Posted by
Wil on Monday, September 08, 2008 7:53:47 PM
While many of you are like me and have been made enthusiastic by the Palin pick, and others vehemently disagree either because McCain himself is unacceptable, or you find something objectionable in Palin or her record. Wherever you fall on the Presidential race, don't forget that in many ways, the most important race this fall is not one race, but 435 races around the country for the seats in the House that come up every two years. A house with over 290 liberals in Pelosi mode can override any action McCain may take, and can carry Obama in any direction he wants, especially if the Senate gets to the magic 60 for a filibuster proof majority or 67 for a veto proof majority. You may think my seat is safe (like my rep who is very conservative and wins with 70% of the vote in Californias 2nd) or my seat is hopeless (like Californias 8th district, held by Pelosi, and never has she got less than 78% of the vote), and you may be right. But at every level, from city council to Senate, legislators matter, and voting in the most conservative, diligent, and ethical legislators possible is very important, both for the sake of local government and to rise up future senate and house candidates with experience. I will post on some specific races around the country that look close or look interesting, both in Senate and in the House, but my hope is that even if you can't pull the lever for McCain/Palin, you will vote thrid party or write in and still elect the conservatives to your local elections.