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Election '04 a shoe-in for BushBy Jason Wadlington With the election cycle in full swing, I have a surprising declaration to make—Bush wins! To some this statement may seem premature and immature , but here is an examination of the case for Bush to remain in office for another term of dedicated service. Homeland Security The Bush team has done an astounding job of protecting the homeland since the tragic events of 9/11. Americans were in fear of more imminent attacks after the Twin Towers fell, but over the past two and a half years, that fear has subsided. This is not to say another attack will not happen. It is only an affirmation that, with the guidance and mental toughness of Bush and the thoroughness of John Ashcroft, America has been made a more secure place even in the face of terrorism and surprisingly fierce liberal opposition. The Economy For a while it appeared the economy was descending at a rate comparable to that of Howard Dean’s campaign crash. Unlike Dean, the economy, spurred on by Bush’s tax-cuts, is now on its way back to the splendor that was Reaganomics. It is not surprising that a conservative realized cutting taxes (giving more money back to the people) during a recession (when money is tight) would awaken an economic recovery that has not been witnessed in decades. Nader It appears that die-hard liberal Ralph Nader will
enter into the 2004 presidential race. Good news for Bush—bad news for, presumably,
John Kerry. In the 2000 presidential election cycle, Nader played the
role of savior for America by winning just enough votes from liberals
to ensure Gore would not be allowed the White House. It is un-doubtable that if the extreme leftists who voted for Nader in 2000 had been given a choice between Bush and Gore, they would have voted for Gore. But Nader was kind enough to toss his hat into the ring assuring a defeat for Gore and a win for Bush. Kerry can’t win (presuming he wins the democratic nomination). Unfortunately for him, he has had more faces than Michael Jackson. You want the tax-hiking, big spender? Face 12. Or maybe the tough brawler fighting for the middle class? Face 37. He is the Wal-Mart of politicians—you need it, he has it. Unfortunately, this puts him in a precarious situation. How can he fight for the middle class while raising their taxes? How can he be against a war that he supported? How can he be an advocate for a strong defense when he has voted routinely to strip the military of all of its might? The answer is he just changes faces. And this is something Americans will not accept. You can be wrong, but you cannot be hypocritical. John Kerry has too much to explain in eight months for him to be able to adequately make a case for himself.
Bush is a winner In 2000, Gore had more people in America state they would rather see him run the country than Bush, and he lost. There is straightforwardness about Bush that creates a sense of ease in the minds of many Americans. Maybe you don’t agree with his message, yet you will be convicted by his sincerity. When it comes down to it, Americans like someone who is willing to carry out the promises that they make. Taxes were cut, Saddam was toppled, the No Child Left Behind Act was created and America is more secure. Now in 2004 he is stating that he will win the election, and I have a feeling he is correct. — This columnist can be reached at collegian@csufresno.edu |
