When I first started this blog many years ago I did not think that it would turn into blog with posts all about politics. But, I guess besides the time I spend with my church and music, and with my grandsons (not enough of that) politics has taken up my time.
I mentioned in an earlier post that I have been giving some of my time to the Pete Buttigieg campaign for president. I spent about 8 hours this past weekend helping out because… well…
the circus is coming to town.
This Saturday is the SC Democratic primary for president. It’s a pretty big thing around these parts. It’s the second national primary (not counting the two caucus events) and it happens one week before Super Tuesday.
The democratic candidates have a lot of events already scheduled in the state for this week. There will be two nights of televised town halls, and a televised debate -all taking place in Charleston. Locally, Joe Biden is coming to my town, Georgetown, on Wednesday. I plan on seeing him because it’s a good opportunity to see, and maybe quickly meet, a former Vice President and perhaps the party’s choice to run against Trump. Yes, maybe. I know Bernie has the early lead but I stress early. A lot can happen between now and then in politics. The actress Susan Sarandon is coming to our town tomorrow on Biden’s behalf. Biden’s sister was here this past Saturday. I have received 3 Biden brochures in my mailbox so far. He really wants to win this state!
I’m still waiting to hear if Pete will be near by. I saw him months ago, and after working for him some the past month, I’d like to see him again. All of the candidates are stopping into the Myrtle Beach area, up the road apiece from me. I live between Charleston and Myrtle Beach.
This Friday night will be a different kind of event. Trump is coming to North Charleston for one of his infamous rallies. It is obvious that the scheduling of this rally is not done by accident. He wants to rile up his strongest fans, the Trumpsters, and he wants to share the headlines with the Democrats who will be in the state. It’s who he is. It’s what he does. I know a few people planning to counter-rally outside his appearance Friday and I pray it all stays peaceful.
The TV ads are running like crazy here this week. While sitting here typing this muse, I have seen Bernie, Amy and Biden commercials.
I have already voted because I am scheduled to work for Pete all day on Saturday. I look forward for the time to come to end on Saturday, but I am also nervous about the results. At this point I am hoping Biden does have a good showing. Bernie can’t run away with everything. At least I hope he doesn’t. I, of course, believe Pete is the best all around choice but I am also realistic to what may happen.
The circus will certainly not be over. It will just quiet down here for awhile after Saturday. The big top will go up in another state. As with real circuses, we will see the gnashing of teeth from animals, we will watch jugglers trying to stay alive… and we will continue to see that clown. (You know who I mean.)
Next post: I promise it will be about something else!
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