CONTESTANTS SOAK IN THEIR OWN BRINE - For Just A Minute Radio -- Tuesday 120117

How nice to have you on the premises. This is an unusual week.

 

We’re not used to breaking for election day on any day but Tuesdays… but this one is special and was decided by the powers that be back close to 30 years ago when the political parties decided to ask the State to take over running the primaries…

 

So thus it has been for three decades or more. In any case don’t forget if you want to vote for your favorite to be the GOP nominee in the Fall… this Saturday is the BIG day.

 

It’s a long story.  For many years it seems there just weren’t any primaries run by the political parties.  I need to go and check up on some of that data. In any case… you have to register – but you should know South Carolina voters do not register by parties… Voters in NC… do! I think the same is true for Georgia – but I’ve never lived there. For about ten years we lived in Virginia and that is another story. Which I’ll not clutter up the airways with today. 

 

In any case if you have not registered to vote…. You don’t have to register by party – but if you do vote in the Republican Primary it’s expected you’ll vote for the same party when the real election on November 6^th comes around.  Don’t fear… I’ll do my best to remind you.

 

Primary voting is quite different from ‘regular’ voting in South Carolina and if you need a refresher check with the DMV or some other office in the Court House.. Those of you in states other than SC will want to check out your local laws.

 

And nice to have you with us today.  Look for you again tomorrow at  “Earl “N” Lester’s Bait Shop and Sushi Bar.” And a lot of water goes under the bridge before we saddle up for the autumn vote in November. We’ll catch you up on it as we get closer…. But if you move you’ll want to get your ID card changed and get a new registration card at least 30 days before the next election. My wife is better at this stuff than I am.

 

Cordially, IN HIM

Jack & Barbara Buttram

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“JUST A MINUTE”

CONTESTANTS SOAK IN THEIR OWN BRINE

            Just a Minute: Last evening I watched South Carolina election contestants all in full ‘thrust and parry’ mode -- leaving saber scars but not mortal wounds. Mr. Huntsman departed with grace.

          I’m switching over to “contestants” rather than candidates because it now feels like a finely tuned quiz show. After 15 or so debates – and helps from coaches and writers everybody gets better. However Mr. Paul’s suit would benefit from a skilled tailor making his jackets look less like a horse collar.

          Mr. Romney’s delivery and timing are better each engagement and some ‘buyers’ come back deciding they better go for the quality and experience of a proven tool.  There’s still the ‘thwack’ of baggage to carry. Mr. Santorum repeatedly voted against right-to-work legislation which is not good news in South Carolina. Newt has made stylistic errors adding to his load while Perry and Paul continue to split conservative votes.

            Gov. Nikki Haley, backed Romney early, adding to his priorities saying that the current issues are jobs, spending and the economy. “Everyone in South Carolina knows somebody who's out of work.” – She said -- That’s it! <>I’m Jack Buttram. (END)  

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