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Pflug to run for supervisor again
By Steve Dunn/Gate City Managing Editor
Having come so close in the Democratic primary in June, former Lee County Supervisor Matt Pflug of Keokuk is seeking the District 5 seat after a successful petition drive.
Pflug, who served on the board of supervisors during 2000-2004, obtained the necessary 47 signatures by 5 p.m. Aug. 27 to be nominated by petition. He lost to Janet Fife-LaFrenz by seven votes in the Democratic primary. A recount at his request did not change the results of the primary.
“It's something that doesn't happen every day,” he said about his near miss in the primary. “There are a lot of registered independents now. I'll be paying a lot of attention to them.
“At the local level people vote for the person regardless of party affiliation,” he added.
Pflug believes his prior experience as a supervisor is a plus in his race with Fife-LaFrenz and Republican Mike O'Connor, also of Keokuk.
“It takes a good four years to get familiar with the board and I have that,” he said. “Knowing your department heads also is a key.”
He pointed out people who want to vote for him will have to fill in the oval by his name on the ballot.
Pflug wouldn't be surprised if the issue of consolidating the county offices comes up again.
“On paper it makes a lot of sense, but the seed money to make it happen is huge,” he said. “It would take a lot of money to put that in operation. At some point, though, it will have to be seriously talked about.”
Pflug is a member of the management team at the Flying J Travel Plaza in Wayland, Mo. After graduating from Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk, he received an associate of arts degree from Southeastern Community College and a bachelor of science degree with a major in recreation and park administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill.0
Pflug, who served on the board of supervisors during 2000-2004, obtained the necessary 47 signatures by 5 p.m. Aug. 27 to be nominated by petition. He lost to Janet Fife-LaFrenz by seven votes in the Democratic primary. A recount at his request did not change the results of the primary.
“It's something that doesn't happen every day,” he said about his near miss in the primary. “There are a lot of registered independents now. I'll be paying a lot of attention to them.
“At the local level people vote for the person regardless of party affiliation,” he added.
Pflug believes his prior experience as a supervisor is a plus in his race with Fife-LaFrenz and Republican Mike O'Connor, also of Keokuk.
“It takes a good four years to get familiar with the board and I have that,” he said. “Knowing your department heads also is a key.”
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Pflug wouldn't be surprised if the issue of consolidating the county offices comes up again.
“On paper it makes a lot of sense, but the seed money to make it happen is huge,” he said. “It would take a lot of money to put that in operation. At some point, though, it will have to be seriously talked about.”
Pflug is a member of the management team at the Flying J Travel Plaza in Wayland, Mo. After graduating from Cardinal Stritch High School in Keokuk, he received an associate of arts degree from Southeastern Community College and a bachelor of science degree with a major in recreation and park administration from Western Illinois University in Macomb, Ill.0
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Clarit wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:35 PM:
" Mike O'Connor is a liberal Republican. Not all Republicans are conservative, not all Democrats are liberal. Democrats were conservative in Truman's day, and in the blue collar communities such as Keokuk they still are.
Things are not as simple as a child's bedtime story. Matt is the best person for the job. "
Things are not as simple as a child's bedtime story. Matt is the best person for the job. "
To be afraid wrote on Sep 17, 2008 8:28 PM:
" Have you ever walked down the street in town? Should I look at you and assume I should be afraid because you have no education and might vote. Everyone has the rite to vote if they are registered. "
You SOUND wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:27 PM:
" INTERESTED you sound like my kind of people. I have never voted a straight ticket I vote for the individual. I really do think though the mess things are in the country could really use a viable third party to give people a real choice. Just my opinion. "
I guess that it is official wrote on Sep 17, 2008 6:05 PM:
" All of our rights are slowly being taken away. I enjoy looking into whomever I decide to vote for, but what is the point? Apparently noone else feels that way anymore. I agree with "why even vote". If all that matters is who you signed up for several years ago, than just let the DMV decide the election for us. "
Be afraid wrote on Sep 17, 2008 4:02 PM:
" Look at what walks down the streets in town. They have no education or smarts. And these so called people have the right to vote! Be afraid be very afraid! "
Interested wrote on Sep 17, 2008 2:33 PM:
" To: ARE YOU: No, I most definitely am not of British descent, however I am an Anglofile. And....my family does come from Europe, however, I am American born and therefore am a citizen and have a right to speak because I do vote. Did you know that even if you are not yet a citizen, you can vote? Sounds crazy doesn't it?
