Monday, October 17, 2005
When in Rome...
Apparently, Howard Dean was so influential he got the caption-writer to enthusiastically include two verbs. Unfortunately, it ends up reading:
Howard Dean tries to tie link the governor to the national GOP's ethical problems.
That pretty much sets the tone for the coverage.
The basic argument seems to be that Arnie's initiatives are supported by "special interests." While true, the fact that "special interests" have interests shouldn't come as much of a surprise to most people. And despite our best efforts to value spite over substance, the fact that some people want something isn't, in itself, a reason to reject it.
Dean, the former Vermont governor and 2004 presidential candidate, traveled to California to help Democrats get out to vote for the special election, which both parties believe could be determined by turnout.
Wow! Both parties think that turnout will determine the election? This is amazing. Turnout never determines elections, and the fact that both parties agree is even more astounding!
He said the election will be a warning to the most conservative elements of the Republican Party, which he called "the greatest propaganda machine since Vladimir Lenin."
I guess it speaks for itself.
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