SueEllen's political party

**garry** · 04-16-2012, 08:53 PM

Originally Posted by Snarkygoddess!

Yeah, I'm pretty sure BBG was a leftist. If she got named in the '50s, Kazan doesn't appear to be the one who named her (and they worked together on CAT a couple of years later).

Bel Geddes was a true lefty, as was Donna Reed surprisingly.

**vaughnleland** · 04-16-2012, 09:01 PM

Barbara was a liberal..and she worked with Kazan on "CAT' before the McCarthy hearings.

**SnarkyOracle!** · 04-16-2012, 09:07 PM

Originally Posted by vaughnleland

Barbara was a liberal..and she worked with Kazan on "CAT' before the McCarthy hearings.

I think CAT came after.

**vaughnleland** · 04-16-2012, 09:10 PM

I looked it up..the hearings were actually going on at the same time as 'cat" 1954-55. the hearings lasted from 1952- 1955.

**SlyestFox** · 04-22-2012, 12:09 AM

People's political ideologies always struck me as pretty obvious on Dallas:

Republicans: J.R., Jock, Sue Ellen, probably Ray
Democrats: Cliff, Pam, Ellie, Donna

Bobby was probably somewhere in the middle in the original series, but I definitely see him as someone who would eventually embrace a liberal side. Sue Ellen could also have done the same, though I expect she will still be a Republican.

All that said, I bet they don't mention what party she's running for or they make her an independent for fear of ticking anyone off.

**MsTexas73** · 04-26-2012, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Barbara Fan

Always saw The Ewings as being Republicans and Donna a Democrat along with dull Senator Dowling.

Dowling was a Republican...remember he bought her and baby Margaret an Elephant. I thought it was mentioned that he was on the opposite side of what Donna was in DC for originally.

**MsTexas73** · 04-26-2012, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by vaughnleland

Just because J.R. was a GOP doesnt mean Sue Ellen is. I always felt Jock was a GOP and Ellie was a Liberal based on the Takapa situation and her love of the land and preservation.

This is what I've always thought.

**MsTexas73** · 04-26-2012, 11:24 PM

Originally Posted by Snarkygoddess!

In the early seasons, Donna said that her late husband Sam Culver rejected liberal/conservative labels. But, yes, Donna seemed like a progressive.

Dave Culver was a Democrat, because I think Sue Ellen once made a comment about Ewing money not usually flowing in that direction.

Later, in Donna's last season, there's an exchange between Bobby and Donna that also imples they're Republicans.

I could see Sue Ellen running as a Democrat just to irk ol' JR.

^^^THIS!

Here's what I gathered...

The DOA seemed to be a democratic kind of organization with their support of Cliff Barnes, Dave Culver, land issues like Mimosa and Takapa...Ellie was high up in that organization, as well as Sue Ellen. We KNOW that Sue Ellen mainly was a part of the DOA because it was "expected" of her as a socialite and as Ellie's D-I-L. But it also seemed to be implied that she was not really about voting what JR and Jock voted either. She could be an Independent with more liberal tendencies.

It seems that Jock and JR...and probably also Bobby...were Republicans, considering their business issues...BUT often it seemed that Bobby was more on the liberal side of the table...and when he ran for Senator...he ran on DAVE's party's ticket. Bobby, also, may be an Independent.

No doubt, Pam and Cliff were Democrats. UNLESS they both changed their political views upon becoming big oil moguls....WHICH could happen.

Now, on the show, there was really NEVER a mention of anyone's affiliated party...it was always referred to as "THE PARTY". SO who knows...

Let's just WATCH and SEE.

**PAMANDBOBBYFOREVER** · 04-26-2012, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by vaughnleland

you would think they would make Sue Ellen a Democrat to be more liked by the audience. JR.,Jock etc..were always republicans.

I find Republicans to be very likeable.

**Sid Fairgate** · 04-27-2012, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by PAMANDBOBBYFOREVER

I find Republicans to be very likeable.

Sure, if you can manage to get past their intolerance and their constant need to shove religion down your throat.

They do make good television villains, though.

**PAMANDBOBBYFOREVER** · 04-27-2012, 04:07 AM

Originally Posted by Sid Fairgate

Sure, if you can manage to get past their intolerance and their constant need to shove religion down your throat.

They do make good television villains, though.

Hey I'm a Republican! It's all good I still love you all anyways ever if you are all Democrats.

**Seaviewer** · 04-27-2012, 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by MsTexas73

Now, on the show, there was really NEVER a mention of anyone's affiliated party...it was always referred to as "THE PARTY". SO who knows...

That's what I thought. It was all just implied. I'll be surprised if it's any different this time.

**Sid Fairgate** · 04-28-2012, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by PAMANDBOBBYFOREVER

Hey I'm a Republican! It's all good I still love you all anyways ever if you are all Democrats.

It's all good. I know all Republicans aren't like that.

**Luther_Frick** · 04-28-2012, 02:57 AM

With a past like hers I am surprised she would be elected dog catcher!

**Sid Fairgate** · 04-28-2012, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Luther_Frick

With a past like hers I am surprised she would be elected dog catcher!

If Rick Perry can become governor of Texas, anybody can. My issue with the storyline is that I can't see her having the desire to be governor. Although she concerned herself with poltical matters as a member of the DOA, she never seemed like the type who would actually run for office.

**A House Divided** · 04-28-2012, 10:57 AM

Governor of Texas seems too high a post to run for. I think Sue Ellen running for Mayor of Dallas would have been a better choice. Keep the action local.

**Sid Fairgate** · 04-28-2012, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by A House Divided

Governor of Texas seems too high a post to run for. I think Sue Ellen running for Mayor of Dallas would have been a better choice. Keep the action local.

Yes, now that I can see. She has enough community experience to be mayor of Braddock (or Dallas), but I can't see her running an entire state.

**MsTexas73** · 04-28-2012, 04:58 PM

I agree about running for Senator...Mayor would be more right...but we don't really know what all she's been doing since WOTE either. #WaitNSee

**redy2swet** · 04-29-2012, 01:57 PM

I think the Governor post is fitting. I hope she actually wins but will owe a lot of favors in Austin. Maybe she is doing it to help John Ross? Governors have a lot of power to possibly change law to drill in large preserves of Texas land instead of buying it overseas???? Maybe she also want's to give back? They all say that but the power usually gets to them eventually. Throughout the serious the Ewings were always involved in politics. Sue Ellen is a successful and powerful woman now. She would make a good candidate. Think of all the "favors" she would owe people for helping her get elected. It would be a constant struggle of good vs. evil for Sue Ellen. Times where she does the right thing and others when she goes to the dark side. I personally will love it.

**MsTexas73** · 04-29-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by redy2swet

I think the Governor post is fitting. I hope she actually wins but will owe a lot of favors in Austin. Maybe she is doing it to help John Ross? Governors have a lot of power to possibly change law to drill in large preserves of Texas land instead of buying it overseas???? Maybe she also want's to give back? They all say that but the power usually gets to them eventually. Throughout the serious the Ewings were always involved in politics. Sue Ellen is a successful and powerful woman now. She would make a good candidate. Think of all the "favors" she would owe people for helping her get elected. It would be a constant struggle of good vs. evil for Sue Ellen. Times where she does the right thing and others when she goes to the dark side. I personally will love it.