Yesterday was his appointment with destiny
E. W. Jackson campaign photo
The worst thing about Tuesday’s GOP primary? I won’t be getting any more increasingly deranged emails from the campaign of E.W. Jackson.
He finished dead last in a 4-way primary to pick the Republican Senate nominee. Former governor and senator George Allen finished first, of course. He’ll challenge former governor Tim Kaine in November.
Jackson pulled 5 percent of the vote. Jamie Radtke, who at the GOP debate here in Roanoke promised to protect the sanctity of school lunches from the feds, garnered 23 percent. Del. Bob Marshall, the most sex-obsessed lawmaker in Virginia, took 7 percent.
In recent days, Jackson’s Tea Party-fueled campaign apparatus had really ramped up the email blizzard. My in box is overflowing with them. This morning I thought I’d treat you to some snippets from those.
May 30: “Tim Kaine uses women as pawns in the Democrat war on business.”
May 31: “Why is Tim Kaine suddenly attacking me?” (Kaine hadn’t uttered Jackson’s name).
June 4: “Tim Kaine knows that I am his worst nightmare as the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Virginia.”
June 6: “E.W. Jackson has been gaining momentum throughout the campaign, propelled by his inspiring message and memorable debate performances. Part of his secret is that Jackson not only gives a good speech, but is actually attached to more conservative constituencies than any other candidate in the race.”
June 8: “If I am elected to the U. S Senate, on my first day in office, I will propose the following legislation to reverse the damage which has already been done: FREEDOM FROM UNCONSTITUTIONAL & UNNECESSARY REGULATIONS ACT. All regulations passed by any agency of the federal government on or after January 20, 2009 shall hereby be suspended for an indefinite period, subject to Congressional review and reinstatement.”
June 11: “Democrats fear an E. W. Jackson’s [sic] victory in June 12th election. There are quiet whispers among Democrats and Republicans that tomorrow’s primary election could produce an upset victory for E.W. Jackson. . .”
June 12: “Today is our appointment with destiny. . . Together we will have a great victory.”
June 13, 2012 - 8:08 AM
Hope springs eternal.
Sounds like he took the Newt Gingrich “Narcissism 101″ class.
Some people stir it, some just shovel it.
Who was the prohibitionist – Carrie Nation? – who walked around with an ax performing “hatchetations”. This picture reminds me of that.
That dude is hearing voices that the rest of us can’t!
As a whole, I agree with the Tea Party. This guy is way out there. I didn’t give him a second though, or did I to the other candidates. I’m somewhat of a hypocrite as I think we need term limits. But Bob Goodlatte is just too darn good to cast aside!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I hope that Occupy Freeda don’t jump off the Wasena bridge!
E.W. Jackson, vampire killer.
Yawn! (again)
Greg and Chip can now go back to worrying about the UN black helicopters that are going to swoop down and destroy everyone’s property rights on Bent Mtn.And if they can find enough money to pay him, maybe they can bring EW in for a speaking tour in the Roanoke Valley.
I like the axe! That was a good showing by Radtke against an establishment candidate. I don’t know how much I like anyone’s chances against Kaine in November, but know I don’t want Kaine in the Senate.
I just can’t help but think a lot of the criticism of this man is based on latent racism.
#10 Look! suzie bringing up race where it has nothing to do with anything. Again! Imagine that. She just can’t shake her own racism. So sad.
#10 Look! suzie bringing up race where it has nothing to do with anything. Again! Imagine that. She just can’t shake her own racism. So sad.
That’s what Democrats have done with 0bama for four years.
I’m unsurprised that the TP was less than enthusiastic over a black candidate. I mean, who are the real racists here…this guy can’t even get his own PARTY’S support.
I’m unsurprised that the TP was less than enthusiastic over a black candidate. I mean, who are the real racists here…this guy can’t even get his own PARTY’S support.
Unlike you and your ilk, we don’t use race as a criterion for voting.
I hope it bugs the crap out of Screwzie that I voted for Obama because he’s black.
I’m not remotely surprised that the TP/GOP was “less than enthusiastic” over a black candidate. It is par for the course.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/14/inge-marler-tea-party-arkansas-leader-racist-joke_n_1597334.html
Look! suzie bringing up race where it has nothing to do with anything.
Except the guy is black. Just one little detail.