My Endorsements For This Election Day

One of the Most Significant Elections of Our Lifetime

Early voting has been going on for some time here in North Carolina and I haven’t gotten to the polls yet. Whether I vote before November 4th or wait until polls open on Election Day, you can bet I’ll be there at some point to make sure that my voice is heard. I hope that you are planning to do the same.

The following are my choices for several contests directly impacting me and the reasons why my vote is going to a particular candidate:

President/Vice-President of the United States of America — The only conservative candidate running this year is Sarah Palin, therefore my endorsement of the McCain/Palin ticket is a lock. John McCain has certainly lived up to his maverick label for many years, going against standard Republican policy particularly in the area of immigration reform. Though I disagree with McCain on several decisions he has made (even vehemently), this man offers a clear alternative to Obama/Biden with his choice of Governor Palin being a stroke of genius.

Barack Obama is untested, unknown, and a controversial figure. He also has a magnetism to him that I do not like, has been a strident supporter of abortion, and has strong socialist tendencies that I cannot support. Purporting to support the average American, his tactics to destroy “Joe the Plumber” while having antipathy for those who cling to guns and their religion prove that this man is an elitist who shouldn’t hold the highest seat in our land.

United States Senator, State of North Carolina — Elizabeth (Libby) Dole has served admirably in the U.S. Senate during her first term and should be sent back to Washington, DC. Working with the McCain administration, I believe that Libby would be an effective voice for good immigration reform, defend American interests abroad, and see to it that America’s reliance on foreign fuel sources is reduced.

Kay Hagan is relatively unknown to me, but I know that she serves in the North Carolina Assembly, via the 27th district, a position she has held since 1999.  Top national Democrats have targeted this election, concluding that Dole is vulnerable and have poured millions into Hagan’s campaign. Hagan’s actions have been given a lot of scrutiny from Republicans who contend that she has raised debt levels in the Tarheel State, enough of a reason for me to fear what she would do in D.C.

United States House of Representatives, State of North Carolina (District 4) — I learned about Republican candidate William (B.J.) Lawson through online sources and quickly realized that he wants to unseat incumbent David Price in my district. Lawson has a strong libertarian streak and has been making a compelling case that Price’s campaign is being funded by corporate interests. Lawson’s appeal to Libertarians and Constitutionalists is evident, good reasons for me to support his candidacy.

Governor of North Carolina — I’ve been a resident of North Carolina for four years and have had plenty of time to understand how politics works here. Most residents are conservative and tend to vote for Democrats on the state level, while regularly sending Republican U.S. senators to D.C. Almost always, the state opts for the Republican presidential candidate.

State politics, however, reminds me of the good ‘ole boy network where backroom deals and other favors are routinely dispensed.  Our state has seen enough scandals over the past several years, many of which have taken place under the leadership of our outgoing governor, Mike Easley. Pat McCrory’s stance on illegal immigration, education, government reform, and economic development resonates with me and that is why he is getting my vote. Bev Perdue, on the other hand, seems to represent the type of network I would like to see disappear in this state.

There are a lot of other contests being waged which impact me that I haven’t mentioned here. Still, when it comes time to go to the polls, I’ll carefully study what each candidate is proposing and vote accordingly. There are no bond issues or referendums on the ballot this year.

This election cycle seems to have gone on and on and I’ll be glad when it is over. However, I’m very grateful for the right to vote and hope that you are too.

Presidential Polls? I Don’t Believe Them!

Change. Hope. Believe. Never before has an American presidential candidate's personal history been so obscured. Will certain forces have their way and install Barack Obama as America's next president or will voters rise up and let their voices be heard at the election booth on November 4th?

Election Day is fast approaching and I, for one, will be glad when it is all over.

This election cycle was ridiculously long, dating back to about January 2007 when the intentions of several of the candidates was made known.  At the beginning of this year I had Rudy Guiliani and Hillary Clinton squaring off for presidential honors, but we’ve been left instead with John McCain, Barack Obama, and a handful of third party candidates from which to choose the next president of these United States.

The Running Mates

I’ve been amused at how the whole campaign process has unfolded over the past few months, particularly as Barack Obama selected Delaware Senator Joe Biden as his running mate while John McCain chose Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as his veep selection. The amusing part is the mainstream media who has clearly demonstrated that they want Barack Obama to be our next president. I could be aggravated by their one sidedness, but have chosen not to be — they’re making a pitiful attempt to influence the outcome of elections on all levels.

With their influence, the mainstream media (MSM) has been peddling distortions, exaggerations, and some outright lies over the past few weeks. Little, if anything is directed at our mystery candidate, Barack Obama — instead, just about every attack is focused on the McCain-Palin ticket, with the harshest criticism given to the Alaska governor. Obama has never been fully vetted and the MSM continually covers up his many associations with some of the most unseemly characters out there.

Give Up! Obama Has Won!

Lately, we’ve been hearing a trend being played out by the MSM in a renewed bid to influence how you vote. Specifically, we’ve heard news that an Irish bookie was already paying out to people who bet on Obama, figuring that the junior senator from Illinois has the election locked up. We’ve also heard stories about how Obama will win in a landslide and also have discovered Obama’s plan to meet with Congress in November to push through legislation including a possible stimulus package.

To hear this sort of news makes you think that the election is in Obama’s bag, but I’m here to tell you that this election is very close and that the media types want to discourage you from voting in the first place. Especially if you support the Republican ticket.

Destroying Joe the Plumber

If Obama and Company was so confident that they were going to win, he would be in seclusion until Election Day to avoid the possibility of saying something damaging along the lines of his over the top conversation with Joe the Plumber earlier this month. Just look at how vicious the left has been as they ripped this guy apart, an ordinary Joe who helped reveal Obama’s socialist agenda for all of the world to hear, “…and I think when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody.”

The person whom the Democrats have been trying to put a lid on is Joe Biden who pegs the gaffe meter like no other candidate. Biden’s curious remarks recently that Obama would be tested via a major crisis should get everyone’s attention — would terrorists, rogue nations, or communist dictatorships dare to do the same with John McCain in the White House? I think not!

Let’s Riot — The Election Was Stolen

Perhaps the worst thing being bandied about lately is the call from some quarters to unleash civil protest should Obama lose. Some people are thinking that the Republicans will steal the election (just like they did in 2000 and 2004 — ) and that Obama will be the upset loser. Saying that some will riot if Obama loses demonstrates just how crazy things are getting.

Let me tell you this: if Obama does lose it is because the American people have figured out that he is much too dangerous a person to run our country — untested, untried, and very mysterious. The thought that both the Administration and Congress might be controlled by a veto-proof Democratic Party with a far-left agenda is sending shudders up and down the spine of voters, with the potential to force gay marriage on the country, remove any restrictions on abortion, and raise taxes across the board.

Is McCain the ideal candidate? No, because some of his policies are clearly in opposition of what conservative voters want, but to vote for Obama or throw away a vote by choosing a third-party candidate is unthinkable, especially this year when the stakes are so high.

Raising (Mc)Cain

Once McCain is in office, the pressure should be on him to keep his promises and quit kissing up to the far left. Sure, go ahead and build a coalition that includes Joe Lieberman and some of the more moderate thinking Democrats, but watch your back: the extreme left will bash you like they’ve been doing to George Bush for eight years, spreading lies and undermining our troops, selling out the US to foreign interests, and pushing the most awful political agenda ever.

Above everything, don’t believe the polls — this year they’re likely to be more inacurrate than ever before as the push to “select” Obama mounts and the lies, distortions, and whackiness continues to grow as November 4th approaches.