Every candidate's secret wish
I believe that competition in political races is good. It causes debate and discussion - candidates have to speak - reporters write - and sometimes, voters listen. I think we're going to have lots of debate and discussion this election cycle - between presidential candidates and local candidates. And I believe, ultimately, the country and county will be better off for having gone through the process.
And I further believe that every candidate - including yours truly has one secret wish ... which is ... that no one runs against them. I confess, I had that wish. And it was completely blown away one week ago when I visited Cedar Rapids Rotary West and found my opponent standing at the check-in desk collecting signatures on his nomination papers. There went my wish....
To find out who else had their wishes ruined,
click here. --Joel @ "I need to get to bed" time.