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It's the COMMITTEES and JUDGES that count.

Here here!!! People forget that last Nov. we weren't only electing a Chief Exec; we were electing a judiciary and a Fed Gov beauracracy. BTW, the libs and socialists never forget this. As I recall they were the only ones to mention judicial appointments during the campaign (and they stick to their guns, as the Pickering "veto" proves). They may scream bloody murder over passage of welfare reform, but they would never vote against Bubba because of it.

Of course philosophy is always involved in politics, but when it comes to pulling the lever, the art of practical reason (and if need be, "nose-holding") is paramount.

Of course, there would be less nose-holding if we could get our guys in at the local level--I totally agree with you there. We could also use a conservative "counter march" through the institutions.

One more thing, Dan. Shugars is having a little trouble getting the word out. I teach an intro computer logic class at Southwestern Michigan College. Class meets once a week. Last week I read in the college newspaper that Shugars was at the Niles campus on Feb. 17. I hadn't heard word one about it!!! No posters, no flyers, no word of mouth, nothing. On the bright side, however, I suppose it's good that the visit at least made the student newspaper.

Anyway, I e-mailed Shugars' campaign HQ, told them I'd be happy to spread the word as much as possible in Berrien Co. I got a nice e-mail back ("Thanks for your kind words and support," etc. etc.) Nothing since then, though.

I really think that Shugars has a chance to take this. The area is still largely conservative. In fact, we used to elect conservative reps. If he gets aggressive, he can win. Folks are waiting to hear someone state their beliefs in clear, unapologetic language.