Politics frustrate me yet this year’s election has really stoked my fire. I feel I know more about the issues and the candidates than previous years and while I always feel the world is at stake on election day, I feel this particular race signifies a special cross roads in our political history.
People that throw their support behind a candidate because of their sex or race get to me. I feel people treat our political process like some middle school classroom. That said, the democratic nomination made it clear to the public that anyone has a shot, regardless of gender or color. They are fascinated with the concept and would like to be a part of that historical moment. Many get so excited they forget about the other weighty responsibilities the title “head of state” might entail. The Republicans finally understand how to tap that child-like excitement and curiosity. You can fill the gaps in your demographics by including someone charismatic on your ticket that is a degree different than past candidates. Forget the race to the moon. Expect to see both parties race to fill federal offices with civil servants of every shape and color.
In that same vein, I would like to nominate Goodboy Norman Featherstone as the National Pug Party presidential candidate. I don’t know his platform, but I am fairly certain we’ve not had a pug president before. Who doesn’t love pugs? (Quiet, Ian.) Hmn, I might should have screened him first. Norman, you don’t have any politically dangerous skeletons in your closet?