Hey, let's get off HItler....he was a very mean cruel leader and should not have the honor of being remembered or spoken of unless to teach others so it doesn't happen again. "
Hey, let's get off HItler....he was a very mean cruel leader and should not have the honor of being remembered or spoken of unless to teach others so it doesn't happen again. "
Are You Kiding wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:43 PM:
" Are you kiding My God if Hitler had one we wouldn't be stuck with bush. Any loyal democrat would vote for Hitler before any republican. "
Biggles wrote on Sep 17, 2008 1:09 PM:
" I would take wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:48 PM:
" I would take Hitler over who is in the white house! "
This comment earned three awards: Funniest Post of the Day, Saddest Post of the Week, and Scariest Post of the Year.
Let's hope this type of thinking is not indicative of the educational levels in Keokuk. "
" I would take Hitler over who is in the white house! "
This comment earned three awards: Funniest Post of the Day, Saddest Post of the Week, and Scariest Post of the Year.
Let's hope this type of thinking is not indicative of the educational levels in Keokuk. "
MY GOD wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:09 AM:
" How could anybody think that Hitler would be better than Bush! "
Are You wrote on Sep 17, 2008 9:29 AM:
" Interested your comment stiff upper lip makes you sound like you are british. If you are keep your nose out of American politics limey! "
Interested wrote on Sep 17, 2008 5:56 AM:
" Ummm....uh oh......hey guys, c'mon.....I mean, ya think maybe ya oughta take back what some of you just said regarding Hitler as well as unions? Do any of you know about Hitler? Either you are too young and have not yet studied about him or you are just old and very forgetful. If you are very young, then I suggest you do some research. If you are an adult, then you must not have had any family members sent to any gas chambers. Lucky you. Please know that as bad as Bush, Cheney, and Rice are, they could not be that bad. I hope there never is another person like Hitler.
And for gosh sakes, to say if you are not for unions, you are unpatriotic!!! C'mon, are you just trying to keep this thread going? I am for unions. I was a union steward and as a matter of fact, a very good one. I took a college course specifically for and about unions and the federal government as well as state rules and guidelines. However, that is my right, just as it is a right for people to chose not to be 'for' unions. How can the democratic party get anywhere if it is being so split right now? Remember people...strenghth in unity. Our country is split, different religions are splitting, both the democratic party and the republican party are splitting. Not a good picture is it? What can we do to change this? And...since Mrs. Fife and Matt Pflug were only about 5 votes different, then let them run again....that's freedom...let's enjoy watching....let's laugh again. Let's have a better sense of humor, stiff upper lip and all that!!!! "
And for gosh sakes, to say if you are not for unions, you are unpatriotic!!! C'mon, are you just trying to keep this thread going? I am for unions. I was a union steward and as a matter of fact, a very good one. I took a college course specifically for and about unions and the federal government as well as state rules and guidelines. However, that is my right, just as it is a right for people to chose not to be 'for' unions. How can the democratic party get anywhere if it is being so split right now? Remember people...strenghth in unity. Our country is split, different religions are splitting, both the democratic party and the republican party are splitting. Not a good picture is it? What can we do to change this? And...since Mrs. Fife and Matt Pflug were only about 5 votes different, then let them run again....that's freedom...let's enjoy watching....let's laugh again. Let's have a better sense of humor, stiff upper lip and all that!!!! "
union wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:49 PM:
" If you are for unions you are democrate,if you are not for unions you are anti american "
Why even vote wrote on Sep 16, 2008 2:24 PM:
