Mon
Nov 30 2009
12:16 pm
Breaking news from the 3rd District
By: R. Neal

Paula Flowers Drops Out Of 3rd District Congressional Race

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EricLykins's picture

Brent Benedict?

Submitted by EricLykins on Mon, 2009/11/30 - 2:42pm.

Brent Benedict?

LeftWingCracker's picture

I'd sure like to know what prompted this decision

Submitted by LeftWingCracker on Mon, 2009/11/30 - 4:40pm.

I would have to think that her polling showed little chance of victory. Here's the question in my mind: Is this a winnable district now? If it is, I want Andy Berke to take a shot at it, as his Senate seat is not up until 2012.

Bbeanster's picture

I hate to hear this. She'd

Submitted by Bbeanster on Mon, 2009/11/30 - 5:22pm.

I hate to hear this. She'd be as good a candidate as the Dems could find.
It is, of course, the district that elected Wamp, though, so could be her numbers and/or fundraising weren't good.
It's a shame, though. She's smart as a whip, capable (master's degree in environmental engineering with applied experience in hazardous waste) and very personable and down-to-earth. If any Democrat could have competed, it was her.

gonzone's picture

Agreed

Submitted by gonzone on Tue, 2009/12/01 - 3:18pm.

Our loss, her gain I suppose. Can't say as I blame her.

It's gotta be really hard to run for office in such a wingnutty district.

"If ignorance is bliss, why aren't more people happy?"

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