Presidential elections show all citizens that politicians will always be politicians. The city to city tours of kissing babies and endless photos give all Americans the opportunity to begin selecting the candidate that is most like them. In the Heartland, generally considered ‘flyover’ country, people get more attention now then ever. The political landscape of America is still firmly split into the ‘Red State vs. Blue State’ categories with little shifting to one side or the other. But don’t tell the politicians that because nothing is more entertaining than a Northeastern liberal coming to the South and breaking into a slow southern drawl.
After the 2004 presidential election it seemed that the Democratic Party had decided to give up on campaigning in the states considered ‘Red’ or primarily Republican. How any person that resides in those states could forget the insulting things said about those parts of this nation baffles me. Personally, I have no problem living in what Democrats and liberals coined ‘Jesusland’ or being called a ‘Bible-thumper’, but it is somewhat insulting that now that it’s time to choose a new president these same people come here and campaign as if their harsh and demeaning words were never spoken. Even worse is when some act as though religion just recently began striking a cord with them.
Obviously in a national election candidates must campaign across the entire country, even in places that they know will never vote for them in large numbers. Common sense would tell anyone wishing to be president of this nation that associating with the side that belittled and degraded over half the country less than three years ago might not be too wise. Unfortunately not many of the citizens of this country that were called ‘dumb’ and ‘stupid’ can remember being called those names by the losing political party of 2004. Making matters worse they can’t wait to get to the fundraisers and campaign functions for the same people that if they lose again, will probably call them even worse.
Politics at its core is about getting people to believe in your vision for the future. Motivating voters to go to the polls is the most challenging aspect of the election process. Without their support no candidate has a chance therefore the continued acts of disrespect towards voters seem out of place. Why would a senator from New York or Illinois find it necessary to come to the south and then ‘dumb’ their language down so the natives can understand? Unless they sincerely thought that speaking in their normal voice would be over the heads of the potential local voters. It would be a bad idea to get into this position if you wanted to get elected unless you believed these negative words and statements where true and you would receive no backlash from local voters for reinforcing them.
Mr. Emile Roberson eroberson3@hotmail.com
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