STRINE SR.: PHIL GRAMM SHOULD STAY IN TEXAS

Posted: July 28, 2010

Phil Gramm's quotes speak volumes about the difference between Republicans and Democrats.

He worries more about the taxpayers who are doing fine with shelter, food and clothing and less about those who can't afford those things and must be helped.

But I guess that goes back to his feeling that the recession was something to just whine about.

He should stay in Texas with his millions and stop complaining. I also can't believe that he is so worried about the past 18 months that he says he has never lived in an America like he has lived in the past 18 months. Yeh, he probably lived better with his millions and is worried about paying higher taxes.

His quotes make him a joke at best.

Leo Strine Sr.

Centreville

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HOLLIDAY: "FUSION" CANDIDACY SHOULD BE ALLOWED

Posted: July 28, 2010

I feel comfortable in guessing 50 to 75 percent of registered Republicans and Democrats have no idea where their candidate stands on the issues. They simply vote party line in the general elections. If Brent Wangen [Libertarian congressional candidate] could do the unthinkable and win a major party primary, I think we would be the better for it.

Primary voters follow politics more and tend to gravitate further to the left and right than the general population. If Mr. Wangen could tap into the Ron Paul/Libertarian segment of the Republican voters, he could make a name for himself heading into the general election.

Could he get 20 percent or more in the primary? I don't know, but I'm guessing the Delaware GOP doesn't want to find out.

Libertarians are socially liberal and fiscally conservative. They would appeal to both liberals and conservatives.

Given that 95 percent of the voters will only pull the lever for a major party candidate, I don't see where giving the voters more choices hurts anyone. Perhaps people could actually vote for someone for once.

Jim Holliday

Brandywine Hundred

 

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NAGENGAST: FLOWERS MISCHARACTERIZED

Posted: March 20, 2010

In the March 19 column about the candidates for state treasurer, Delaware Grapevine wrote, "Flowers looks at himself as treasurer and sees a shadow governor."

The Flowers for Treasurer Campaign wants to make clear that this characterization is the opinion of Delaware Grapevine, and it does not accurately represent the position of Chip Flowers or his campaign.

At no time during the interview with Delaware Grapevine did Mr. Flowers express any desire to be governor of Delaware. Mr. Flowers and the Flowers campaign support the efforts of Gov. Markell to manage state funds responsibly and to promote economic development.

After the successful conclusion of his campaign, Mr. Flowers intends to work cooperatively with Gov. Markell, the members of his administration responsible for finances and economic development, and with the General Assembly to restore prosperity throughout the state of Delaware.

While the Flowers campaign respects the right of writers to express their views on political issues, we believe it is essential to differentiate between the opinions of writers and the positions of candidates.

Larry Nagengast

Senior advisor

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