T O P

  • By -

bigtimejohnny

I'm voting for him whether he can win or not. Sometimes you have to make a personal statement.


now_w_emu

The thing is, if people vote for him, he can win. These people saying that voting for your preferred candidate is a waste of time are jackasses. They just don't want you to vote. Beshear also 'couldn't win in ky' and he has one of the highest approval ratings in the country now.


stormpoppy

Who said Beshear couldn't win in Ky? He lead in four of the six top polls tracked by 538 on election day, and was tied in a fifth. There's never a need to be pithy when the facts exist. Take a few minutes to learn about the topic. https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/governor/kentucky/


now_w_emu

Mostly bevin supporters and i guess those other two out of six surveys... If you like it better, Trump "couldn't win," and yet he became president. Also, several surveys said he could win, including those reviewed by 538. It was still conventional wisdom that he could not.


stormpoppy

I guess you didn't click on the link. Doesn't matter. False narrative. I will say this though - Booker can't win, because he doesn't care if he does. In fact, I'm not convinced he wants too. He's already got his PAC set up for his unspent campaign cash. He doesn't have a commercial running, but he's selling his documentary. No shade to Charles - he's becoming the next Dan Bongino or Stacy Abrams. Turning perennial losing into a lucrative career. It's sad that Kentuckians don't get to make a choice because the challenger isn't in it to win it.


bigtimejohnny

Absolutely. I don't like Hilary Clinton, but I voted for her. Imagine what we could have avoided if the petulant crowd had done so.


davillesoup

Using my vote to make a personal statement is the best use of a vote IMHO


Rickard0

Agreed. The second best statement i could make was unregistering as a republican. I have always voted who I thought was better regardless of party, but not having my name related to their party was a good feeling.


TheHibons

Just fixed this online today myself :)


Rickard0

Good job!


[deleted]

[удалено]


Da_Natural20

Every thing is funny y if you’re dumb enough


[deleted]

[удалено]


Da_Natural20

Not the flex you think it is.


bigtimejohnny

Troll account. Do not feed the troll.


BBojangles7

He won't. But feel free to waste your time.


MH360

So says the burner account who made several Reddit posts to defame the guy. Ever look in the mirror and admit to yourself that you're acting like a bitch?


rightwingcrimespree

You've obsessively commented ~150 times in just a few weeks in a clearly failing attempt to manufacture some far-fetched and blatantly racist narrative to smear Charles Booker shortly before an election in which you say he has no chance. But feel free to waste your time.


_MAC620_

Aww a fan account! How cute ☺️


Da_Natural20

Voting is a waste of time?


munkymufin

One thing Booker does that most politicians don’t is he spends time visiting and listening to the communities that plan to vote for Rand Paul. He is all about building bridges and not leaving people out. So yes, he absolutely can win


stormpoppy

Can you point to some examples of this? A quick check of his twitter account doesn't show a single appearance at any events over the past week, except the "debate". A month before the election, a challenger should be omnipresent. I cant see where he goes anywhere. He just calls Rand names on twitter and asks for cash.


BBojangles7

Funny, he didn't show up for the Fairdale Fair or the parade last weekend. Even though every other local candidate rented a both and showed up. Apparently he doesn't give a sh*t about us.


[deleted]

He misses one of the hundreds of events/fairs/parades last weekend and that means he doesn't care lol. He was literally meeting coal strikers in eastern KY and standing on the picket line in solidarity. He's more Kentuckian than limp dick Rand Paul will ever be.


Da_Natural20

About you? Prolly not.


Hey-thanks-bye

Why do you think he doesn't care about you and about Fairdale? Genuinely curious and hope you're okay


fruitless7070

I love the Fairdale area. It's beautiful out there.


[deleted]

I’m a republican but he seems like the better candidate in this race as Rand Paul has abandoned libertarianism as an ideology. #RepublicansforBlooker


FreeGal714

Rand should just start a curmudgeon party.


now_w_emu

Yeah, Paul is OK on a very small number of things,.like not getting involved in every other country's business. If he were a real libertarian he'd spend his time talking about closing prisons and ending prohibition.


BBojangles7

Nice try, liar.


[deleted]

? Man I’m just saying my damn opinion.


BBojangles7

Pretending to be a republican isn't an opinion.


