Lifflander to Run Again
July 24th, 2008 • Related • Filed Under
By Delaware Dem
After Republican John Atkins was forced to resign from his office in disgrace, Democrat Barbara Lifflander and Republican Greg Hastings ran in a special election to fill the 41st District’s seat. Hastings won. Now Atkins claims he is a Democrat, and wants to run as a Democrat to get his old job back.
Thank God we have a real Democrat to challenge this drunken power hungry fake one. For some unknown reason, people claim Atkins is popular in his district, and he may well win the primary.
Well, let me ask him one question:
Mr. Atkins, who are you voting for and supporting for President: John McCain or Barack Obama?
Comment by meatball on 24 July 2008 at 8:56 am:
Traveling through the 41st I saw quite a few Atkins signs last night. There were no other candidates’ signage to be seen. Atkins’ signs are void of any party affiliation and in the radio spots I’ve heard, he basically says he is a conservative who will vote conservatively.
Comment by AtkinsWatch on 24 July 2008 at 9:03 am:
Great campaign strategy for the Democratic primary, John.
Big question: who do Carney, Markell & Denn endorse in the 41st primary?
Comment by liberalgeek on 24 July 2008 at 9:09 am:
I thought that Hastings beat a former cop.
Comment by meatball on 24 July 2008 at 9:31 am:
Lynn Bullock is retired DSP captain. He was also mayor of Millsboro for a couple of terms.
Comment by liberalgeek on 24 July 2008 at 9:35 am:
That’s him. Thanks.
Comment by M.Opaliski on 24 July 2008 at 9:51 am:
It was a three-way race in the 41st Special Election but Lifflander wasn’t involved in it …
Comment by OldHickory on 24 July 2008 at 10:04 am:
Didn’t Atkins run a write in campaign? I thought with him there were 4 altogether in the special election.
Comment by M.Opaliski on 24 July 2008 at 10:20 am:
He has stated that he had no involvement with that effort, the write-in effort …
Comment by dorothy boucher on 24 July 2008 at 10:22 am:
Who are you delawaredem? Care to leave your name? Just like to know who is bloging.
Comment by delawaredem on 24 July 2008 at 10:26 am:
My real name is Jason Melrath.
Comment by OldHickory on 24 July 2008 at 10:30 am:
No involvement? OK. In that case I’ve got a bridge to sell you….
Comment by arthur on 24 July 2008 at 10:33 am:
politicians are only concerned with themselves. there is no other ‘job’ that you get from winning a popularity contest. no who else besides ego maniacs would want to get a job based on how many people like them?
Comment by annon2 on 24 July 2008 at 10:38 am:
Poor Adkins. No job, nothing to do. Gee, that legislator job made me important.
Comment by meatball on 24 July 2008 at 11:46 am:
John Burton was the Indy candidate. Atkins denied involvement, but became a regular caller on local talk radio. The financial backing came from the head of a prominent farming family from the Seaford/Laurel area who claims he is a Dem. David Horsey is his name.
I believe Atkins owns the vegetable stand on 113 in Dagsboro.
Comment by Badmon3333 on 24 July 2008 at 12:52 pm:
Barbara Lifflander can claim one thing on her political resume: getting beaten soundly by John Atkins (70-30 in ‘04, 65-35 in ‘06). True, he didn’t have DUI and domestic violence controversy on his record back then, but I have a bad feeling he’s going to beat her again.
As for beating Hastings, well, we’ll see how the 7/28 debate goes in Oak Orchard.
Comment by potnetsgal on 24 July 2008 at 4:22 pm:
Lifflander has stated in past campaigns that she would introduce same sex marraige, and abortions without parental consent for minors as young as 13. She is from Yonkers, New York and too liberal to win in Sussex County. The Local D’s didn’t endorse her in the last two general elections when she was the only democrat on the ballot. Alot I mean ALOT of Atkins signs in front yards in that district!
Comment by Politico on 24 July 2008 at 7:57 pm:
I didn’t like how Adkins acted when he got in trouble, but, he was always there for his constituents and that is what wins elections. If Rep. Hastings has not been doing his constituent work he is going to be in trouble.
What I find interesting is that the Dems in the Del. House went after Adkins when he got in trouble. He wasn’t fit to hold office. Now, they love him! It is funny has opinions change when looking for that magical number 21!
Comment by barbara lifflaznder on 5 August 2008 at 3:18 pm:
I consider myself a Loou Dobbs conservative with a brain, although I have been anactive Dem all my life, even bfore I was able to vote. This is a challenge of principle. Once again,no one in 41st wanted the spot, so a deal was convneinelty cut. This is an impotant seat for both parties. Late as i was for filing, my campaign is in fulll swing and I welcome all registered Democrats of the 41st to jump on board. Liars to the Ethics Committe and wife beaters not welcome. bbl