The Democrats in the current Congress are all former members of Hee Haw, aren't they?

What a bunch of bigots! No surprise that these are Dems. Tha same anti - NASCAR bigotry came up in the Washington State legislature. Dems again. There are no bigger bigots than the Democratic party. Hands down. There are countless examples.

AWWWWW...poor little DEMOCRATIC staffers worried about catchin' a FEE-VAH!

Well isn't this just marvelous. Democrats AFRAID of catching a disease from NASCAR Dads and Moms.

No wonder most NASCAR fans vote for real Americans, er Republicans.

WHY IS MY TAX MONEY PAYING FOR STAFFERS TO ATTEND NASCAR????

So, these "staffers' won a free trip to NASCAR and a chance to participate in an early HillaryCare preventive medical plan by getting immunized for free? You can bet that none of the "staffers" paid for any of it. Ain't the political life sweet?

BTW, I wonder if immunization will be required by all the attendees of the Democratic National Convention next year?

Democratic staffers, not Democrat staffers.
What the hell's wrong with you people? Was your first language Korean?

I was just about worked up into a good snit over this. Democratic staffers getting immunized prior to attending a NASCAR event as if they were travelling to a foreign country? Then it occurred to me that the real America that can be found surrounding any NASCAR track during an event *IS* a foreign country to them. Now we have a new form of entertainment to play at Martinsville when we go down there in a couple weeks... Spot the DEM. I do hope they won't be wearing surgical masks as this will make it too easy. Hey burdhurd, I like it! Where can I get my FEE-VAH hat? :)

the requirement that the Democrat and Republican staffers attending first be immunized against Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and influenza.

You idiot only see the word Democrat. What asses you are.

I would love to see the outcry if these same requirements were issued before staffers attended an Al Sharpton rally.

What are shoes for!?!?

There is no bigger biggot than those who practice racism under the veil of tolerance and diversity.

No wonder they feel we need all these govt programs! They think America is third world...

Haha stupid hicks

And people wonder why Congress approval ratings are so low...

Can the approval ratings get any lower?

People who get married in t-shirts and baseball caps with a beer in hand might not be too worried about cleaning out the trailer. I dont mean to sound bigoted but it's a reality.

I detest Democrats but even I didn't think they were this far off the deep end.

The article said that it was homeland security that put out the notice.

No, the actors on Hee-Haw were trying to be funny, Scrap.

I cannot believe this crap. NASCAR has the second largest fan base in the United States. WE ARE NOT REDNECKS!!!

MAYBE THERE SCARED OF THE BOOGITY BOOGITY BOOGITY

Not surprising. Typical bigoted, small-minded, hysterical Lefty crybabies. What a pathetic bunch of fools.

Has anyone educated themselves that Dems and Reps really are not as different as they would like to think? Just two different teams fighting for more control of the pie. Its a story of DC arrogance, not Rep/Dem.

I'd like to know more about this - who's the writer of this and the origins or reason for this congressional directive. Why was NASCAR in particular, mentioned?

Why are the taxpayers paying congressional staffers to go to Nascar?
This is misappropriation of funds.
Under Hilliary care I guess you will be punished for not getting your vacinations, no NASCAR

hey, nothing these people could catch at a NASCAR race is as bad as the democrat tag they are already carrying!

If they are so concerned about "public health issues" they need to focus on public restrooms frequented by members of Congress.

Hmmmm...I wonder what shots the Democrats get when they travel to low income neighborhoods?

The NASCAR fans are the ones who should be immunized. No telling what social diseases the Democratic staffers are carrying since their last visit to the politically correct places they go to.

Democrats are showing their true elitist attitude......we know what is good for you.... that is why we want to control you low lives

Funny, I don't recall any such advice given to Dems attending Gay Pride parades...

I'd be more concerned about communicable diseases at pretty much any Democratic Party gathering.

Yeah, lets go watch a bunch of guys drive their fancy gas guzzling cars around in a circle. That sounds like time and oil well spent. Oh yeah, give me two of each shot.

Those inbred NASCAR freaks are scared of their virus getting out before it's properly incubated to it's maximum potential. NASCAR is for losers, real men watch Gran Prix.

There's no difference between Republicans or Democrats anymore. This is just a Pharmacoms way of dumping excess drugs into the populace.

I'm not really a Dem, but I lean left and I find this disgusting and frightening at the same time. Is Washington so far out of touch with their constituents that they feel they need to protect themselves from disease? Three words: Boston Tea Party!!!!

