This morning Bob Mercer’s post on Pure Pierre Politics
suggested that Rick Weiland might want to consider dropping out of the
political race for the retiring Tim Johnson's senate seat. Mr. Mercer writes about the Weiland’s chance
of winning the election and how the current mix of candidates actually helps
Mike Rounds and hurts Rick Weiland’s chances.
Mr. Mercer makes the suggestion that former Senator Larry Pressler would
be the “independent-Democratic” candidate with best chance against Rounds.
Apparently, politics is all about winning. Issues and discussion aren't worth anything
compared to winning. The idea that the
campaign itself would play an important part in our country’s politics appears
to be passe'. Perhaps this is another symptom or result of
the polarization of American politics. There should be more to our political
discussion than just how Republican or conservative a candidate is or was or
will be. When does the discussion get
around to what is good for the society and the nation, or does that ever make a
difference?
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