Good-bye, Paul

I wasn’t going to post today. But I’m pissed and disappointed. The establishment has succeeded in running Paul Hackett off the road to the U.S. Senate. Not only that, but he’s not running for the House, either. Here’s the email I received today {all emphasis mine}:

Today I am announcing that I am withdrawing from the race for United States Senate. I made this decision reluctantly, only after repeated requests by party leaders, as well as behind the scenes machinations, that were intended to hurt my campaign.

But there was no quid pro quo. I will not be running in the Second Congressional District nor for any other elective office. This decision is final, and not subject to reconsideration.

I told the voters from the beginning that I am not a career politician and never aspired to be–that I was about leadership, service and commitment.

Similarly, I told party officials that I had given my word to other good Democrats, who will take the fight to the Second District, that I would not run.{unlike someone we all know- S.B.} In reliance on my word they entered the race. I said it. I meant it. I stand by it. At the end of the day, my word is my bond and I will take it to my grave.

Thus ends my 11 month political career. Although it is an overused political clichÃ©, I really will be spending more time with my family, something I wasn’t able to do because my service to country in the political realm continued after my return from Iraq. Perhaps my wonderful wife Suzi said it best after we made this decision when she said “Honey, welcome home.” I really did marry up.

To my friends and supporters, I pledge that I will continue to fight and to speak out on the issues I believe in. As long as I have the microphone, I will serve as your voice.

It is with my deepest respect and humility that I thank each and every one of you for the support you extended to our campaign to take back America, and personally to me and my family. Together we made a difference. We changed the debate on the Iraq War, we inspired countless veterans to continue their service by running for office as Democrats and we made people believe again. We must continue to believe.

Remember, we must retool our party. We must do more than simply aspire to deliver greatness; we must have the commitment and will to fight for what is great about our party and our country; Peace, prosperity and the freedoms that define our democracy.

Rock on.

Paul Hackett

I’m really disgusted that they couldn’t let the best man win in this situation. Would it have hurt to let us decide who was best to represent Ohio? Guess they didn’t want that. It’s much better to go along to get along than to rock the money boat in D.C. And, I believe, that Paul Hackett would have made them all look like they really are– a bunch of fat pigs (I don’t like that other “p” word or I’d have used that). He wouldn’t have just rocked that boat, he would’ve tipped that fucker over.

I don’t blame Paul for succumbing to the pressure. The ones he was supposed to count on (you know, other Dems) were turning ugly on him. Even those that were singing his praises online (at first) were leaving him because he didn’t have enough money to win. Why did he need more money to win when he could’ve gotten more votes? He inspired a lot of us to get more involved in politics than we normally would be. But he wasn’t a cardboard cutout and therefore wasn’t getting the political support he needed. Bah! It makes me sick.

Well, I guess it doesn’t matter what kind of Democrats are in Washington, as long as their Democrats- right? Hmmph! If you think that then you’re a bigger fool than I am.

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