What a telling turn of events. No one should be surprised at this little fiasco. The Dems. have been responsible for many problems in this country. Now they want us to elect Hillary? I wonder what she has been vaccinated for, maybe allergies to cigar smoke.

With a ticket price of $130 per race, there aren't many 'red necks' that can afford it.

WTF article did those people read?!?! And I quote "The rub: the requirement that the Democrat and Republican staffers attending..." I read Rebublican and Democratic staffers, not just Democratic staffers and that's DEMOCRATIC staffers not "Democrat" as some have taken to referring to Democrats. I'm not surprised that some chose to leave out the republicans. Tsk, tsk, tsk

WTF article did those people read?!?! And I quote "The rub: the requirement that the Democrat and Republican staffers attending..." I read Rebublican and Democratic staffers, not just Democratic staffers and that's DEMOCRATIC staffers not "Democrat" as some have taken to referring to Democrats. I'm not surprised that some chose to leave out the republicans. Tsk, tsk, tsk

Target them and vote them out! We are nice enough to let them have a chance to make a differance and now they show their true colors.

No surprise uneducated redneck car watchers vote Republican. they do tend to cling to the simple binary answers this administration gives. "Your either with us or against us" I guess there is NO possibility of a 3rd option. Then again I guess sitting there drunk watching 40+ cars drive in a circle for 4 hours really draws the best and the brighest!

If I had to sit through a NASCAR event amongst a bunch of sweaty, fat-ass redneck slobs, I too would want to be immunized against all the nasty stuff they're no doubt carrying. Then again, there's no way in hell I'd waste my time and money watching cars drive in a circle.

Why was tax money going to pay for congressional staffer junkets to a sporting event in the first place? That alone sounds fishy.

The Dems can stay home. More room for me at the races I attend.
Nascar fans are some of THE most considerate, freakishly loyal sports fans on the face of the earth. Stay home Dems..

I wish I could say I was surprised, but I'm not.

In the early 70s, there was a BMW driver in the old Trans-Am named Nick Craw (may have the spelling off on that one). In the late 70s, he was nominated to be head of the Peace Corps. He had troubles in the confirmation hearings because Congressional staffers had noted in the Congressmen's briefing materials that he participated in "questionable activities" i.e. auto racing.

I love how Dems are refered to as the anti-crist

NASCAR is not only a joke of a sport...but the rank and file Republicans who worship identical billboards going in a circle are no doubt in need of a good bath.

Another shining example of the party of "tolerance" and "compassion" in full swing again. Their endless litany of hypocrisy will go unanswered once more as the sheep that drink their koolaid put Billary back in office. When are the people with common sense going to take back this country?

No one is seeing the BIG picture...the Government is planning a full blown attack against the republican base (NASCAR FANS are republicans) with a biological attack of the above mentioned strains while we're all at the races. One car can be loaded with hepititis and spray it into the air as they circle the track.
I smell a conspiracy... LOL!

I wish the Dems at ESPN and ABC had stayed away from NASCAR.

Maybe we should have Quarantine sign around the track.

Do you think the open wheel guys got their shots as well?

Hey Dems, don't worry about catching anything at a NASCAR event, but if your going to San Francisco, there might be reason for concern.

You have got to be kidding. I'd suggest staffers be immunized for rap concerts, Hollywood premiers, the Democratic convention, or haunts where liberals gather.

Didn't you know anthing outside of the east coast and the left coast is foreign country? Rush's theory holds water.

So should Democrats get STD vaccinations when they attend gay pride parades or obortion rally's? Lord knows those are bastions for Democrat votes!

Who cares?!?! It's neckcar...

Another reason NOT to visit the south! heh heh heh they're just nasty!

Who cares?

The way you NASCAR dolts whine, you're worse than soccer fans. Now it's the Democrats' fault you have the hep?

I would be much more afraid of catching a life threatening illness from anyone in congress than ANY proud American NASCAR fans. What a crock.

NASCAR fans (as well as the rest of us) need to be immunized against beltway bandits who have NO brains and bad agendas. Most of DC needs to be generously sprayed with BS repellent.

What do you expect from the fragile DC folks siting up in DC having wine and cheese parties. Of course they need protection from us regular taxpaying citizens who pay their salaries. I'll stick with Boones Farm and Velveeta and they can stay in their little glass houses.

That thing in the middle or end of your trailer home, its called a shower,use it and maybe the vaccinations would not be needed!