" According to what is being said in here, there is no need to vote at all anymore. We should just let someone count up how many republicans we have and how many democrats we have and do away with the voting process. According to what I am reading in here, what the candidates represent no longer matters. All that matters is what party you signed up for back when you obtained your driver's license. How sad is it that this is what our future will be based upon. A decsion that most of us made when we received our license years ago. "
Easy to be a Democrat wrote on Sep 16, 2008 12:33 PM:
" Wow, it sure is easy to be a Democrat. No need to study the issues. No need to listen to the candidates speak. No need to decide what is "fair and balanced" when listening to the news. Simply go to the polls on election day and vote a straight democratic ticket. When I was a young pup I registered as an independent. The concept of one party having all of the best candidates and right ideas just didn't seem plausible. Over the years I always voted a split ticket. I am smart enough to know you must give the president a Congress that he can work with and take that into consideration when voting. The same is true on the state level - give the governor legislators that can get the job done. On county and city level, I study the candidates and make my decisions on their individual merits, regardless of party affiliation. I have voted for Democrats and Republicans over the years and am proud of the choices I have made. Thank goodness there are others like me that are not puppets. "
To how about being a good citizen wrote on Sep 16, 2008 8:03 AM:
" If you don't vote the way the democrat party tells you to you are not only not agood citizen, but you are not a patriotic american. I would vote for Hitler and the nazi party brfore I would vote for a republican. "
He Knows wrote on Sep 15, 2008 10:00 PM:
" To How About Being A Good Citizen. If you are a good citizen you will do what the party tells you to do. Otherwise you are a republican. "
Larussa wrote on Sep 15, 2008 7:22 PM:
" What makes people think he is a good democrat, he is another Joe Lieberman. He might as well go down and work at the Repoublican Headquarters where he would fit right in. "
How about being a good citizen wrote on Sep 15, 2008 6:54 PM:
" Are you people all brain-washed. I actually take the time to get to know whom I am voting for. I don't just allow a party to tell me who or who not to vote for. According to what you guys are saying, there is no reason to even campaign anymore. Maybe you all need to step outside and see that there is a big country out there that expects its voters to research whom they are putting in office. "He knows" & "Loyal", you are both followers. With your mentality & lack of independance you could never be leaders. Are these the values that you have installed in your children too? To let some party tell you whom you will vote for? To let someone else make your decisions for you? How do you survive in this society than if you can't even decide whom you want to run it? It is lazy of all of us to just vote because some party told us who to vote for. You are suppose to support your candidate, not be told to. How sad that these are some of the people helping to decide the future of our economy, yet they won't even look into all of the people that will be shaping it before they vote. "
He Knows wrote on Sep 15, 2008 3:06 PM:
" To be a good democrat you have to be 100% loyal to the party whether you agree or not. That is what Jerry Kearns says and he is going to be the next state rep. "
LOYAL wrote on Sep 15, 2008 2:27 PM:
" I hope the person that called themselves a GOOD DEMOCRAT will take the time to read this. What a good Demcrat is is a person that follows the party leadership no matter what. So instead of questioning what they do just do it because it is for your own good. "
A Good Democrat wrote on Sep 15, 2008 9:00 AM:
" It seems to me that being a good Lee County Democrat would consist of 'falling in line' with the party's leaders.
Somewhere along the line the LCDP has found it acceptable to oust incumbent candidates i.e. Matt Pflug/George Morgan and Mary Kohler/Janet Strunk. I guess politics is politics but didn't Morgan, their hand picked candidate, deliver control of the Board of Supervisors to the Republicans? Is that being a Good Democrat? What they did to Mary Kohler is down right sad. When you compared Kohler's and Strunk's experience how can anyone in their right mind have voted any other way than Kohler. Oh wait I 'm sorry the LCDP leadership wanted her out. Unforetunate it seems when someone has a political axe to grind. Is being a good Democrat consist of putting politics above your County?
