KLRU
Kinky Would Be a Governor Without Influence
RECEIVED Thu., Oct. 26, 2006
Dear Editor,
I think its crucial for people to hear that the "lack of political connections" that makes Kinky so appealing to the average voter is the very reason that he would have no power or sway in the Capitol. Of course everyone loves the "Mr. Smith goes to Austin" idea of a governor with no outside influences, but a governor with no influence is also a man with no backing and no power. He would be completely subject to the whims of those already in power or completely ignored by them. More dangerously, he doesn't move people to the polls at all, he distracts them. Listen carefully voters: Texas Democrats are 40% of the vote in this state. Gov. Perry has only 35% of the vote; if Democrats get to the polls, we can actually take the office this year. Tell your friends, because the Republicans in this state are split by their dissatisfaction; there is a real chance for us if we don't let it sail by.
I think its crucial for people to hear that the "lack of political connections" that makes Kinky so appealing to the average voter is the very reason that he would have no power or sway in the Capitol. Of course everyone loves the "Mr. Smith goes to Austin" idea of a governor with no outside influences, but a governor with no influence is also a man with no backing and no power. He would be completely subject to the whims of those already in power or completely ignored by them. More dangerously, he doesn't move people to the polls at all, he distracts them. Listen carefully voters: Texas Democrats are 40% of the vote in this state. Gov. Perry has only 35% of the vote; if Democrats get to the polls, we can actually take the office this year. Tell your friends, because the Republicans in this state are split by their dissatisfaction; there is a real chance for us if we don't let it sail by.
Thank you,
Ashley Horn
Ashley Horn