Starting to see the hypocrisy of the "ruling party" aren't we. . . .

What do the Dems do before they visit AIDS victims? oh, oh I forgot...it's the Republicans who visit and help AIDS victims...the Dems just fight for the right to activity to get the disease -- then they scatter.
Republicans are the ones who have heart.

I think everyone, in the midst of bipartisanism, is overlooking the fact that these immunizations are really a good idea for ANYONE to get if they are able to do so.

Lets not become a culture who supports such insane ideals as "I'm too manly or cool to need vaccinations".

Stay away from North Carolina! Love will love it and we don't need anymore people from the North much less Democrats. Dems are ruining the country.

Are they also required to get the shots before they go to the Redskins game, or baseball, basketball, hockey or a concert?

Are they also required to get the shots before they go to the Redskins game, or baseball, basketball, hockey or a concert?

As much as I hate to say it, these folks are right to take precautions. My little girl caught the syphillis off a toilet seat in Daytona last year. It was very painful for all of us. But with God's help and some Cipro, she recovered fine.

How insulting. Are they going to suggest immunization from the diseases at the Democratic Convention?

Even so, probably a good idea. When I was at Daytona 500 this year it certainly didnt seem like Dads and Moms. Cigarettes for sale in the name of charity and Catholic schools. Fried Bologna and mayo sandwiches. Drunks everywhere. Real family stuff. No need to be angry at the Democrats take a look at your own house and clean it up. I dont think you have heard many issues with Democratic senators getting caught in bathrooms at airports lately. No wonder Democrats want to protect themselves from your diseases.

These Democrats have a FEH VAH alright. And the only prescription is MORE COWBELL!

Let's see here folks. When were the last stats taken on income levels for the race attending NASCAR fan?
I'd venture to say they far exceed the average dem voter. Most dem's stand around with their hands out looking for the government give away freebie. Where the average NASCAR fans are the ones footing the bill for the democratic give away programs. So now it is implied that we the NASCAR fan are carriers of diseases?
I'd suggest it's the other way around! WE THE NASCAR FAN need them immunized to be free of the illnesses they may bring to US!! Look at how the diseases they carry have effected their ability to think clearly or is that inbreeding?

Sad, but typical. Washington insiders who don't have a clue about the people they are working so hard to save.

Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Nashville and other booming southern cities are not the third world, guys. Nor are our small towns.

Bennie Thompson, the brain-trust from Mississippi, would scream bloody murder if a Republican were to suggest this process. Bigot would be the word of the day.

Maybe he thought Talladega was in South America?

How does this article articulate that Democrats are responsible? The bigotry here in the article is certainly classist, but the bigot(s) is not shown.

The comments made about the article however show bigotry AND the side it's coming from.

Propaganda Brainwashing by TPTB...all to get the congressional working staffers "immunized" and protected from the "Diseased herds of NASCAR Fans"
I need a shot, I need a shot zombies.

Come'on...Didn't their Homeland Security Mommies kiss their boo boos when they skinned their knees enough as children?

Did the ghost of Howard Hughes arise from the Dead and visit these Homeland Security bozos at their bedside at night and offer a hankie so they wouldn't get germs?

Oh nooo AAACHHOOO I sneezed! Evacuate DC!

Leave the good people of NASCAR alone, and quit spreading your weak minded BS Germ Propaganda onto
the what's left of positive in American Culture.

The dems need protection from prayer before a race, saluting the American flag and showing respect for our outstanding military. WAKE UP AMERICA! Democrats should NOT be in charge of anything more important than a Christmas card list.

Well I guess no Dem staffers will be attending any Gay or Lesbian events since an AIDS vaccine is yet to be developed.....uh oh, that's a PC trap.

Immunization for Dems before going to a NASCAR event? What an abysimal insult!!! Consider those "Northern" football games? Thirty thousand people in a stadium drinking, farting and peeing in corners? Not to mention painting half naked fat bodies in their favorite football team's colors. Healthier? Puleeze!!!!

The reality is that you need those shots to travel to Washington DC and San Francisco.

Keep in mind that these are "inside the beltway" people. They probably assumed that Nascar is a foreign country.

Sounds like the beginnings of a "two four" episode. Enter Jack Bauer armed to the teeth with syringes.

Nice

Do they need passports to visit the NASCAR nation as well?

Maybe all that praying they do before that start of NASCAR races is only meant to protect the drivers from having accidents. They need to expand the before-race prayers to include spectators, and include specific wording asking God to protect them from "Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and influenza."

