There is another round of primary elections today in eight
states. The Fix has a comprehensive roundup here.
My erstwhile home state of Montana’s races feature substantial
action on the Democratic slate: they’re picking their challengers
to both Sen. Conrad Burns and Rep. Denny Rehberg. I suggested to my
old man that he pick up the Dem ballot if it is an open primary. He
says he did his best to wreck havoc on their frontrunners.
Also, he tells me of a local mill levy measure to fund “services
to the elderly in Missoula County.” He says, “The signs around town
say, ‘Vote for seniors,” or “vote for open space.’ Well, I have no
problem with seniors or open space, but put the other word on
there: tax.”
Changes the meaning a little, voting for a policy instead of for
a person or an abstract notion, no?