Sen. John Cornyn issued a statement critical of the Democratic candidate, Lisa Johnston.
“Democrat nominee Lisa Johnston has clearly demonstrated that she would simply serve as another rubberstamp for President Obama and Harry Reid’s out-of-control economic agenda if she makes it to Washington.”
The “huh” moment came when the Kansas Democratic Party’s official blog came to Johnston’s aid by guarenteeing that she’ll be no rubberstamp. In fact according to them, it’s nothing more than mudslinging because, you know, she’s already told them she won’t be another rubberstamp for Harry Reid and Obama. She’s going to vote against her own party. You know, the party that’s posting her response on it’s own official blog.
“During a July 15, 2010 bipartisan candidate forum in Mound City, KS, Lisa was asked “Will you as a Senator vote according to the wishes of the people you represent even if it meant voting against your party line?” She replied, “Absolutely, without question. One of the things I am committed to is leading with integrity and having an independent mind.”
Independent mind? Right. Which is why the party’s official blog had to write about it. Because the Kansas Democratic Party has clearly demonstrated their willingness to fully support candidates that don’t 100% adhere to an all out liberal mind set.
Psst. Does party leadership’s endorsement of Chris Steineger ringer a bell? The name Mark Gilstrap jog anybody’s memory? The guy who voted against his party and got thanked with a party recruited and funded primary opponent?
Yea right, the KDP is going to support somebody who doesn’t tow the party line. Because they’ve clearly been so tolerant in the past.
Besides, how is she going to respond to a puff question like that?
“Oh yes, I believe 100% in the economic and social policies of our President and Harry Reid, both of which I know nearly 70% of the voting public in Kansas don’t approve of. I think what they’ve done for America is right on. I’d support government run health care that I know not a single sane Kansas voter supports and I’d pretty much go to Washington and jump however high Harry Reid told me I needed to jump.”
Now that would have been a truthful response. Of course it also would have been a suicidal response.
Oh, and by the way, I know the elitists at the KDP probably won’t figure this out anytime soon, but by continually referring to your candidate as, “Dr. Lisa Johnston,” all you’re doing to making her seem as if she’s better than the people she wants to represent. Only elitists like Johnston insist on people recognizing her educational status by calling her “Doctor.” We know power tripping on your students is educationally in vogue Lisa, but you should really get a grip on that before you have a Barbara Boxer moment at a candidate forum. I’m not sure what’s up with Democrats and their love of titles but apparently it’s a universal thing.
Maybe instead of Doctor, Lisa would prefer to be addressed as “Independent Doctor Lisa Johnston.” Or “Independent, committed, not a politician, independent, vote against my party, independent Doctor Lisa Johnston.” She could be like the educational elite who put more letters about how educated they are behind their name than are in their name.
Oh, that’d make an awesome “I approve this message” message.
“My name is Independent, committed, honorable, independent, not really a Democrat, independent, Doctor Pepper, independent, Doctor, Doctor Lisa Johnston, and I have to tell you I approve this message because I’m clearly smarter than you and I’m not quite sure you’d figure that out without me telling you.”
All kidding aside, does anybody really think Johnston (PhD, MD, DO, MSKJLEKKWIUTH, blah…) won’t be just another “Yes” vote for Reid and Obama?
Nah, I didn’t think so.
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First off, I’m neither a Democrat nor a Republican. I’m a Conservative which is something different from either of those parties as far as I’m concerned. And I can tell you without a doubt that Lisa will absolutely NOT be a rubber stamp for anyone in ANY party. How do I know that, you might ask. I’ve known her for 21 years and I talk to her every other day.
Let me just give you one example of why she decided to get into the race to begin with. The fact that the Healthcare Bill (now Law) was 2000 pages of nothing but legalize that no one read (or could even understand for that matter). She was appalled by that and thought it was completely ridiculous. So don’t try to tell me or anyone else that she’s just going to be another “Yes” vote for ANY politician. She’s in it for the folks.
Now…my suggestion to you would be to not just get your facts straight, but to get your facts…period…before you start spouting off your “opinion” about someone.
What you’ve stated here is totally based on your conjecture about politicians. I’m here to tell you that Lisa is NOT a politician. Why is “Doctor” in front of her name? It’s to illustrate that point. You call her “elitist”? I contend that it is YOU are behaving like an elitist, putting yourself and your pre-formed opinion above another person.
I’ve got news for you…you’re not always right.
You’re too funny Jason. You’re opinions of your friend are not “facts”, they are your opinions. What I’ve posted are facts, things that can be verified by the public record. Now if you don’t like the conclusions I’ve made based off of those facts, then tough.
And don’t call yourself a conservative. Conservatives don’t support pro-aborts like Johnston. Period.
And by the way, love the email address you use. I too have a “Doctor” in front of my name, which I also gained from KU. But I don’t feel the need power trip people with it. That’s the difference between Lisa and me. And it looks like based off of your email address, it’s a difference between you and myself as well.
There you go again with your speculations. My email address is one that I’ve had since 1996 when I was in a Doctoral program at KU. Guess what…decided to go a different route so I’m NOT a Doctor. So to anyone who might read this…I’M NOT A DOCTOR. Besides…you’re the only one who can see my email address and I really don’t care if I’m impressing you or not.
And what I stated is NOT an “opinion”. It’s an actual fact, based on lots and lots of conversations. Have you had that conversation with her? Ummm…no, you haven’t. So don’t tell me you know how or what a person thinks when you haven’t even talked with him or her. Only a fool believes everything he hears or reads third, fourth or seventieth person. Get out of your basement, put down the Red Bull, get a job and do something productive with your life.