You know what is the funniest thing about this is?
That the reality (key word here-REALITY) is that the one place where these Democrats would be most likely to catch Hepatitis, Diptheria etc, would be amongst their constituents.

Maybe the liberals do think that the South, and the NASCAR Nation in particular, is a third world country. It's foriegn to them. It says a lot when you read that the Dems took the shots and the Republicans declined.

Only thing a nascar fan would give a dem is a sense of fear when they bow their heads for the convocation and place their hands over their hearts for the national anthem.

Whooooweeee democratic snobbery rears its ugly impoverished head.
According to CNN.com, the average ticket price for a NASCAR event in 2005 was $88. That’s more than four times as expensive as the average ticket price for Major League Baseball, which according to the group, Team Marketing Report, was just $21.17 in '05. TMG listed the average ticket price for the NBA at $44.68 a year ago, and the average ticket price for an NFL game as recently as 2003 was $52.95.

Remember, those figures are for tickets only. NASCAR fans spend much more on hotels, gas and meals during the course of a race weekend.

I think there is more chance of NASCAR fans catching some sickness from inner city, welfare Democrats .... than the other way round. After taking care of their health needs and costs, NASCAR fans obviously have much more disposable income. Makes sense that they would take care of their health far better.

Read the first line of the article. Those who started this scare are the House Homeland Security Committee staffers' run by Republicans picked by Bush. Try sticking it to the source rather than those who are following the reccommendation of a Republican-run committee.

And the Democrats wonder why ......

If a Dem staffer went to one of these events and caught cold, then they'd have to go to the Doctor. Then, they would see the medical system in America actually works. Then, they'd be left without one of their tent poles. With all those shots, at government expense, they are left with the impression that the government provided health care prevented them from all those nasty bugs and therefore, "Government healthcare works!"

The Dems are concerned that their staffers may catch the dreaded spirit of performance based competition. That could destroy their entire belief system.

Etek, real Republicans like Mark Foley? or maybe Larry Craig? I guess you like the wide stance?

ONLY Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, tetanus, diphtheria, and influenza? ONLY?! Nascar events (and the entire south for that matter) are cesspools for various digusting diseases. Just look at who goes to these events!

The Demicans and the Republicrats are all one and the same. Sick and tired of know-nothings who still tout the tired and stinky left/right paradigm.

Now we know how our rich political elite tend to view we, the unwashed masses of the Nanny States of America. Do not walk amongst these unwashed hillbillys unless ye have been vacinated against their infectious plagues!

I don't get the desire to sit along with 100,000 other fleshbags in the hot sun watching the cars jockey for position. Better to goto the local tracks and watch some real racing.

The only thing you'll catch is the addiction to SEE MORE RACES!!!!!

I wonder if the Dem staffers got shots before going to the Panther's game in Charlotte. After all, the track in Concord is named the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Personally, I feel it's appropriate to get shots prior to entering Charlotte.

Hey, Ya'll! Why don't get the facts before ya'll lynch the Democrats? Any ya'll ever had Hepatitis, tetanus, diphtheria, or influenza? 'Course not! Decent God fearing Christians never get them there things! Specially from crowds of strangers!

I'm sure they've been innoculated against patriotism as well.

"real Americans, er Republicans."

I didn't realize fascism was an American value.

You idiots are missing the point.

Bush's Homeland Security Dept.? THEY'RE THE ONES WHO ENFORCED THE IMMUNIZATIONS AGAINST NASCAR.

Who cares that two democrats took the shots -

The POINT is that YOUR HOMELAND SECURITY, APPOINTED BY BUSH, ENFORCED THOSE IMMUNIZATIONS.

GET IT?

You should be angry at Bush TELLING them they had to get the immunizations - HIS IDEA.

Understand, now?

I go into Washington DC for Delaware about twice a week and I sure as hell keep my immunizations up to date!

Once again, the Dems show their true colors - which in this case is prejudice and bigotry. I grew up in Georgia and attend several NASCAR events a year. I guess they would be REALLY mad to know that this redneck has a higher net worth than most of those idiots on Capital Hill. Then again, that would be impossible since - being one of the 70+ million NASCAR fans in this country - I could not possibly be capable of earning more than minimum wage!!

This is why Democrats lose elections...stupid petty issues that make them look like limosine liberals ..even though there is a core of working middle class in this country that would defeat ANY candidate - they are constantly insulted ..and you expect us to vote for you? A real conservative dem would win every time