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Goodbye PA, Hello IN
Posted: 04/23/08
The Pennsylvania primary has come and gone; now it’s Indiana’s turn. I don’t have much say in the matter, but here is a list of things I’d like not to be subjected to anymore, regardless of the outcomes of the remaining primaries.

I don't want another Clinton in the White House, not even Chelsea in the future. I don't want another four years of Bush politics. I don't want the super delegates to decide the nominee. I don't want the politicians to be whining about who the best candidate against McCain is so they can keep their jobs in the fall. I don't want to listen to another talking head. I don't want another debate. I don't want to see Hillary doing shots and Barack bowling on national TV ever again. I don't want the President to go on game shows, for any reason whatsoever.

There has been criticism that the Pennsylvania primary turned really negative toward the end. That may be true, but it wasn’t as negative as I’m becoming about all the folderol. I’m not sure I can stay tuned until November.


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