Reportedly, when confronted with his anti-gay policies outside a meeting with local Log Cabin Republicans, Davis lost it. So, apparently we can add thin skin to Tom Davis's vulnerabilities as we head toward the last six weeks of the campaign. Is it possible that Davis is worried, if not that he'll be re-elected, but that his prospects of succeeding John Warner in the Senate have been damaged? It is more imperative now than ever to press Hurst's strengths.
Hurst has a less compromised character.
Hurst can deliver for the 11th, arguably more if the Dems win a majority in the House.
Hurst can be a real agent for badly needed reform.
Hurst's policy positions are more in line with clear majorities on both foreign and domestic policy.
If voters were motivated to do a little research on their own, Hurst would win handily. The Republicans from Bush on down are running on a theme of smear and fear, desperately trying to convince voters that they should just stay home that things can't get better, and if anyone even tries to argue for change they're playing into the hands of our enemies. Just how desperate the Republicans have become is evident by their arguing that after almost six years of inept corrupt Republican government, our troubles should all be blamed on...Bill Clinton?!
All we can do is keep spreading the word. Encourage people to think for themselves. The mainstream media can't be expected to focus on the race in the 11th. Davis can afford to buy many more ads than Hurst. I understand Hurst acquitted himself very well in the debate. Maybe there will be more debates. Cox Cable Channel 10 will be broadcasting the one debate I know of on the following dates and times. I encourage readers of this blog and other bloggers and commenters to publicize these broadcasts, and, again if anyone knows how to record them in a digital format for uploading onto youtube (via dvd recorder?), please please do so.
10/06 @4p
10/07 @930p
10/11 @630p
10/21 @930a
