Posted on 07/07/2005 1:42:34 PM PDT by RWR8189
MANCHESTER, N.H. -- Just 23 weeks after the second inauguration of the 43rd president, someone who aims to be the 44th came here for the annual luncheon of the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women. It was a target-rich environment for George Allen. He has the same name as his father, the late Hall of Fame head coach of the Los Angeles Rams and Washington Redskins who was, to say no more, tightly wound, as coaches tend to be. If the son is similarly driven -- and he must be to embark on this marathon -- he conceals it beneath a demeanor akin to Ronald Reagan's, which was once described as "Aw, shucks, I just stepped on my sneaker laces." Except there are no laces on Allen's cowboy boots, which go with the smokeless tobacco in the circular can in his pocket.
One of his father's mantras was "Hit hard and good things will happen." The son, who as a University of Virginia graduate headed Young Virginians for Reagan in the 1976 nomination contest with President Ford, has Reagan's knack for expressing strong views in an unthreatening manner.
By 2008 it will have been 48 years since the country chose a senator to be president, so the ideal candidate is not a senator, or if he is, he has been a governor, someone with an executive's temperament and experience. Allen served a single term as governor of Virginia, where the constitution forbids consecutive terms. He now is in the fifth year of his first term in the U.S. Senate, which prudence might tell Allen is enough, because full-time campaigning often wins presidential nominations. Asked if he enjoys the Senate, he pauses, then says: "Every now and then. It's better being governor."
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Is it in the Senate at all?
Agreed. We are right to tell our representatives what we believe, but my boss also refused to vote for Ehrlich.
Waking up the day after the Governor's election was like a breath of fresh air. I felt horrible under the Paris regime - what an awful person! I would have chewed my arm off if I had refused to vote for Ehrlich because of his imperfect stance on abortion, especially if this had given the victory to KKT.
I had a chance to meet Governor Ehrlich last year, unfortunately, I was so starstruck that the only thing I could utter was "Welcome to Frederick County."
The House version (HR25) has been referred to the Ways & Means Committee.
The Senate version (S25) is still awaiting action/more sponsorship. (The Senate logistics are different from those in the House). There was an earlier report it had been read to the Senate, but I do not think that was correct.
The bills are identical in content and wording, however.
And, hopefully, another 48 years more will pass without incident.
"Is it in the Senate at all?"
Yes, S25 is the FairTax bill in the senate. I think it has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee.
I just passed along your Kudos to Jason Miller via e-mail.
Thank you.
Jason Miller is going to have a very bright future in this party and I hope he sticks around for many many more elections.
He does good work and I'm sure he will do good in 2006 and then.....2008.
I've been addicted to Kodiak for 21 years. It is just now starting to take a toll on my bottom front teeth. I have a bit of a stain on the back of them that won't come off... :)
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