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- We, the electorate have a vital function in this primary process. We may choose "our" candidate or not, give money or not, but we must pay attention and work for the common goal -- sending Bush back to Texas.
- G e n d e r G a p p e r s T M
FOX IN THE HENHOUSE
 So
it seems Wesley finally made up his
mind to run. First he tested his
beliefs and values and decided he was a Democrat. Then he found the willing
and the able, campaign veterans all, to rally round.
Just like some general building up forces to meet and defeat the foe, Clark waited to announce when all his legions were in place. And now, he's turned them loose to defeat America's enemy and send him back to Texas. The pundits, who had been biting their nails and sitting on the edge of their seats, woofed a concerted explosion of retained breath. "Ah," went the collective thought, "raw meat to chew on, new bones to rent asunder." And so it began. The pious recounting of all of Clark's plusses followed by the salacious joy they expressed as they brought forth his minuses. Then began the speculation, who would Clark hurt most? Here was one big four-starred fox tossed in among the chickens. Who would Bre'r Fox chew up, the Democratic nine candidates or Karl Rove's boy? The first polls brought instant gratification to some of the D9's and terror to the White House. They showed Clark leading Bush! They also indicated two other D's that were tied with Bush. The White House presented a brave face and pretended that it knew all along that their boy's approval numbers would go down. It was usual at this time during the four year term, it reported. However, the White House damage control apparatus swung into effect and media time was quickly provided for Republican General Shelton to trash General Clark. The spin from the Republicans is that Clark will destroy the D9's and then implode on his own inability to comprehend political nuances. Once the campaign got going, their boy would have no trouble defeating him. Wonder of wonders, the talking heads did not blame the poll results on the hormones of soccer moms. It was male voters who were changing their minds about Bush. (Note that males are not categorized as some type or kind of dads.) Rather, it seems that for some men, a four star General who had commanded troops in the field trumped a cowboy deserter who had owned a baseball team. Initially, most of the D9's ignored Clark's entry and pretty much left him alone during the debate this week. They were busy beating up on each other which is the way candidates beat out each other for the nomination. "Crabs in a bucket" is the general rule. If the other guy is ahead, then pull her/him down. A little of this is a good thing as it tends to focus the issues and sharpen the candidates themselves. But mostly, candidates must concentrate on using their time to point out the problems with the present administration and how they can solve them if elected.
When the voting Democrats all over the country choose the person to go up against Bush then all of us must support that person and work to reach our common goal, even if it isn't the one we voted for. There is still a lot to do to overcome the many million$ the corporations have poured in to the Bush election machine. When the Primaries are over, the real race begins. Polling places and ballots MUST BE CHECKED AND DOUBLE CHE KED. Come what may, Democrats must take great care not to be lulled into inactivity by the delightful moans of Bush favorability polls which sound like the Wicked Witch of Oz -- "I'm melting, I'm melting." 2003-039 Copyright 2003 Renee T. Louise and Ruth M. Sprague, Ph.D. These articles may be republished for noncommercial use only, provided that they are copied intact, and that this copyright notice is attached. Address all queries to: twanda@sover.net. |