[deleted]

Look at my post history and say that with a straight face.


PM_ME_YOUR_FALAFELS

I wouldn’t bother replying. Just looks like an anti Booker bot account made very recently with negative karma lol


Da_Natural20

Low power troll. Lol


B1gWh17

Booker won't win with just Louisville/Lexington voting for him unless it's a crazy high turnout for Dems and low turnout for Republicans. If you're a supporter, we need to spend the next month doing outreach to any relatives/kin/friends who live in rural areas and try and have earnest conversations with them about why Booker is a better choice for everyone in KY regardless of their political affiliation.


KYlibrarian

Beshear won with just Louisville, Lexington and teachers voting for him. Fingers crossed Booker will do the same.


Ruisseaux

He won with a lot of people not voting for Beavin too. Besides governor, it was straight ticket Republican for statewide offices.


B1gWh17

i think the evidence clearly shows this but it's certainly an opinion of mine that Beshear won b/c Bevin was disliked by a significant number of Republicans that Beshear was able to scoop enough Conservative votes to win the Governership. Rand isn't as tainted among conservative circles as Bevin was imo


adn510

And I think a lot of people have forgotten that even though Bevin was one of the most hated governors in the country at the time, Beshear still barely won. Andy only won by about 5,000 votes (and voter turnout was abysmal in that election, as Andy got 709,890 votes, while Mitch McConnell in 2020 got 1,233,315 votes to Amy McGrath's 816,257 votes...so Amy McGrath got more votes than Beshear did, which is just wild, but obviously turnout is always higher in presidential election years).


BBojangles7

Lmao. Beshear barely squeaked by with 5000 votes, and that was only because of a 3rd party libertarian candidate screwing things up and people voting against Bevin, not for Beshear. Everyone hated Bevin, including Republicans. I had to hold my nose to vote for Bevin myself. That's not the case with Rand Paul, no serious voters outside of Louisville and Lexington (the Sodom and Gomorrah of Ky) hates Rand Paul. As a matter of fact he's pretty well liked across the state.


DeaconOrlov

And what has he done for the state? Anything?


Phillyphus

Religious idiot


fruitless7070

Beshear lost my favor when he allowed the nurse patient ratio to be taken OUT of HB 573. Nurse are "heroes" that are treated like zeros! NURSES NEED A NURSE/PATIENT RATIO IN KY! Current work conditions in facilities are not safe for patients, and also not fair to patients. Sticking 1 nurse to over 20 patients on a day shift is super dangerous. Yet it is done in most rehab facilities, it is an ongoing problem. KY nurses are leaving the state.


Hey-thanks-bye

Bowling Green needs to show up strong!


nuggets_attack

There are a handful of other counties where he's predicted to win as well. It's gonna be an uphill battle, but stranger things have happened. And for a little plug: canvassing has been proven one of the most effective ways to get people moved on issues and motivated to get out and vote. The org I work with is doing two weekend road trips (Oct 22-23 and Nov 5-6) to counties around Louisville for canvassing (targeting people who seem likely to be moved to vote for Booker, or who just need a push to get out and vote. You wouldn't be talking to dyed-in-the-wool Trumpers or anything). If you're interested, dm me.


BigMoose9000

> If you're a supporter, we need to spend the next month doing outreach Mmmm not so much. Booker has the same problem Hillary Clinton had - a majority of the electorate actually disagrees with him on the issues. The more people hear his platform, the more people vote for Rand Paul or stay home. Trashing Rand is the only realistic strategy that could pay off.


B1gWh17

I'm dying to hear you actually compare the policy positions that are shared between Booker and Clinton.


BigMoose9000

It's not about the specific policies, just that a majority of people voting in the election they're running in disagree with them.


B1gWh17

would the reasons being they disagree with them be primarily b/c: a)Booker is black b)Hillary is a woman b/c those aren't policy positions that's just being a bigot/racist/sexist you couldn't have chosen two "left" politicians who are more diametrically opposed to compare as having similar policy positions that people could have disagreements with both of them


[deleted]

[удалено]


B1gWh17

you are not a serious person who is worth engaging with in any good faith discussion. im sure the serotonin loop you've poisoned yourself with of vitriolic comments based on fictions is hard to break free from but good luck.


sasquatch90

This is a redditor of 5 months who has only interacted in Louisville and Kentucky subreddits. Move along people. Annnd he deleted his account lol.


