I am not a party person, depending on your definition of party. With respect to politics, at least, I have always found parties more useful for dividing people than uniting them. And, most of the time, I believe we go further building bridges than by blowing them up. It is with a bit of amusement then, I admit, that I observe the ongoing rancor and discontent among party people and those vying to wear their respective party hats, as it were.
Felciano, a Libertarian, who wants to be a Republican. Corren, a Progressive, who wants to be a Democrat. And, then Scott, a Republican, who wants to be a … well, who knows, but it would seems a lot of Democrats want Scott to be one of them for at least this campaign. With all the write-in campaigns on the upcoming primary ballots, surely, someone, maybe Shumlin, will encourage the idea of a write-in campaign for Scott for Lt. Governor in the D Primary. Wait, he already endorsed Corren. Or did he? But didn’t he support Scott in the last election, but that was as a Republican, you say? Regardless, with all the public posturing among stalwart, prominent D’s on behalf of Scott, isn’t anyone going to invite him to the party?
All this partying, and yet, I expect more than a few are going to be left feeling all alone after Primary Day. Losers are welcome to join us for beers at Camp 802 or in the Rabbit Hole. No party hats, required, but feel free to wear whatever suits your fancy, as long as it includes trousers. We prefer to chase our bears without the hassle of puckerbrush getting stuck in awkward places. Just one of the ways we non-party folks like to maintain our dignity.
- James Ehlers
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