Burning Down Tennessee’s Open Primary

2 Responses to “Burning Down Tennessee’s Open Primary”

1. Terry writes
   August 14th, 2008 10:42 am

   Reading Jama and Josh’s comments, which are both very good, I think the question revolves around Congressman Davis and his own personal goals. For instance, Jama says even if he wins, he loses.

   Well, I would say it’s pretty darn tough to hold a seat, lose it and then win again anyway. Impossible, no. Difficult, yes.

   But Roe’s pretty tainted in his own right now.

   But back to Davis and his goals, knowing what little I do about him, I think he is a good hearted and well meaning individual. I could see someone like David Davis fighting this battle whether it would benefit him or not.

   Could it clean up the process, that is, clean it up for both parties?

   Yes. That is, if you’re one of those who doesn’t think crossing over is a true primary.

2. Joe P. writes
   August 14th, 2008 3:45 pm

   it’s odd Davis and Frank see a need for “cleaning up the process” only because Davis lost. no change was prompted by Davis after one of his opponents challenged the outcome in 2006.

   i heard many a Republican voter on Limbaugh’s comedy show this year cheerfully proclaim how they had been invading Democrat primaries to support Sen. Clinton - but the whole system needs repairing due to Davis’ disappointment?