Thursday, February 7, 2008

Another Lesson from the Past

In 1980 in the Democratic Party primary and caucus season , we had a very bitter fight between incumbent president Jimmy Carter and Senator Edward Kennedy for the nomination. Carter being an incumbent had strong wide support and Kennedy had vast support because of his name and strong support from some very powerful unions both of them had their strength and weaknesses.

As I remember Kennedy had victories in primaries in New York, Michigan, PA, Cal, Mass. and Rhode Island and many other states. While at the same time Carter was winning more states but the smaller states in the south and mid- west. Kennedy went into the convention with over one thousand delegates. Carter had several hundred delegates more and received the Nomination in a bitterly divided convention. In November Carter lost big to Reagan.

In 1984 Mondale had a similar battle with Gary Hart for the nomination If I remember Hart won primaries and caucuses in 25 different States. Once again HART HAD WELL OVER THOUSAND delegates. Once again the Party was divided and Reagan won his second term.

Now, does any of this sound familiar this year?

It might be a wise move, on the Democrat's part to pick a unifying candidate. John Edwards would be a wise choice. But no one ever has accused the Democrats of being wise in selecting their nominee.

Friday, February 1, 2008

A GENERAL ELECTION OUT LOOK

Obama cannot not win in a general election. I will lay it on the line. He will lose Missouri and every state south of Missouri.

He might win Ill., he might win New York and California but do not forget McCain comes from a neighboring state of California and on many issues McCain is a moderate, he might run well in California. I figure Obama will carry 10 to 15 states in a general election. A middle age white male is not going to vote for an African American male for president. What Obama might gain with younger and Independent voters, he will lose among white middle age voters. Remember McCain has strong appeal with independent voters as well. Many of the white middle age voters will choose McCain over Obama. Let us use some common sense we cannot remove race from this election. Just look at the voter break down in South Carolina Primary, Race was a major factor. Race would be a major factor with many voters in a general election. The voters might not admit it. Mark my words. I have been down this road to many times before.

We Owe a Vote to Edwards

I watched the debate last night, neither candidate spoke to me in the SAME way John Edwards did. Neither candidate showed the passion that John had. I will vote for Edwards on Feb. 5th. I hope all of John's supporter would do the same for John. For over a year John has been speaking for the forgotten Americans. The struggling middle class the poor the homeless and the Veterans and the sick.


We owe it to John Edwards, who has fought for us, who has spoken for us,who has worked for us,and we owe it to ourselves. John Edwards spoke loudly and clearly all over this nation. Now it is our turn, to speak out but quietly, at the ballot box.
A vote for John would be a way that we all can say thanks John for fighting for us.

VOTE FOR JOHN EDWARDS ON FEB.5TH