Comments on: Unbelievable! Prof Expelled from Party For Supporting Obama

By: Nona

Nona — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 20:55:51 +0000

Im not so sure Democrates would not do the same thing…. I am a dem but thinking of voting independant. I don’t think you should be a
card carrying member and be something else.

By: Billy Horne

Billy Horne — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:54:11 +0000

If you can’t be loyal to your party that pays your salary, you should be kicked out.

By: Frank

Frank — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:48:40 +0000

It is Believable and the Right Thing.

There is no problem with either the Demorcrats denying the delegate credentials or the Republicans expelling the official. A party official or delegate should support the party. If they do not like the direction the party is heading, it is their obligation to voice disatisfaction and encourage change. If they cannot do that, the options are to resign or just be quiet. A political party cannot be effective with its officials publically pulling for the other party’s candidate.

The professor exercised his free speech rights. The party wanted to maintain its message, so the professor was let go. Both have to live with the consequences of their actions. The professor is now separated from ana organization with which historically he had many shared values. The party loses the value of desenting view of a long term active member.

The professor should have had his spouse make the contribution and not forced the issue.

By: siredge

siredge — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:44:56 +0000

I’m a conservative and I don’t think the republicans really are, but I understand their position. We aren’t talking about taking away party membership, we’re talking about taking away a position in the leadership structure. Obviously, if someone is going the other direction, then they probably aren’t a good candidate for leadership in your organization.

Having said that, it does sound like it was handled in a tacky fashion. The allegiance bit was definitely over the top. As Americans, the only thing we should pledge our allegiance to is the Constitution (and the Flag that represents it). Not parties or their candidates.

By: walter newby

walter newby — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 06:18:36 +0000

no comment

By: Professor Ting Offers His Side of the Story

Professor Ting Offers His Side of the Story — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:07:24 +0000

[...] today, I blogged the story of my former law professor’s expulsion from the GOP in Delaware. I followed up via email with Professor Ting, who graciously agreed to answer a series of questions [...]

By: Robert Gonzalez

Robert Gonzalez — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:05:42 +0000

Gripes! Crazy republicans (I am one, but dude, that is just entirely too controlling for my taste). When will party elitists learn that we vote principals, ideals and what we feel is the best choice to lead us out of misery and into a place of abundance, success, prosperity and stability.

I couldn’t care less what party a candidate represents. If his/her foundation is right and in line with mine, they got my vote. (Oh crap, I hope there are not fellow republicans reading this ).

By: Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:15:36 +0000

I agree with Miranda.
I don’t think that being aligned with any one political party - no matter how closely - should necessitate anyone having to swear allegiance to a candidate.
I’ve voted across party lines for years - and will continue to do so. Why is that wrong?

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:11:39 +0000

The Dems did the same thing last month to a Convention Delegate because she said she would vote for McCain since Hillary isn’t the Dem Presidential candidate. They revoked her credentials because of her statement.

By: Bob

Bob — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:36:04 +0000

I do not find this strange. Would Jeter be fired for betting on the Red Sox in a critical Game 7 of the World Series.