Clothespin Republican

You have heard of yellow dog democrats. It is said ­ they would vote for a yellow dog if it ran on the Democratic ticket. You probably know a few staunch Republicans. Right now I am none of those. I am a clothespin republican. I am going to hold my nose and vote Republican on November 9th.

At this point I am deeply disappointed by the current Republicans in Washington. However the time to make a change is over. That time was the primary season. Today the choice is between the do nothing, drifting Republicans or the ultra-liberal Democratic leadership.

A strong Republican turnout is critical to prevent a disastrous takeover of Congress by the Democrats. It is not the mere fact that Democrats may take control of Congress that is troubling. It is the Democratic leadership in Congress that scares the hell out of me. The idea of a Speaker Pelosi and Chairman Rangel or Kennedy is frightening. The Democratic leadership of Pelosi, Reid, Kennedy, Clinton, etc. is far to the left of the mainstream Democratic Party and the American people. However, these individuals will assume the leadership of the legislative branch of our government if the Democrats gain the majority.

The Republican¹s have done little to tackle the key issues of our day: ­the war in Iraq, immigration reform, social security reform, etc, Do you really think the Democrats will do a better job? No way. They do not have a viable plan for any of these issues. They are fueled by nothing but comtemp for president Bush.

Change for change sake is not the answer. The consequences are too severe. If you need help voting Republican this election cycle, email me at jkirkhancock@yahoo.com and I will send you a clothespin so you can hold your nose and vote on November 9th.