Fisking the Vote
Posted by in Politics at 11:29 a.m. on Oct. 18th, 20044 Comments 0 Pings
Ok, I’m filling out my absentee ballot here, so I figured I’d let you guys in on how the vote’s going to look this year. Well, actually that’s only accurate if you live in Cherokee County, Georgia. Ok, on to the votes:
| For President of the United States | ||
| X | George Bush/Dick Cheny | Republican |
| John F. Kerry/John Edwards | Democrat | |
| Michael Badnarik/Richard V. Campagna | Libertarian | |
| For U.S. Senate | ||
| X | Johnny Isakson | Republican |
| Denise L. Majette | Democrat | |
| Allen Buckley | Libertarian | |
| For Public Service Commissioner (to succeed Robert B. “Bobby” Baker, Jr.) | ||
| X | Robert B. “Bobby” Baker, Jr.Robert B. “Bobby” Baker, Jr. | Republican |
| Mac Barber | Democrat | |
| Jalynn Hudnall | Libertarian | |
| For U.S. Representative in 109th Congress from the 7th Congressional District of Georgia | ||
| X | John Linder | Republican |
| For State Senator from 21st District | ||
| X | Chip Rogers | Republican |
| For State Representative in the General Assembly from 20th District | ||
| X | Charlice Byrd | Republican |
| For District Attorney of the Blue Ridge Judicial Circuit | ||
| X | Garry T. Moss | Republican |
| For Judge of the Probate Court | ||
| X | Kipling “Kip” L. McVay | Republican |
| For Clerk of Superior Court | ||
| X | Patricia “Patty” Baker | Republican |
| For Sheriff | ||
| X | Roger D. Garrison | Republican |
| For Tax Commissioner | ||
| X | David Fields | Republican |
Hmm...Amazingly enough, after the office of Public Service Commissioner, on the entire ballot there’s not one single Democrat. That means that of 18 offices, only 3 are being compete for by Democrats. Cherokee County has gotten pretty conservative over the years.
But what’s that on the 2nd page? A list of referenda on constitutional amendments.
- To define marriage as the union of a man and a woman?
Shall the Constitution be amended so as to provide that this state shall recognize as marriage only the union of man and womain?
I vote yes. That should piss off a few dandies in Atlanta. What the hell, I don’t live there. - To provide the Supreme Court jurisdiction to answer questions of law from federal courts. (House Resolution No. 68)
I don’t understand. I won’t vote for it. No.
- A Referendum to Authorize Cherokee County to Issue Licenses to Sell Distilled Spirits by the Drink
Shall the governing authority of Cherokee County be authorized to issue licenses to sell distilled spirits for beverage purposes by the drink, such sales to be for consumption on the premises?
WTF? Cherokee’s got no liquor in the bars? Don’t tell that to the dudes down at Taco Mac who poor a nice, long Jack. - A Referendum to Permit and Regulate Sunday Sales of Distilled Spirits or Alcoholic Beverages by the Drink on Sundays in Cherokee County
Shall the governing authority of Cherokee County be authorized to permit and regulate Sunday sales of distilled spirits or alcoholic beverages for beverage purposes by the drink? - Blah One Percent Sales Tax Blah
Too long to read, and it’s about raising taxes. No. - A Referendum to Authorize Cherokee County to Excercise Redevelopment Powers
I don’t understand this one either. No.
Comments
Flashman
October 19, 2004 at 5:39 p.m.:Outstanding, Rube.
We have early voting in Kansas, and it's nearly effortless to simply touchscreen on the "VOTE EVIL CONSERVATIVE FOR EVERY OFFICE" button. I tried to vote again later, but they got a little upset with me.
Can't blame a guy for trying...
Liza Sabater
October 25, 2004 at 3:27 a.m.:Ya know, I had a feeling you were Republican, so ... I'll bite my tongue.
Rube
October 25, 2004 at 12:59 p.m.:Republican or not, in Cherokee County, as illustrated above, you really don't have much choice.
Rose Nunez
October 19, 2004 at 1:30 a.m.:Way to go, Rube. Oregon's got mail-in ballots, so we're voting ahead of the wave, too. Unfortunately, Hippieland is a winner-take-all state, so my vote for W is in vain.