I Just Voted for Christopher Reed
June 3, 2008 6 Comments
I admit it. I’m one of those people who are perfectly comfortable voting for someone because of my “gut feeling”. I had one of these “gut feelings” about candidate for US Senate Christopher Reed. When a young newcomer with no voting record comes along sometimes you have to put your blind faith in him and mark his name on the ballot, and that is what I did.
Reed’s Republican challengers never really appealed to me. Since they all do have conservative credentials I am not saying I loathe any of the three, but there is just something about the other two that made me have my reservations. Steve Rathje has raised the most money and has campaigned the longest, but he seems fake, scripted, and just not one of us. Never mind that he blew off the IPTV debate which, to me, sent the message “I am the front runner so I do not need to associate with these two clowns.” Then there is George Eichhorn who has his conservative voting record to back him up, but I just can’t get over the fact that he LOST his seat in the Iowa House in 2006. I know he has the most endorsements, but why would I vote for a loser?
Christopher Reed has shown to be genuine and driven. A newcomer, not a politician, who seems to have strong convictions and a bright political future. The underdog fighting the one candidate with money and the other candidate with experience. I think that it is candidates like Reed who show true determination to win your vote based solely on promoting themselves and not their money or supporters. Christopher Reed shows that he is willing to work this hard for voters now against the odds, and that means that he will do the same for us again in Washington.
I just voted at 2 PM. and was number 26. Ladies at the voting site shared their disappointment with the numbers. This was my first time to vote since moving to a larger city. I am disappointed with the turnout, as well.
And… I also voted for Christopher Reed.
I voted after 1 p.m. in my township and I was # 39.
Before I realized this, I asked the ladies at the voting site how the turnout was and they just shook their heads.
I said, “What? This country is going down the tubes and nobody wants to speak up?” (No response)
Christopher Reed got my vote.
I voted for Reed too!!!
I am so glad Mr. Reed won. I also like this guy. Whether he beats Harkin or not, I believe he has a good political future and this will be a great way to get his “feet wet”.
Let’s get going and support Chris Reed- time for Harkin to retire! (forced!)
I listened to Rush L today- he was telling his audience to care about local races- these candidates will produce future great leaders. I thought of Reed and how a few of us were of great influence. It is a start and I am pleased.
Now, what can we do to be of MORE support for the candidates we want to see win in Nov.? Any ideas? Am sure Chris Reed would appreciate and value our assistance.