| The call of the hour had to be from Miss Roz out in Princeton. Roz takes the prize because of the style and substance of her contribution.
Roz: Oy, where to begin?? We have a boy running for a man's job. The problem is that regardless of whether I suport you or not, you have to face the big guns in this country, who are republican and in lock step with the President. You don't agree with many of Bush's positions -- so you say, although you're not against the tax cuts for the richest people in the country, you think they should be permanent, as the President does. But when you disagree with the president, and the majority rules, where are you gonna get any clout on the Hill? You'll be eaten alive and spit out just like the (small handful) of republicans who do not agree with the President. What will you do there???
Junior: With all due respect, Bob Menendez....
Roz: I don't wanna hear about Bob Menendez! What will you do?
Junior: He represents the status quo....
Roz: You don't talk about what you will do....
Junior: If you let me finish I will...
Marty: Thanks Roz.
Junior: I'll be standing up for the people of NJ on every single issue that are (sic) important to them.
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Now I tried to do a more trenchant analysis of all this, but frankly listening to this interview was giving me a headache. Imagine listening to a petulant child for an hour and you can imagine what I am talking about.
In conclusion, the tenor of the interview reminds me why this race is so important. Junior came off sounding angry, impatient, and thoroughly unintelligent. Add to that, the patronizing tone ofhis replies ("I know what's imprortant to the people in New Jersey!!") and you can see waht's at stake. I also noticed that Junior's lisp resurfaces when he's nervous or angry. I hate to sound gratuituous, but eloquence and grace and intelligence matter. To hear Junior sounding off (with a speech inpediment) was downright embarrassing.
We are running neck and neck in the polls. Nothing short of our best efforts will ensure democratic victory in November. This is the biggest race of the year for our state and the idea of Junior as my Senator is enough to make me wanna bust my butt to help push Menendez towards victory.
So go to Senator Menendez' site, register to volunteer in your area and get involved! There is way too much on the line to standby and hope someone else will step up. That someone has to be you, dear reader. And if you're able, go make a contribution here. |
