Republicans supposedly believe in the pre-eminence of the law - that we are a land of laws to which all are subject. Yet, the Republicans are in court arguing to get Tom Delay's name off the ballot for his Congressional District. As you may know Delay withdrew from the race amid corruption allegations. However, a judge has declared that "law" prohibits another Republican candidate from qualifying for the Republican candidacy occupied by Delay. The Republicans argue that having "choice" on the ballot is the best way to assure the democratic tradition. Yet, just two short years ago in my Congressional District 5 of Louisiana, Democratic Congressman Rodney Alexander switched to the Republican Party with only minutes remaining for qualifying a candidate. That assured that our district had no choice in the race, as the Democrats were unable to find a strong candidate in a few minutes. Are they not only being anti-republic, but also a tad bit hypocritical?? What are your thoughts?
2006-07-27
15:24:38
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