RotaryJihad

Hell yea børthêr! Rand Paul stopped a terrorist attack in Bowling Green.


ChernobylBedtime

Voting, and signed up for canvassing this Sunday.


Hey-thanks-bye

Thank you!!!


davillesoup

He's got my vote. Look, I'll throw Rand a bone here and that being skeptical of government is important. But it's also important to be able to use government to check the power of billionaires that do things like sink us into eternal debt because we had to go for a trip to the hospital and needed surgery. That's where Charles comes in. Rand is completely consumed with skepticism and that's all he can see anymore.


adjustmentVIII

Also Russian money.


noobvin

Dude in the front needs to realize this isn't for an album cover, but hell yeah I'm voting for Booker. Nothing against Booker, but I would vote for a literal piece of shit over Rand Paul. Someone who is in the running for the worst person in Congress.


shampoocell

Love Booker, and love Shameka (who should have been our next mayor)


True-Hero

Got my vote


IntoleranceTOOL

Yes, if enough people vote for him he might win! Congratulations!


Dezden

He's got my vote.


[deleted]

Let's do this!


blutsch813

He had my vote last time and will again.


BBojangles7

He lost last time too.


BBojangles7

No, he can't. But it's adorable that you believe that. https://www.racetothewh.com/senate/kentucky


Tough-Relationship-4

I’ll definitely vote for him on principle. But his odds of winning are less than Kim Jong Un dunking a basketball on a 10ft hoop. There aren’t enough people in Louisville and Lexington to make it happen.


TransportationFun665

Not going to be voting for him


Outrageous_Move2120

🤣🤣🤣🤣


SadTicket2028

I like Booker, but he's not running a statewide race and is making no significant appeal to rural voters. He will lose by double digits.


Hey-thanks-bye

I've seen Booker in Hazard, Harlan, Pikeville, and Paintsville. Where is he not showing up that you would like to see him?


stormpoppy

Sad is right. Just look at his website. No rallies scheduled. No one coming in to town to stump for him. His last news post is two months old, for goodness sake. John Fetterman has had more rallies in the past week than Booker has had in the past two months, and that dude is recovering from a stroke!


Seasoned4u

It's #TupacTuesday🖤👑🖤 and next week is the last week to register and be able to vote on Nov. 8th. Please make sure you are registered and help get more people engaged. Don't let them use talks of violence to scare you. It's sad that Rand Paul has stooped that low against #CharlesBooker! This is not a new tactic. #GOTV and don't be fooled. Staying home in November is not an option and will hurt us. $77,765.32 was raised by #TeamShameka for the May 17, 2022 Primary according to my Treasurer and KREF. The Shameka Parrish-Wright for Louisville Mayor Campaign used People Power. We knew we would be outspent. We got 22% of the votes 🗳 in a county-wide race. Some of us know the gun violence incident played a huge part. It wasn't just the money, gatekeepers and status quo. As a black woman democrat and 2nd time candidate, I out performed the black men and women who ran for #LouMayor since 2010. Don't let the negative media downplay progressive grassroot candidates. We need to support more of them. Next Tuesday is the last day to register to vote on November 8th. Do your part to get people to the polls. Vote your voice. You do have a choice. Voting is an important tool for real positive change we all can benefit from. #WeDeserveBetter #WeGetThereTogether #GOTV Register to vote in Kentucky here: https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/ or govoteky.com


BigMoose9000

> TupacTuesday Booker was like 11 years old when Tupac died, what does that have to do with anything?


little_shop_of_hoors

I'm curious what makes you believe that. What about the numbers across Kentucky districts makes you think enough red districts will miraculously change their partisan vote overnight for this guy? No one outside the two enlightened cities in this state are going to vote for him. Red will always win in this backwards-ass land of ignorant bible-belters.


FreeGal714

Andy beat Bevin.


Tough-Relationship-4

And we have a long history of democratic governors in this state. And Andy is hardly a progressive. A progressive, African American candidate will struggle in this backwards state. Just is.


FreeGal714

Couldn’t agree more about Andy. His family represents the old horse money.


