The Democratic National Committee recently launched a website called "The Next Cheney". The purpose of the website is to enlighten voters about the pitfalls of John McCain's potential running mates.
Now to put this in context, I am registered as an Independent, but typically vote Democrat. Hillary Clinton was the candidate I liked as witnessed by the fact that I sat through an excruciating 3-hour caucus just to cast my vote for her.
But the Democratic National Committee has just about convinced me. Thanks to them, I am probably voting Republican this election. If their piece about potential McCain running mate Eric Cantor is any indication, I should switch allegiance immediately.
Here are some of my favorite excerpts:
"At Fundraiser, Jack Abramoff Named Sandwich After Eric Cantor -- Cantor Asked To Switch Sandwiches. At a January 2003 fundraiser for Cantor, who had just become chief deputy whip, Abramoff unveiled the Eric Cantor sandwich, 'a tuna-based stacker,' which, lamentably, was 'not quite [the] power lunch befitting' the only Jewish Republican in the House. Hence a request by Cantor ... to switch his eponymous sandwich to roast beef on challah, 'a deli special that exudes Jewish power.'"
"Jack Abramoff and House Deputy Republican Whip Eric Cantor co-hosted a fundraiser for then Rep. David Vitter at Abramoff's Signatures restaurant. In April 2005, Vitter admitted to the Federal Elections Commission that he failed to pay for the expenses for the fundraiser. According to the Times Picayune, Rep. Eric Cantor was "the marquee guest" at the event which sought to raise money from the Jewish community. Both Abramoff and Cantor are Jewish."
"Abramoff Held Undisclosed Fundraiser for Cantor at Stacks. In January 2003, Abramoff held a fundraiser for Cantor at Stacks. Abramoff said that Cantor would be "the party's most visible liaison to Jewish groups and in my view will be an important liaison to conservatives and religious Christians."
Thanks DNC, for making my choice so easy. Now...pass me a roast beef on challah so I too can "exude Jewish power."
(To see the website in all its glory, click here.)
5 comments:
wow! a post! you are back!
I always vote democrat, but am undecided on this one. In the primaries I voted Hillary (though I at least did not have to sit through a caucus), but am unsure of how I will vote in November.
Welcome back!
I've never voted in American elections, and I guess I never will, but how ironic that the democrats are campaigning for the republicans...
I, too, was hoping to vote for Hillary in November as I did in the primary. I don't think I can go so far as to vote Republican, though... 4 years is too long for me to whine, especially if my vote is part of the reason! :) Haha!
hallo,
im a new jew
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