Christine O'Donnell's new ad proclaims she is not a witch, she's "You". Well in many ways she's not me (I believe in evolution for one thing ). That said, she IS like many Americans. Many good bible-belt, Christian-Americans. And guess what? There's nothing wrong with that...so long as she represents all of her constituents in Washington (should she be elected).
Her new ad is nothing short of Genius. A very Simple and affective message about her humanity and how she is closer to YOU, than to those already in Washington. But I think there's a subtext here. We really shouldn't judge our politicians by their religious beliefs, no matter how crazy they may seem to us. Nor by things they may have experimented with at a young age. We should judge them on their experience, they're integrity, and their ability to be affective leaders and representatives of their constituency. Those are the things we need to know about Christine O'Donnell, not whether she was interested in witchcraft or is against masturbation.
Her new ad highlights her humanity, and puts out the simplest message. Not just that she's not the monster she's been painted to be. But more importantly, that she'd do what "we'd do" if she won the election. If that's true, then I hope she does. We could use a "me" in Washington.
In alot of ways Christine O'Donnell is me. I really think that elected officials can do a good job even if they don't agree with me on my religious issues. I dont' want an elected official who votes their opinion even if it isn't what their constituants want. Take Tim Bishop for example, he voted for healthcare. I haven't met one single person, Republican or Dem in my district that thought it was a good choice. He recieved hindreds of letters asking him to vote no yet,he voted yes to follow some agenda that isn't ours. I hope Christine O'Donnell wins, we need a little more "we the people" than the "I know whats good for you" in every level of government!
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