Move.On.org states, "there are some important things you won't learn about [John McCain] from the TV networks. His carefully crafted positive image relies on people not knowing this stuff—and you might be surprised by some of it." Check out their sources listed below.

TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT JOHN McCAIN (and probably don't)

Today I was delighted to hear from the Rick Noriega campaign that "Yet another poll shows Rick Noriega just 4 points behind John Cornyn in the race for U.S. Senate." According to Rasmussen Reports, Noriega was closing in with 43% to Cornyn's 47%.(1) Today, the Research 2000 poll shows Noriega with 44% while Cornyn is at 48%. Rasmussen notes, "Any incumbent who polls below 50% is considered potentially vulnerable. That is especially true when a little known challenger is so competitive in an early general election match-up."

While there were some unfortunate process delays in the SD 17 Convention due to some early floor challenges, SD 17 proceeded through the Convention agenda with no additional complications, unlike what we have heard about other Conventions around our region that lasted as late as 2:00 AM! The intent of the leadership team was to be open, fair, and inclusive while balancing the need to accomplish the aim of the convention, which was to elect our Delegates and Alternates to go to the State Convention.

We would like to assemble a basket of good election year books for our silent auction. You can help by purchasing and donating a book such as Hillary's Living History, Obama's Audacity of Hope or any other titles that you might recommend to readers. Please email Geri Wells at gjwells@windstream.net to let me know if you will be donating a book.

Reflections on Presidential Leadership

I have never been so conflicted about my choice of candidates in all the years I have been voting in presidential elections…and that's been a long time! It seems most people I talk to are also taking a little more time to choose. If you consider how many people in Iowa and New Hampshire waited until the last minute to make up their minds, it seems clear that the choice is simply a difficult one.

I've been reflecting about why that is and figured I'd share with you some of my thoughts on the matter.

You know you have become jaded when despicable political acts are no longer cause for surprise. I may not be surprised, but I feel compelled, even though a week has passed, to hold Texas Senator John Cornyn accountable for his despicable act.