Disgruntled Republicans

With the price of gas now over three dollars a gallon, many Republicans are stepping back and reconsidering their party. Tonight I was talking with a friend of mine who so happens to be a disgruntled Republican. I thought it was rather interesting listening to his ideas on how the country should be ran. Interesting enough, his biggest complaint was about the issue of gay marriage. My friend stated, "you know, with the gas prices, war in Iraq, war in Lebanon, and the crisis with North Korea; the President of the United States decides that the issue most affecting us is gay marriage. I don't care if a man marries a man in Indianapolis, but I want a job and a comfortable life." He later went on to state, "with people my age being blown up, leaders of the party lying, and officials not listening, I will vote Democrat next election." Listening to his complaints, I could not help but think that this man is no different than myself. We may align ourselves with different colors and mascots, but in the end Republican or Democrat we all want the same things. Democrats have an unique opportunity to swing the country in a different direction this election year. After all, the Democratic Party is the party of the people. We Democrats in Cass County need to mobolize in mass. Not only do we need to target swing voters, but I believe that we need to target Republicans. A Democrat can win in Cass County, just look at our mayor in Logansport. Democrat or Republican, we are all Americans. Cass County can and will be a Democratic stronghold for years to come. All we have to do is work, work, work, and work some more. For now is the time to change the world!

"But history will judge you, and as the years pass, you will ultimately judge yourself, in the extent to which you have used your gifts and talents to lighten and enrich the lives of your fellow men. In your hands lies the future of your world and the fulfillment of the best qualities of your own spirit." Robert F. Kennedy