I thought that headline would get your attention. And I’m sure it did. Of course, I want you to vote for a candidate for the office of President of the United States. But I wonder. I just wonder how many of you know of anyone else’s name and/or seat that is on the ballot this year. Gotcha’. A vote for the President is not going to impact you as much as voting for a local or state seat. Or even Congress for that matter. We’re focusing so much on the Presidency, that I have a feeling many people will go to the polls and vote for the first item on the ballot (President) and then leave. And that’s a shame. Why don’t you check with your local Board of Elections and get a sample ballot. You might be surprised to see there are Congressional races, local county and/or city commission races, U.S. House of Representatives, Judge seats, Sheriff, or even Board of Education.
Let’s take the time to focus on the races that really matter. These are folks you might see at your local grocery store, a community event, a local high school football game or even your place of worship.
These are individuals who have made a commitment to serve in a public office, and they deserve your respect AND your vote.
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I see your point. All of the other contests together are more important than one race while the presidential contest is the big enchilada. There are some many new and young voters who don’t realize that the election is similar to giving birth. Once the baby is born, the real work begins and continues for 20 years. (Don’t get me started on people who have babies yet aren’t real parents.)
After the confetti is swept up and the celebratory-generated hangovers treated, the reality of “what’s next” hits these new voters. Senator McCain or Senator Obama will then look at the congressional races results to see whom and what they are facing.
At this point, many observers of politics and governing think the GOP should focus on ensuring that the Democrats don’t have the numbers in Congress to pass laws and budgets for a Democrat White House without the need for Republican support and involvement. The Divided Government concept states that split government between two or more parties is healthy and safeguards against one side pushing an unchecked agenda.
Break it down: in the last few weeks, Republican energy and resources should focus on getting their base out AND convincing moderates who voted for Obama for president that voting for Republicans congressional candidates in certain places is a good safeguard against the Democrats pushing the nation to far to the left.
As I have written on this blog for some time, I like McCain and Obama but we must study closely the other members of their parties. These two guys are cool people but are they Trojan Horses—-even unsuspectingly so.