Can anyone blame Pflug? When you get ran out of an office you have held and want to hold again only to have your party's leadership run against you then one can see Pflug's motivation.
Also I highly doubt that Matt will be the only candidate in this election out pushing Absentee ballots. This method runs party wide. So let's stop pointing fingers. I plan to vote for Pflug because I believe he is the most experienced and qualified candidate. Maybe it's time we re-examine what it means to be a 'Good Democrat'......for the sake of the County.
Good Luck Matt. "
Somewhere along the line the LCDP has found it acceptable to oust incumbent candidates i.e. Matt Pflug/George Morgan and Mary Kohler/Janet Strunk. I guess politics is politics but didn't Morgan, their hand picked candidate, deliver control of the Board of Supervisors to the Republicans? Is that being a Good Democrat? What they did to Mary Kohler is down right sad. When you compared Kohler's and Strunk's experience how can anyone in their right mind have voted any other way than Kohler. Oh wait I 'm sorry the LCDP leadership wanted her out. Unforetunate it seems when someone has a political axe to grind. Is being a good Democrat consist of putting politics above your County?
Can anyone blame Pflug? When you get ran out of an office you have held and want to hold again only to have your party's leadership run against you then one can see Pflug's motivation.
Also I highly doubt that Matt will be the only candidate in this election out pushing Absentee ballots. This method runs party wide. So let's stop pointing fingers. I plan to vote for Pflug because I believe he is the most experienced and qualified candidate. Maybe it's time we re-examine what it means to be a 'Good Democrat'......for the sake of the County.
Good Luck Matt. "
seems decent wrote on Sep 14, 2008 3:57 PM:
" I thought Kreigers got ran out because the Hawkeye didn't want competition that close, just what I heard! As far as the cell phone business it was Cingular (which has now become AT&T) I believe and they have great service just not around here we just were not ready for it..towers ect. At least the guy is trying. I don't know Matt personally but I have spoke with him a few times and he seems like a decent guy. What is wrong with working for Flying J he is a manager, not cleaning the toilets (not that theres anything wrong with that) He is a better choice than what we have now so he will have my vote. "
FEZ wrote on Sep 14, 2008 2:03 PM:
" As far as Kriegers, the impression was always given that HE HIMSELF was buying the franchise and bringing it in, there were several articles in the paper about it,
But strangely no articles about why it was called off, it just never happened. "
But strangely no articles about why it was called off, it just never happened. "
Interested wrote on Sep 14, 2008 1:22 AM:
" Boy, there sure are some really hateful people out there!!!! Be careful of what you have been accusing the Pflug family of doing unless you can back it up properly. Some of you are getting pretty slanderous. And, about his jobs....didn't Verizon go out of business? That really didn't have anything to do with people that worked for that company. And, Kriegers as I recall, decided not to build here....again, not Mr. Pflug's fault. What in the world is wrong with managing the Flying J???? It's a decent, honest, living. What do all of you do for a living that you can criticize others? I'm just saying....maybe we should all make sure we don't live in a glass house before we throw stones at someone. If he wants to run for office, fine, great....if you don't like it then simply vote for someone else. I thought we lived in a democracy....oh,,,that's right....Bush took that away from us too.....sorry "
Pfluging wrote on Sep 13, 2008 4:57 PM:
" I personally know about this. Someone near and dear to me was in declining health but still living at home. Matt called several times insisting that he arrange for an absentee ballot. An absentee ballot arrived and Matt then started calling wanting to know when he could pick it up. It is hard to explain how something as simple as this can be so overwhelming to a person who is not well -- but it is overwhelming for many elderly people to be badgered about filling out an absentee ballot. I will never forget this and I will not be voting for Matt. "
Concerned wrote on Sep 13, 2008 3:46 PM:
" Concerned: To u.n known = You say that you served with Janet and that when Janet goes into a meeting she has researched the facts and issues and that she knows what she is talking about? Then maybe you can explain why she always abstained on the liquor votes when she was on the City Council. Can we expect the same from her if she gets elected to the Board of Supervisors??????? I thought she is supposed to vote the wishes of the people, not give a personal opinion.....
