I haven’t written about the presidential election much.
I’m not reading about it any less than I ever have, and I’m more concerned about it than I’ve been about any election in my lifetime. I’m not writing about it because I don’t think it will make any difference.
Whether real or imagined, last time I took seriously whatever ability I had to influence opinion. Who’s listening this time around? I mean, I know we’re all chasing “independent voters” and “undecided”s and so forth, and I think the independent question is largely settled (Romney by double digits), but who the hell is undecided right now? Are those folks really out there, or just a phantasm? If they’re real, then I can’t construct a reason for them to be undecided nine days out that gives me any respect for them whatsoever, so how could I possibly relate to them?
I think this time, I’m mostly amazed and appalled at the effectiveness of Obama’s class warfare trope. That’s what I think is the main factor in this race being competitive, rather than Romney leading by 8 or 10 points. I don’t know how else you can look at the economy, or foreign policy, or anything else and come away supporting this president.
But if I can make you believe The Man’s sticking it to you—well, that’s pretty unassailable. If you’re susceptible to that, there’s a good chance you’re swallowing it.
Lots of things have broken Romney’s way, starting with the first debate. I’m hoping the infamous “silent majority” will put him over the top. I haven’t answered the phone when I’ve seen or suspected it’s a poll or survey. I’m hoping there are a lot of me—Republican votes not reflected in any poll anywhere or anytime this election season—to close whatever gaps may exist in Ohio, Nevada, etc. a week from the day after tomorrow.
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I received my absentee ballot by email on Friday. Tuesday, I will complete the affidavit, ballot, and overnight it back to the great state of Tennessee. It’s not like they’ll need my vote for Romney, but I’m going to do my part at the mere price of a $18 overnight fee.
Go Team Romney. Go Team bowilliams.com. And for all you bleeding heart liberals, vote for Johnson.
As my husband said to me, “You know what makes conservatives, conservatives? That they act conservative.” He claims that most of us DON’T answer the phone polls (we don’t), whereas many of the liberals we know can’t WAIT to talk to anyone about their opinion.
Bo, I sure hope you’re right about next Tuesday! I really don’t think people well understand what another four years of Obama will do to us globally!
Thank you, Chris! Marianne, I hope there are a lot of us. Scott, I’m just trying to stay positive. Certainly most of the indicators seem to be going Romney’s way. Let’s just hang on and get this done.