A quick look at the latest Quinnipiac University poll
numbers marginally favoring former Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine over his U.S. Senate
rival George Allen would make one believe that the latter is actually a serious
political candidate. How this sad state of affairs came to be is unclear.
According to the sample of 1,282 registered voters, Tim
Kaine is ahead of George Allen by a whole percentage point, 44 to 43 percent,
respectively.[1] In
the head-to-head for favorability, Tim Kaine increased his lead with 44 percent
favorability to 41 percent for Allen.
But for a political candidate like Allen who clearly doesn’t
have the public interest at the forefront of his mind when making political
decisions[2],
it’s a fair question to ask how Mr. Allen even comes close to the favorability
ratings of former Democratic Governor Kaine? Like him or not, Tim Kaine clearly
represents a wider swath of interests, including the best interests of the
general public[3].
Mr. Allen, not so much.
Of course, some folks are so blinded by party loyalty or
ideological tunnel vision that the George Allen’s of the country can do no
wrong, even when they sell themselves and their policy positions to their
friends in the special interest arena[4].
Tim Kaine has proven that he cares about every layer of society, by contrast.
Unless you’re a member of the fossil fuel industry or a
multi-millionaire, voting for George Allen is at best ridiculous. You’re better
off hitting yourself across the head with a baseball bat.
There is class warfare occurring and an infusion of mediocre
politicians onto the political stage. A Tim Kaine victory will go much further
in ending the former and reducing the latter.
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