Election results confirmed


So the Dems made a good showing of themselves today, even as they certified the college of electors' votes. Hunter at Daily Kos watched the proceedings (presumably via C-Span, since the networks had more important soaps to do) and reports:
"I was impressed by how prepared the Democratic speakers were, in both houses, and how very unprepared the Republican speakers were. While Democrats were citing example after example of actual vote suppression efforts, partisan electioneering on the part of state officials, etc., etc., Republicans who got up to speak mainly read from newspaper clippings or otherwise strutted and blustered about. It seems fairly clear that the Republicans weren't actually expecting a contest, and were unprepared for it.

"The issue was framed very well. This isn't a contest of the outcome, but of the process, and the partisan corruption therein. Republicans will spin it as they will, but they will have very little ammunition, from Democrats, to work with. The talking point needs to be, at this point: Democrats are standing up for the right to vote of all citizens. Why aren't the Republicans?"
Why not the Republicans? The FOX-GOP-Rove axis of evil will tell us that the Republican Party is forward looking, and trusts the judgement of the American people, while the Democrats put their faith in courts and trial lawyers. To counter this, Democrats need to press the need for reform without looking like sore losers.
6.1.05 23:20
 


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