About your “pro-aborts” comment. Where exactly did you come up with that one? Public record? Where? If what you’re saying is a “fact”, then you’ll have evidence to back it up, right? So why don’t you show us? What? No link? Nothing in her actual words? Nothing to show us? Hmmm…something smells a little fishy here. Sounds a little like Emanuel Cleaver’s accusations about the Tea Partiers. A lot of smoke, but no fire.
I, on the other hand, know exactly what she thinks about that issue. Have you had a personal conversation with her on that? I have. I won’t speak for her (she can do that just fine for herself), but as for me, both the Pro-Lifers and Pro-Abortion people have it wrong. It should be a personal issue, but the government should stay out of it. If you’re a true Christian (and I’m just assuming you consider yourself a Christian), then you know that you’re really in no position to judge. I hate to quote “The Chosen One”, but it’s really above your pay grade. If a woman has an abortion, it’s wrong and she’ll have to face the music later. But what you have to ask yourself is, “What would Jesus do?” I think you know the answer to that. It’s a little thing called Grace and forgiveness.
Now…Mr. Holier Than Thou…what would he have to say about someone like you? Take any comment He made about the Pharisees and insert it here.
A real Conservative believes the Government should stay out of our personal and professional lives. I believe that’s called Liberty. You aren’t a Conservative. You’re a Nazi. You’re what the Republican Party has become and what the Tea Party is fighting against. You’re what we affectionately refer to as a RINO and what we’re trying to purge from our ranks.
And finally…I can give you some pointers on how to set up WordPress, if you’d like. It’s obvious you don’t know how, because you’re still posting as “admin”…the default. It’s sad…just sad.
What you’ve described is libertarian, not conservative.And your views on abortion are almost word for word how pro-abortion Republicans discuss it. And your conversations may be “facts” to you, but they’re nothing more than a story to me.
Look…a real, face to face conversation with someone you’ve known for a long time and has never lied to you in the past is much, much closer to a “fact” than reading a politician’s unfounded claim that he or she made without even knowing what another person has said or believes.
I think what you’re going by is what Cornyn said. I submit that Cornyn was going to say what he said no matter which Democrat came out of that Primary. My point is, he doesn’t even know what Lisa believes. He’s never met her, never talked to her and probably didn’t think that, since she’s not a “politician”, she’d even make it out of the Primary, so you shouldn’t be listening to him. What I’m saying about her, I know for an absolute fact, because I’ve known her for 21 years and we’ve had more conversations than I can count on these topics.
So to you, yeah…I’ll give you that it’s a “story”, because it’s second hand. My compliments on not just believing someone based on what they’ve said about another person. But the question is, who are you going to believe? I think it’s been proven over and over again that you can’t trust a “career politician”, no matter which party they’re in.
Now…let me share with you exactly what she’s said in black and white:
“It is important for every woman or family to be able to make a decision based on individual circumstances in consultation with a doctor. Most people agree that in cases of extreme trauma, abuse, or life threatening health considerations the option for medical intervention is important. Additionally, individuals can be personally pro-life but support choice because they do not feel it is their place to make this decision for another person.”
To me…that sounds like individual Liberty. I doubt you’d get a statement like that from someone like Pelosi or Reid. Basically what she’s said is, the government should keep their tentacles out of it, whichever side they’re on personally. The fact is, the vast majority of women who have had an abortion, regret having made that decision, as well they should. There are consequences for those actions. But it’s an individual decision that the government should have no say in, one way or the other. That’s between the woman and God (who I’m sure isn’t happy about it).
And below is another statement that speaks to what I said in my first comment:
“We need more transparency in government to allow everyday citizens to become informed about potential legislation so that they can evaluate potential changes and provide feedback. I believe it is important to make plain language, factual summaries of all bills available for citizens to read and consider. True representation can only occur if citizens have access to information and can share their opinions with elected officials.”
What makes her different from any of the other people running in that race is that she actually means what she says. I can honestly say that because that’s what she has told me personally on many occasions.
And lastly…on my views. I think I probably am leaning more toward the Libertarian views these days. Their slogan is “Maximum Freedom, Minimum Government”. I think they probably fall a little closer to anarchy than I’d like to go, but I agree with the slogan. And I wish the Republican Party would slide closer to that view than they are. What people don’t understand is that there are “Progressives” controlling the Republican Party just like they’re controlling the Democrat Party. Remember Megan McCain, John McCain’s daughter? She has referred to herself as a “Progressive Republican”. And, that, I believe because they’re words right from her own mouth.
What I’ve told Lisa she needs to call herself is an “early 20th Century Liberal”. I’m borrowing from what Hillary Clinton said about herself…saying she’s an “early 20th Century Progressive”. In the early 20th Century, a Liberal was a Libertarian. Then, the Progressives hijacked the label, because people finally wised up to what they were trying to do and started kicking them out. I won’t go into the entire history, because I’m sure you (like I do) watch Beck and know the history.
So…to summarize, what I would like you, and everyone else, to do, is do your own research before you start jumping to conclusions. Don’t believe the statements of any career politician without getting the facts for yourself. It’s been proven over and over again that those people, no matter which party they’re in, are in it only for themselves and will do or say anything that they believe will keep them in power. If you’re concerned about Lisa’s views on something, call or email her. The contact information is on her website (lisaforkansas.com). I think you, along with most people, will be surprised when you learn more and get the “facts” straight from the “horse’s mouth” (so to speak).
Lisa has said, “I may look sweet, but I’m a fighter.” That statement isn’t only directed toward a political opponent. It’s also directed toward the Pelosi’s and Reid’s in the government.