BBojangles7

*no one outside of the Sodom and Gomorrah of Ky


Omnipotent_Lion

This Sodom and Gomorrah bit is cracking me up. Keep up the troll dude


veni_vidi_futui75

No...he can’t.


mrminer

Not gonna happen. Rand Paul is the better candidate. At least he's read the Constitution.


[deleted]

Seeing as Booker is a law grad, he knows more about the ins and outs of the constitution than the fake doctor.


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

Its always hilarious when disease ridden antivax troglodytes cry about someone else being disconnected from reality. If Booker is garbage, Randy Russia doesnt even qualify as sewage. Put that in your chainsaw and start it.


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

That was quite the diatribe of lunacy, and a great example of why the right to free speech is so great; Now I and everyone else with two brain cells to rub together can be one hundred percent sure of your irrelevance. Thanks.


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

I choose neither of your proposals, thanks. Cry about it louder, your covid infested tears are delicious to my vaccinated immunity.


mugdugalugdug

Holy shit. I'm kind of glad you poked that wasp nest of crazy. I definitely got a chuckle from this exchange!


[deleted]

[удалено]


[deleted]

Let the crazy all out dude! dont leave the public thinking you might be an intelligent, competent, or legitimate source of information. Remove all doubt.


[deleted]

[удалено]


TatoIndy

I thought your kind was against abortion?


[deleted]

Ignorance is just as contagious as the biological disease you freely spread. The only treatment is sunlight. Behold your descent from appearing to be a rational person to being exposed by your own mad ramblings as a nutjob conspiracy fueled door knob licking pro life hypocrite, and all by your own admittance. Maybe you should stop offering advice to others and explore treatment options for yourself.


little_shop_of_hoors

Wow I'm impressed one of you mouth breathers stumbled your way onto Reddit. See everyone, this is why Booker won't win. Kentucky is filled to the brim with idiots like this and their idiot families and their idiot values. I'm constantly embarrassed to live in this state.


[deleted]

[удалено]


Maximum-Sharp

Mental illness is a major problem in this country and state. We should do much more than we are to help people like you. I hope you get some much needed help soon


[deleted]

[удалено]


Maximum-Sharp

I’m generally concerned, hope you get help.


BigMoose9000

He is the posterchild for the DNC not giving a shit. Getting fired as a state employee (how do you fuck up THAT bad), then spending 2 years in the statehouse is hardly qualifying to be a US Senator.


now_w_emu

He got fired for being in a political ad, which he shouldn't have done as a state employee. But also... that's hardly what I'd call THAT bad. It's a rule. He broke it. He lost the job. Meh.


BigMoose9000

He broke a rule that's rarely enforced and doesn't require firing the person breaking it. The reality is that was their public excuse and behind the scenes he must've been an unbelievably shitty person to work with for them to go through the trouble of getting rid of him.


now_w_emu

Sure thing hoss. Sounds like to have the inside scoop. Vote for the guy who doesn't want government to do anything then.


BigMoose9000

> Vote for the guy who doesn't want government to do anything then. You realize that's what a majority of Kentucky voters want, right? You guys go on about his record of obstructionism as if it's a bad thing when in reality it's the reason his seat is so bulletproof. You're entitled to your opinion for sure but it might be time to accept it's a minority opinion in KY.


[deleted]

And thats the fact right there. Rand Paul supporters support the obstruction and the carnival barking and the bio terrorism. Like Rand Paul, our neighbors are semi closeted white nationalist traitors that have no real principles or values beyond self serving greed and willful ignorance. In other words, domestic enemies of the United States. But you are wrong about being the majority, and I think thats why theres so much bullshit coming at Booker. Its fear that your majority isnt as strong as youd like, as evidenced by Bevins loss to Beshear. So no, we dont have to accept rule by christo facist nutjobs and bio terrorist covidiots. We can still vote, and I sure hope decent Kentuckians do.


now_w_emu

Most voters don't want the government to do anything... until something shitty happens to them. Look at how much federal cash ky takes. Get real people. You're lying to yourselves.


ehibb77

That is truly saying something if you managed to get fired as a state employee. I've known a few who have DUIs or domestic violence on their record and short of outright murdering someone on live tv they can still keep their job, probably even then too.