Roger--I think a national primary day for each major party would be great towards reducing the costs of running for President.(Oc course, IA and NH business owners would be angry because they would lose business from all the people who pour into their states for the caucus and primary<g>)
You also bring up a good point about today's information capabilities give the most remote hamlet access to everything. I guess my point was that many people like to see the physical presence of the candidate in their state/town.
Geez, if only Einstein's equations weren't so damn perfect. If only we could go back in time. Think about, we send a bi-partisan team back to say 1788, sit down with Madison, Jefferson, Adams, Washington, and Hamilton and tell them about how the demographics and technology would change in the future and how a regional candidate could instantly become a household name thousands of miles away. Would they agree that by now, the EC could be abolished?
Who knows? But let me ask you this. My 8, 6, and 4 yr olds had a choice to go trick or treating in areas where houses were far apart(100 to 300 feet apart) or in townhouse developments where 6 townhouses were located in a 120 foot walking distance. Guess what? They picked the Townhouses.
So, where do you think the sharp campaign staffs of the parties will campaign?
But, as I said, unlike 1800, today, ALL the people EVERYWHERE can still see and hear the candidates, just not in person.
It is a great issue to discuss. Where is King Solomon?
TG |