From, Concerned and I approve this message "
From, Concerned and I approve this message "
Short Bus for liberals wrote on Sep 13, 2008 3:41 PM:
" This guy needs an assigned set on the short bus for liberals. Beep-beep. "
Okay wrote on Sep 13, 2008 12:16 PM:
" Larussa- And whats your point? How many people voted for him? How much did he loose by? As I said before if the situation was reversed I don't think anybody posting here would be as outraged.
As far as the other comments in this thread.
"Phluging" Show some actual proof instead of unsubstantiated claims. And I am still waiting for someone to enlighten me on why it matters if his cell phone business failed, since so many other businesses have failed in this dying town. All I see in all these posts is petty personal shots by people that have no clue what they are talking about, and if thats the true democrat way then god help us. A prime example is the person who tried to take pot shots at Matts MANAGER position at Flying J, and came out looking like an idiot that has no clue what they are speaking about. But then again this person is probably a TRUE DEMOCRAT. I have worked with Matt in the past, and have found him to be a very intelligent down to earth individual.
Kreigers- I would of bailed on that JOKE as well, gotta go with a actual job where you will be making money, and not an on again off again shopping plaza.
True Democrat comments.
If Hillary chose to peruse it, then that is her RIGHT, wouldn't of made her a bad democrat. Might actually of made her a better democrat, if she thought she could do a better job then Obama can. Its hard to imagine how people can be so wrapped up in themselves that they cannot fathom the thought of somebody not conforming to what they expect them to be. I'm still waiting for a reason as to why this makes Matt a "bad democrat". He wants to run, lost by a small small margin, and got himself on the ticket anyway. Democracy folks. Oh my, it might take votes away from Fife-Lafrenz and let the Republican walk in. Well I guess she is just going to have to step up her game isn't she. If the votes get split between the two Dems, does that make the ones who voted for Matt a BAD DEMOCRAT? If you don't like what he is doing don't vote for him, its as simple as that.
But I am not going to get anywhere with this argument, and neither are any of you, so lets just agree to disagree and come election day do what we do best VOTE. "
As far as the other comments in this thread.
"Phluging" Show some actual proof instead of unsubstantiated claims. And I am still waiting for someone to enlighten me on why it matters if his cell phone business failed, since so many other businesses have failed in this dying town. All I see in all these posts is petty personal shots by people that have no clue what they are talking about, and if thats the true democrat way then god help us. A prime example is the person who tried to take pot shots at Matts MANAGER position at Flying J, and came out looking like an idiot that has no clue what they are speaking about. But then again this person is probably a TRUE DEMOCRAT. I have worked with Matt in the past, and have found him to be a very intelligent down to earth individual.
Kreigers- I would of bailed on that JOKE as well, gotta go with a actual job where you will be making money, and not an on again off again shopping plaza.
True Democrat comments.
If Hillary chose to peruse it, then that is her RIGHT, wouldn't of made her a bad democrat. Might actually of made her a better democrat, if she thought she could do a better job then Obama can. Its hard to imagine how people can be so wrapped up in themselves that they cannot fathom the thought of somebody not conforming to what they expect them to be. I'm still waiting for a reason as to why this makes Matt a "bad democrat". He wants to run, lost by a small small margin, and got himself on the ticket anyway. Democracy folks. Oh my, it might take votes away from Fife-Lafrenz and let the Republican walk in. Well I guess she is just going to have to step up her game isn't she. If the votes get split between the two Dems, does that make the ones who voted for Matt a BAD DEMOCRAT? If you don't like what he is doing don't vote for him, its as simple as that.
