Get It Over With

Posted by: Brent James on February 22, 2008 Hot Issues •

The more valuable information we have with which to make decisions, the better. In this contest, even the unsavory claims merit. Quietly sifting for useful dirt, the operatives would do well to spare us the time and trouble (not to mention contributions) by springing their surprises now, rather than in October. But these things take time, you see. Revelations work their way to the surface slowly, sometimes by coincidence, often by calculation. I suspect as the conventions draw near, most will come on cue.

The sharp exchanges of Thursday’s debate in Austin were more about the next round of primaries than any alleged differences between the candidates. Texas and Ohio could extend a lead or crush a dream. Beyond March 4th, the string of primaries runs until June 3rd after which we have five months of waiting for the general election – a seeming eternity to gather facts or become disillusioned.

Expect this period to be punctuated by harsh claims and brutal assaults. After all, this is war. Be not anxious for the next shoe to drop. Gee, how can you help it?

A friend who owns a sick snake exclaimed, “Believe me, there’s nothing worse than a thrown-up mouse.” Well, I can think of one – an October Surprise that knocks your choice out of the race.

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