Votes over voters in the wake of Ernesto
Having been through a hurricane, I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but if, god forbid, I was to be hit by another hurricane and had to chose which one, I think it would be this one, Ernesto.
Coming in this election year which looks so dim for Republicans with landfall right after the Katrina anniversary, the poor people who are at the point of this thing will be able to rebuild their houses out of stacks of dollar bills.
The Republicans will paint the response as an example of "lessons learned," but in reality it will show what could've been done last year if there had been political will.
Make specific note that it will be a concern for electorial success, not a genuine caring for the plight of those affected that will drive the disaster response, a concern for votes over voters.
If that isn't a statement of the condition of our political leaders, I don't know what is.
And, you know I like contests, so....
(Let me say again, I went through a relatively minor storm years ago here in Houston 50 miles inland and it was still quite difficult. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.)
Coming in this election year which looks so dim for Republicans with landfall right after the Katrina anniversary, the poor people who are at the point of this thing will be able to rebuild their houses out of stacks of dollar bills.
The Republicans will paint the response as an example of "lessons learned," but in reality it will show what could've been done last year if there had been political will.
Make specific note that it will be a concern for electorial success, not a genuine caring for the plight of those affected that will drive the disaster response, a concern for votes over voters.
If that isn't a statement of the condition of our political leaders, I don't know what is.
And, you know I like contests, so....
Which politician will make the most grandstanding appearance? Other categories: Standing on the highest pile of rubble. Photo op with the saddest affected resident. Most electioneering statement. Least connection to the affected area.
(Let me say again, I went through a relatively minor storm years ago here in Houston 50 miles inland and it was still quite difficult. I wouldn't wish it on anyone.)
posted by mikevotes at
7:17 AM
2 Comments:
That's an astute observation. Now is the right time and Florida is the right place for the money to pour in. Bet if a hurricane hits my home state (CA) the response wouldn't be so overwhelming.
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Anonymous, at 12:41 PM
Or frankly, even mine. Texas. No more seats to pick up here.
But even so, I think the focus will be on national voters even more so than Florida voters, so the efforts will be more public than effective.
Mike
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mikevotes, at 1:35 PM
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