But I am not going to get anywhere with this argument, and neither are any of you, so lets just agree to disagree and come election day do what we do best VOTE. "
Larussa wrote on Sep 12, 2008 7:39 PM:
" To Okay, how many times do you go to the well and finally realize that the voters don't want you in office. ONCE AGAIN HE HAS ABANDONED HIS PARTY AND I REPEAT, HE IS NOT A GOOD DEMOCRAT. "
A true democrat... wrote on Sep 12, 2008 6:19 PM:
" A true Democrat (or Republican), would accept that the party member that won the primary fair and square is the Democrat to run for that seat.
What if Hillary Clinton decided tommorow to announce that she was running for president? They would roast her, because she would be hurting the chances of the Democrats nominee by taking votes away from the nominee.
If O'Connor wins this seat, do you think that it could be that the democratic votes were spread out among 2 democrats???
What is so important about a Lee COunty supervisor position anyway? "
What if Hillary Clinton decided tommorow to announce that she was running for president? They would roast her, because she would be hurting the chances of the Democrats nominee by taking votes away from the nominee.
If O'Connor wins this seat, do you think that it could be that the democratic votes were spread out among 2 democrats???
What is so important about a Lee COunty supervisor position anyway? "
Okay wrote on Sep 12, 2008 3:55 PM:
" Larussa-
How is it being a bad Democrat? How close was the race between the two? I guess being a "true Democrat" in your eyes is quitting when so many people voted for you and you lost by a very very small margin. I guess a free election is unheard of. My question is this, if it was reversed would you feel the same way?
Bringing up somebodies "failed" business ventures is very laughable especially with so many failed business that have came and gone in this fine city of ours. If you have any evidence as to why he stopped selling insurance or closed the cellphone store, I would love to hear it. But I can only imagine your response will be along the lines of "I heard blah blah blah", Or my uncles cousin's mother knows what really happened". YOU have no idea what really happened or why the business closed nor do I. But I don't go around pretending to be a "true Democrat" and in turn assume they have some inside knowledge on Matts personal and Business life. I say go for it Matt, let democracy decide. "
How is it being a bad Democrat? How close was the race between the two? I guess being a "true Democrat" in your eyes is quitting when so many people voted for you and you lost by a very very small margin. I guess a free election is unheard of. My question is this, if it was reversed would you feel the same way?
Bringing up somebodies "failed" business ventures is very laughable especially with so many failed business that have came and gone in this fine city of ours. If you have any evidence as to why he stopped selling insurance or closed the cellphone store, I would love to hear it. But I can only imagine your response will be along the lines of "I heard blah blah blah", Or my uncles cousin's mother knows what really happened". YOU have no idea what really happened or why the business closed nor do I. But I don't go around pretending to be a "true Democrat" and in turn assume they have some inside knowledge on Matts personal and Business life. I say go for it Matt, let democracy decide. "
mycents wrote on Sep 12, 2008 10:34 AM:
" To Muddy Water: Since when has same sex marriage been a bigger issue than war? Are you seriously saying that issue is a bigger threat to the security of our nation and more important to you than the situation in Iraq? Issues like these (same sex marriage and abortion, etc.) are just a smoke screen to keep the attention of the American public away from what is really going on in Washington. Sorry for getting off topic. Go Janet! "
Larussa wrote on Sep 12, 2008 9:54 AM:
" Come on Matt get off it. You have been defeated 4 times now so let it go. Your familyl is touting your business experience but isn't it a fact that you failed in the insurance industry and also a cell phone venture. If you wanted the board of supervisor seat you should have run as a Repulican which is really what you are doing. YOU HAVE ABANDONED YOUR PARTY SO PLEASE DON'T PORTRAY YOURSELF AS A GOOD DEMOCRAT BECASUE IT WON'T SELL. "
