The luLac Edition #3930, November 13th, 2018

13 QUESTIONS

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1. Well how did you think the election went? Are we doomed or saved?

Hah, neither. We still have a divided government. But now it is a government with checks and balances at least. Well, let’s just say checks. By the GOP losing the House it gives Dems an opportunity to forge a campaign platform.
They should just shut up about impeachment until the Mueller report comes out and if there is anything there or not. THen proceed if need be. They should pass Health care tweaks to the ACA, minimum wage and a sensible gun act. Then when the Senate blocks it, they and their candidate should run against McConnell and Trump. That would be my advice.

2. Was the Cartwright-Chrin race a surprise to you?

Yes, only in the fact that Cartwright won by so much. Apparently the new district was not buying what Chrin was selling. Plus it was a bad year to run here with Trump not being the vote draw that he barely was in ’16.

3. How many people have told you they were sick and tired of seeing you on TV all the time this election season?

About 200. Including Mrs. LuLac. So now you’re 201!

4. Do you think Scott Wagner, John Chrin and Lou Barletta will be back to run state wide?

Oh yes. Do not count them out. Pennsylvania does not mind candidates coming back. Bob Casey Senior and Junior lost races for Governor as did Arlen Specter. All three of those guys came back to prevail. A loss gives you name recognition which is a valuable currency.

5. Most effective ad campaigns this season?

Well I’m not saying it was effective since he lost but Denny Wolff’s manure ad was pretty good and got people talking.
The Barletta ad attacking Bob Casey after he took an ad that Barletta objected to was Projection at it’s finest. Barletta’s camp called the initial Casey ad despicable even though it never mentioned the Barletta grandchild. Weeks after the ad was gone the only person talking about it was Barletta, in effect politicizing to the end what he accused Casey of in the first place.

6. Do you think the votes should be counted in Florida?

You mean Flori-duh right? Well yes that’s what a recount is all about for heaven’s sake. This stuff the President put out as well as Rick Scott is the old GOP line about voter fraud. Tarone and I used to go through that tooth and nail. Count them.
But Flori-duh which has this superiority complex is the least superior of the entire 50 when it comes to getting elections right. Both parties are at fault.

7. Hey you’re a media guy, what are your thoughts on ABC’s Election night coverage and their set?

It looked ridiculous. They had like 16 analysts and reporters in a big round like T. Too hard to follow.

8. Do you think it’s a good idea for Beto O’Rourke to run for President?

No. We saw what both Obama and this guy gave us with little experience. Obama should have used his power wisely and ruthlessly instead of thinking that he was going to be loved by all. Trump is a train wreck who for some reason providence keeps smiling on as the guy takes credit for stuff he has no clue about.

9. Why do you think Property Tax Reform did not resonate in the 121st with Sue Henry and 22nd Senate with Frank Scavo?

A few reasons. The top of the ticket was weak. Plus their candidacies galvanized supporters of the incumbents to work hard for them. The 121st is the weakest district in the Luzerne county GOP. The 22nd Senate is made for a Democrat.
Here’s a big factor too. The failure of the government in Harrisburg to get property tax reform when the Casinos came about with that reform added as an incentive to get it passed, well people still remember that broken promise. Even though this was explained over and over, people were gun shy. Plus Dems of any stripe were in no mood to trust anything Republican this year.

10. What happened to the Caravan Yonki?

Ah election day happened and the fear that thousands were going to rape and pillage Shickshinny went away. GOP playbook, lies and fear.

11. Donald Trump’s calling out of people who lost in his own party?

Not surprising. He’s nothing but a big cry baby. He is fast becoming white noise to many Americans.

12. Trump’s treatment of the press, good or bad for America?

Bad. It’s actually Hitlerian when you think about it. What I would love to do is have them stop covering him. That’s oxygen to him. Just ignore him and go to Pence, the Cabinet and ask them questions.
Then you’ll see how fast this attention seeking slob comes around.

13. Do you regret anything you said on TV or radio this election cycle?

Yes. Jason Barsky on WILK asked me if I thought the Dems should pick a new Speaker and I said, “yeah maybe”. I’ve changed my mind on that. If they do, the small minded sexist bigots in the GOP as well as on FB would have won. This woman has been attacked by morons who have no clue about anything but their bobbing head acquiescence to memes and Rush talking points. I regret saying she should step aside. She has more balls than most in Congress. But that’s all I regret about TV and radio this year. Even though I was edited on Statewide TV for comments on another race.It was a clean edit and my colleagues and I were thrilled to be on state wide TV on "This Week In Pennsylvania".