Mar 052006
I’m struggling with the decision about whether to participate in Tuesday’s caucuses. I like the theory of political caucuses, but in practice I think they attract the same people year after year. The caucuses are supposed to get people involved in the political process at the grassroots level, but all of the discussions about resolutions and other arcane matters gives caucuses an “insider” feel that can be alienating to most citizens who aren’t deeply involved in politics.
If I do attend, I need to decide which gubernatorial candidate I want to support. I’m torn between Steve Kelly and Becky Lourey. They’re both strong progressives with clear agendas, but I think Kelly has more appeal to independents. I used to think I would support Attorney General Mike Hatch, but his campaign has seemed lackluster and, well, boring. I think Peter Hutchinson, the independent candidate, is eminently qualified and he has some good ideas, but I’m not sure he can excite enough voters to get elected. It might not even matter who I support because no candidate is obligated to abide the endorsement process.