u.n. known wrote on Sep 11, 2008 6:07 PM:
" Just what is a "Liberal" anyway Mr. Clarity? If being a "Liberal" a bad thing? Just a phrase that someone
brought up.. I have worked and served with Janet, and all that I can say is, "when Janet goes into a meeting, she has researched the facts and issues enough that "She" knows what she is talking about. Sorry that I can't say
the same about Matt and Mike.......... "
brought up.. I have worked and served with Janet, and all that I can say is, "when Janet goes into a meeting, she has researched the facts and issues enough that "She" knows what she is talking about. Sorry that I can't say
the same about Matt and Mike.......... "
u.n. known wrote on Sep 11, 2008 6:02 PM:
" Hey Muddy Waters, we are talking County Politics, what are you talking about???National stuff is a bit different... "
okay wrote on Sep 11, 2008 5:45 PM:
" LEFTY_ Your understanding is apparently lacking. His tittle was Facility Manager. Meaning manger over the whole facility, C-store and Restaurant. Not to be confused with Mike Irwin who is the C-store general manager or the various c-store managers and restaurant managers. Basically he was in charge of maintaining the facility through management of several employees. He is no longer in this position for whatever reason, but I am assuming people like you will spread rumors with absolutely no facts or proof on why he demoted himself. So your attempt to make fun of his job comes off as kinda lacking intelligence.
And if I remember right this is America, and he is free to run if he wants no mater previous results, which were close. But then again, lets just throw out accusations with no PROOF except maybe "well my grandmas uncles cousins former roommate said its true." Seems to me by the votes cast, he had a lot of support, just getting edged out by a small margin. I guess those people who don't buy into Fife-Lafrenz don't count. Democrats always claim to be about America, except when it comes to voting I guess. "
And if I remember right this is America, and he is free to run if he wants no mater previous results, which were close. But then again, lets just throw out accusations with no PROOF except maybe "well my grandmas uncles cousins former roommate said its true." Seems to me by the votes cast, he had a lot of support, just getting edged out by a small margin. I guess those people who don't buy into Fife-Lafrenz don't count. Democrats always claim to be about America, except when it comes to voting I guess. "
Muddy Water wrote on Sep 11, 2008 1:59 PM:
" To Clarity - you are probably one of those Democrats that vote Democratic just because that is what you have always done and that is what your parents did before you. Look at the issues and look at each party's position on those issues. For the most part, Democrats are liberal and Republicans are conservative. Are you pro-life or pro-abortion? Are you for same sex marriage? Do you want more government involvment in your life or less? These are issues to think about other than the war in Iraq. "
Lefty wrote on Sep 11, 2008 12:46 PM:
" Hey Keosippi, why do you family members insist on embellishing his job. Management position? My understanding is he manages their small convenience store - similar to Casey's. Does he make pizzas also? "
Lefty wrote on Sep 11, 2008 8:17 AM:
" To Clarity. It's obvious, you wouldn't know a liberal from a head of lettuce. "
Keosippi wrote on Sep 11, 2008 12:26 AM:
" Matt bailed on the Kriegers project when he got the management position at The Flying J. "
Clarity wrote on Sep 10, 2008 10:30 PM:
" Clarity,
Other 2 liberals???? It amazes me how un informed so many people are that try to talk politics.
Fife-Lafrenz could be described as a liberal, but Mike O'COnnor running as a republican surely is not.
Do you even know what a Liberal is??? "
Other 2 liberals???? It amazes me how un informed so many people are that try to talk politics.
Fife-Lafrenz could be described as a liberal, but Mike O'COnnor running as a republican surely is not.
