It’s Official: Cubin to be Challenged
Sep 9th 2007Scott2nd Amendment & Politics & U.S. Military & War on Terrorism & Wyoming & Yellowstone East Gate & conservatism & elections & multiple use & pro-life issues & taxes & wolves
Ironically enough, it’s not from the long-speculated Rep. Collin Simpson (RINO-Cody).
This is from the lesser-known motivational speaker and part time substitute teacher from Cheyenne:
Swede Nelson, who lists himself as a motivational speaker and part-time substitute teacher, is the first announced candidate for the seat held by Rep. Barbara Cubin, R-Wyo.
“I think we can do better,” he said. “I want to do better.”
Nelson, 63, said his early announcement is because he doesn’t have great name recognition and needs to work hard in attracting volunteers and campaign donations.
“I fully recognize my place in the race at this time, certainly it’s behind the power curve,” he said.
Nelson said Wyoming needs a representative to stand up against corruption, sleaze and a “do-nothing Congress.”
Not all members of Congress are corrupt, he said, but Cubin and others are part of the problem.
“I don’t see her standing up and saying it’s wrong,” Nelson said. “I do see her on the far right, engaged in partisanship - in strong partisanship - and that’s why we have a do-nothing Congress.”
Nelson speculated that he didn’t think Cubin would seek an eighth two-year term next year, citing her husband’s extensive health problems that have left him near death at times.
“I’m sure the wellness of a spouse has to be an enormous burden on somebody’s mind, and I’m sure that will play in her decision,” he said.
Nelson has never run for statewide office before. He failed in a bid for the Cheyenne City Council last year.
I don’t know how motivational this man is, with little name recognition and a failed Cheyenne City Council bid.
Anyways, Mr. Nelson’s critique of Rep. Cubin’s being “on the far right” and oh so partisan (as if Democrats never are partisan) are somewhat troubling to me. I’m not so sure that the first challenger has much of a chance in getting in front of the power curve in my endorsement rankings.
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Wyoming Vote Tracker » Sorry Governor, Your Words Have Meaning on 18 Sep 2007 at 3:25 pm #
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