tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668712602334003954.post7008391585655025519..comments2024-01-12T15:32:22.236-08:00Comments on The Episconixonian: Race For The PureFr. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09974142521713230215noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668712602334003954.post-36659916710285177692009-11-28T12:47:16.466-08:002009-11-28T12:47:16.466-08:00I think you're right, the person who matches u...I think you're right, the person who matches up best against an opponent doesn't always run, especially when a popular incumbent runs for a second term. In the past, the Republican party has been perceived as one where one waits for one's turn. RN benefited from that, his efforts in the mid-term elections in 1966 paid off dividends in 1968. That seems to be changing now, things are so volatile. What I wonder about populist anger is, are any of the candidates who are going to try to tap into it actually going to offer realistic solutions--workable within the existing framework? It's not as if anyone is going to be able to demolish DC and the way things get done. Or are we largely going to hear vague feel-good slogans about the people's native intelligence, angry rhetoric about throwing the "bums" out, praise for authenticity, and so forth. Campaigning as a reformer and an outsider is one thing, getting things done in Washington is something else, as more than one candidate has found after being elected.MKnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668712602334003954.post-23732741410516173242009-11-27T22:48:23.399-08:002009-11-27T22:48:23.399-08:00Thanks, Cindy.Thanks, Cindy.Fr. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974142521713230215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5668712602334003954.post-4498459596230974112009-11-27T20:48:57.749-08:002009-11-27T20:48:57.749-08:00Just found your blog and lovin it. It is good to h...Just found your blog and lovin it. It is good to have a touch of your depth while we are away from So. Cal.<br /> Cindy K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com