Do you even know what a Liberal is??? "
Strong Keokuk Democrats wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:54 PM:
" Go Matt Pflug!!! Anyone who is willing to run three times is a true Democrat and deserves the job. We want new young people running for office in our town. . We have not seen George Morgan or Janet Fife knocking on doors, staffing headquarters, picking up ballots or any of the hard work that goes along with being a politician. I will vote for you and will encourage everyone to do the same. I don't think it will be a hard sell. "
u.n known wrote on Sep 10, 2008 9:24 PM:
" If Matt wasn't an independant during the first race, how can he be an independant now. You mean that we could all create a new party for ourselves and get on any ballot, any time??? "
Clarity wrote on Sep 10, 2008 5:38 PM:
" Go Matt! I hope you beat the pants off those other two liberals! "
dooo daaaa wrote on Sep 10, 2008 3:08 PM:
" Kriegers??? He bailed on that a long time ago.
There is no Kriegers coming to Keokuk, instead we have what was once a nice park and exercise trail and is now a big pile of dirt. "
There is no Kriegers coming to Keokuk, instead we have what was once a nice park and exercise trail and is now a big pile of dirt. "
Lefty wrote on Sep 10, 2008 12:17 PM:
" Will Matt have time to be a supervisor? He manages a convenience store in Wayland and will soon be running the Kreiger's in the new strip mall across from Pizza Hut. Seems he will be stretched so thin he won't be able to devote enough time to any of the three positions. Oh well, a buck is still a buck. "
Interested wrote on Sep 10, 2008 1:44 AM:
" Wow!!! Wow!, you people really know how to beat someone up!! Sheesh! Mr. Pflug, I give you credit for taking hit after hit and still picking yourself up, dusting yourself off, and keeping on going!!!! Good for you!! I was unable to get to vote for you last time (illness) but God willing, I, as well as my spouse will vote for you this time. Matt only lost by a couple of votes....single digit....so....if I were he, I surely would think of running again. Sometimes we learn from our mistakes and I would rather have him in there than anyone else. You go Matt Pflug!!!!!! "
If not him then someone else wrote on Sep 7, 2008 7:01 AM:
" If he's not the one out harrassing the nursing home crowd then it will just be the other democrat doing it. But then again it's not called "Pfluging" for nothing. "
Be A Good Loser wrote on Sep 6, 2008 10:17 AM:
" Remember, it's not whether you won or lost, but how you played the game. Think about what is best for your party! I suppose you will be out harrassing old people again - trying to get all of those absentee votes. "
UNBELIEVEABLE wrote on Sep 4, 2008 4:56 PM:
" Come on Matt. Man up and drop out of the race. You lost "
st Ward Democrat wrote on Sep 3, 2008 5:53 PM:
" WE DON'T WANT THIS GUY AS OUR SUPERVISOR IN THE 1ST WARD. Pflugs claim to be these great Democrats except when they don't get their way and lose an election they take their ball and go play elsewhere? GIVE ME A BREAK. He lost. If Pflug are a REAL DEMOCRAT as he and his family claim, be a man and walk away. George Morgan beat Pflug in the election 2 to 1 and he tried to pull this baloney on him, too. Then he claims to be a Democrat again and get beat, AGAIN. How many times does Pflug need to be told that we don't want any more "yes man" representation like he gave us when he was on the Board before. Get some self-respect and drop out of the race.
Wow, I really cannot believe that he, of all Democrats, is pulling this game a second time. It will be easy to know where not to vote if character counts for anything. "
Wow, I really cannot believe that he, of all Democrats, is pulling this game a second time. It will be easy to know where not to vote if character counts for anything. "
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Interested wrote on Sep 17, 2008 10:57 PM:
I agree with the viable third party. This country needs a bit of a shake-up. Problem is....a third party president would probably not have anyone in Congress to help things along. Everything a third party person would try to do would go undone that's for sure. Maybe the secret really is, a 'VIABLE' third party. Someone both sides would sort of like and possibly go along with on a few things. It's scary right now, darn scary. I'm finding fault on both sides. "