The LuLac Edition #247, June 17th, 2007
PHOTO INDEX: PRESIDENT RICHARD M. NIXON AND A SHOT OF THE INFAMOUS WATERGATE COMPLEX.
WATERGATE AT 35
Thirty five years ago today, the Democratic headquarters in Washington, D.C. at the Watergate Hotel Complex were broken into by burglars. At first glance, it looked to be a small crime but it escalated into the forced resignation of a President. I had just graduated high school and was on my way to Washington, D.C. to attend school in early July. When I heard the news, I thought two things: 1. This was comical, even at that young age I had seen first hand how disorganized and cash poor all levels of the Democratic Party was. Having worked in the Humphrey Pennsylvania primary effort that spring, I was amused and amazed at how things ran in a major campaign. What could anyone want from these Democrats. 2. Number one all stated and said, I knew in my gut that this thinfg had all the earmarks of a major drama that had the potential to unfold historically if not immedtiately but somewhere down the road. In researching this edition on this anniversary, I came across the original newscast reported by Walter Cronkite on this news story. You can play it by clicking on the link at the end of this story. Something very striking about this report is the length of it, nearly 6 minutes. This is how broadcast news on the networks used to be, thorough and thoughtful. While we look at the break in through the rear view mirror 35 years later, it is also fascinating to compare the news reporting then and now. Here's that link from YOU TUBE, reported on June 19th, 1972 by Walter Cronkite. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I28mQEVJQso&mode=related&search.
NIPPED IN THE BUD?
Had a few comments on the last edition about the possibility of George "Nipper" Nowakowski running a write in campaign for Sheriff. Apparently this rumor has taken hold and there appears to be a plan to have his name written in given the ease the new voting machines allow for such actions. I was asked my opinion and on this and here are my thoughts:
1. Nipper has the political clout to get this accomplished. Even though he has lost every county wide election, the man has a solid block of support that will vote for him come hell or highwater.
2. If Nipper does this, he will get a good amount of votes from his base in the Pittston area to cause havoc. It won't be enough to win but it'll be significant.
3. It will be significant enough to pull enough votes away from Michael Savokinas and get Barry Stankus elected to a third term. Stankus' vote totals have decreased since his first election. Nothing he has done it's just that the Dems want to retain this office which used to be a "no brainer" for them. However, if Nipper goes with his write in effort, a Democratic recapture can be put in peril.
4. Dem Chair Mark Bufalino and his braintrust better have a sit down on this and see what can be done. Nipper has never made an electoral breakthrough with the party and this latest story is precisely the reason why. He has strength and can be a spoiler in this race.
posted by David Yonki @ 10:06 AM
6 comments
6 Comments:
Hey Dave: You know Nixon in that same year proclaimed Father's Day in 1972. Maybe he had a lot on his mind to deal with.
This Nipper is such a joke and he can't understand that the voters spoke and elected their democratic candidate for the office of Luzerne County Sheriff. This man has lost 5 times and he just won't go away. If voters choose to write him in this will be a wasted vote. He will probally pull more votes from the republican becuase Nipper is truly a republican. I just wish he would get it through his skull that the voters don't want him as their Sheriff.
The reason why Nipper is never going to be taken seriously by the Demos or either party for that matter is because he is a sore loser. It's terrible too because he had a great career in law enforcement and seems to be shooting himself in the foot all the time. You're correct Dave, if Nipper is allowed to do this, say hello to Barry Stankus for the third time!
This Nipper is a disgrace to politics along with being a sore loser. I bet there are a few clowns within the democratic party pushing Nipper to run again and lose again. It was clear on election day that certain people did not want Savokinas elected to the office of sheriff, but these phonys did not get their wishes. I known once Savokinas is elected in November he will serve this county fine and will do an outstanding job fighting crime. He will ensure that our children and citizens are safe within the county. So please get out and vote for Savokinas for your next sheriff
Mark Buff should not sit down with Nipper, this guy is a has been. What is he looking for another job? like his friend and fellow loser Zawatski was? He has sucked enough of the state's money on his retirement and he just wants another host to suck from, that being the tax payers. Voters do you self a favor and send Nipper packing again along with that slug Zawatski.
Hey Yonk I hear that Savokinas now has the backing of Carl Zawatski. They have been seen on the trail working events in Wilkes-Barre and Hazelton areas.
Why is it that your site is not reporting this?????
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