Banana Republic of Spring Lake Park
Sunday, January 01, 2006
Spot On
This post from Always Right, Usually Correct that cites this post pretty sums up my feelings about the Guv. Summary:
Ggo read the whole thing.
Sorry, I just can't get excited about anything the Governor has done so far. All the more reason why it is crucial the the GOP get its collective stuff in one sock and expand their majority in the House and win the Senate. The GOP performance in St. Cloud was pathetic. I'm sure activists busted their asses trying to get Kay Eck elected. Unfortunately their efforts were wasted because of a faulty strategy (bringing in an outsider) and the associated missteps in executing the strategy. I hope this is not a precursor to things to come. If so the state GOP is in for a world of hurt.
This entry by AAA parallels the post at the beginning of this one. All I have to say is if you're terrified of losing the majority then you have already lost. Yes, the Party needs leadership. That begins with the Governor. It's not happening. My impression is the goals of the Governor and the goals of the Party are disconnected. Quite frankly I'm not sure what the goals of the Governor are. It's no surprise that there are problems with uniting the party faithful. There is nothing to rally around. Smoking bans? Meh. Lower taxes? No discussion. Education reform? Hello, is there anybody out there? Cutting government spending? /crickets chirping. DOMA? Yes, but nothing will happen as long as the DFL controls the Senate. Blocking public subsidies of sports stadiums? Nope. Derailing commuter rail? Not on the horizon.
It might be the Governor's plan to publicaly support some of these initiatives while privately telling Speaker Swiggum that the bills had better not hit his desk. But considering the Guv's push for the 75 cent cig fee/tax I don't think so.
So as I indicated earlier, there's nothing to get excited about with the Guv. Other than waiting to see who will step forward to challenge him. My checkbook is ready.
As for politics closer to home, my advice to AAA is to focus on the things that need to be done locally. Mind the store. Prepare now for the battles this fall. You can't do much about the other races but you can sure do something to help the three in your backyard. That is your charter. You can't talk about leadership. You have to do leadership. People will follow.
And why is it that the GOP should just hand over the endorsement again in 2006? I see no reason to endorse Pawlenty regardless of who challenges him. I vote no confidence if there turns out to be no one running against him in the GOP.
Ggo read the whole thing.
Sorry, I just can't get excited about anything the Governor has done so far. All the more reason why it is crucial the the GOP get its collective stuff in one sock and expand their majority in the House and win the Senate. The GOP performance in St. Cloud was pathetic. I'm sure activists busted their asses trying to get Kay Eck elected. Unfortunately their efforts were wasted because of a faulty strategy (bringing in an outsider) and the associated missteps in executing the strategy. I hope this is not a precursor to things to come. If so the state GOP is in for a world of hurt.
This entry by AAA parallels the post at the beginning of this one. All I have to say is if you're terrified of losing the majority then you have already lost. Yes, the Party needs leadership. That begins with the Governor. It's not happening. My impression is the goals of the Governor and the goals of the Party are disconnected. Quite frankly I'm not sure what the goals of the Governor are. It's no surprise that there are problems with uniting the party faithful. There is nothing to rally around. Smoking bans? Meh. Lower taxes? No discussion. Education reform? Hello, is there anybody out there? Cutting government spending? /crickets chirping. DOMA? Yes, but nothing will happen as long as the DFL controls the Senate. Blocking public subsidies of sports stadiums? Nope. Derailing commuter rail? Not on the horizon.
It might be the Governor's plan to publicaly support some of these initiatives while privately telling Speaker Swiggum that the bills had better not hit his desk. But considering the Guv's push for the 75 cent cig fee/tax I don't think so.
So as I indicated earlier, there's nothing to get excited about with the Guv. Other than waiting to see who will step forward to challenge him. My checkbook is ready.
As for politics closer to home, my advice to AAA is to focus on the things that need to be done locally. Mind the store. Prepare now for the battles this fall. You can't do much about the other races but you can sure do something to help the three in your backyard. That is your charter. You can't talk about leadership. You have to do leadership. People will follow.
