Thanks for the reality check
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I have been rightly chastised, and I oppologize for my offensive remarks. When I wrote my last two entries, I was an emotional wreck and I spewed forth hate. I am sorry.
Mike Gravel really impresses me with his stand on most issues. He seems to be the most Progressive candidate in the field. He is the strongest supporter, from what I've read, of the LGBT communities issues. I know that Bill Richardson has made New Mexico a safe haven of sorts for all people, but I'm not aware of him taking a supportive stance on the national stage.
On a more local note, I am watching the DC Voting Rights issue with a bit of interest. If this legislation passes and Utah gets a fourth Congressional district to "balance out" the DC district, it will be interesting to see what happens. Our lone Democratic representative, Jim Matheson, has publicly stated that he was not supportive of this legislation. With the way the Republicans in our state gerrymander districts, he is probably afraid that they would make a district that he couldn't carry in an election. The way that the legislature has split the state if we get a fourth seat, the liberal havens of Salt Lake City would share a district with the equally liberal Park City area. If Matheson tries to run in this district on his "Republican Light" platform, he would never make it out of caucus. There are some real Progressives that have the support of the two biggest caucuses- teachers, and the largest, the Stonewall Democrats. He actually had the nerve to stand before the largest caucus in the State of Utah at the state convention last year and way that he didn't support our issues. If he wants to keep his seat, he should run in the rural district that represents the Eastern part of the state. If he does that and can win the election, then we could have two Democratic representatives from Utah. It's something to think about.
Mike Gravel really impresses me with his stand on most issues. He seems to be the most Progressive candidate in the field. He is the strongest supporter, from what I've read, of the LGBT communities issues. I know that Bill Richardson has made New Mexico a safe haven of sorts for all people, but I'm not aware of him taking a supportive stance on the national stage.
On a more local note, I am watching the DC Voting Rights issue with a bit of interest. If this legislation passes and Utah gets a fourth Congressional district to "balance out" the DC district, it will be interesting to see what happens. Our lone Democratic representative, Jim Matheson, has publicly stated that he was not supportive of this legislation. With the way the Republicans in our state gerrymander districts, he is probably afraid that they would make a district that he couldn't carry in an election. The way that the legislature has split the state if we get a fourth seat, the liberal havens of Salt Lake City would share a district with the equally liberal Park City area. If Matheson tries to run in this district on his "Republican Light" platform, he would never make it out of caucus. There are some real Progressives that have the support of the two biggest caucuses- teachers, and the largest, the Stonewall Democrats. He actually had the nerve to stand before the largest caucus in the State of Utah at the state convention last year and way that he didn't support our issues. If he wants to keep his seat, he should run in the rural district that represents the Eastern part of the state. If he does that and can win the election, then we could have two Democratic representatives from Utah. It's something to think about.