Similarities and Differences

I have to admit it: District 8's Congressional race is utterly fascinating... to me, at least.

Just think about it:

The two candidates are both women.

Therefore: There are no sex or gender differences between them.

The two candidates are both Caucasian, meaning "white".

Therefore: Race is not an issue.

The two candidates are members of the same generation.

Therefore: Age-related experience is not a factor, and they've both lived through the same historical events.

Both candidates are native-born Americans, and neither is the child of recent immigrants.

Therefore: Cultural heritage is roughly comparable.

Both candidates are mothers with loving husbands and adoring children.

Therefore: Both strongly believe in the importance of family life.

I'm sure I could think of more similarities, but these will do for now.

Here's why it's useful to remember all these comparisons: Only one candidate will be elected, and all the usual explanations for that win are already invalid. You can't say...

-- "Well, one is white and the other is black", or

-- "One is old and the other is young", and so on.

So, yes: The two of them really are closely matched on all kinds of key variables.

And that is why POLITICAL orientation is so very important in this race.

One candidate addresses real-world problems, while the other emphasizes symbols.

Laura points to the rising prices of just about everything, while Jessica reminds you that she's for "strength" and "pride".

Laura talks about the costs of a pointless war, while Jessica tells voters that she's a "tough Texas conservative".

And when it's all said and done, everything boils down to Donald Trump, doesn't it? 

Do you want to support him? Or do you want to check his power? You will answer that question when you cast your ballot for one of these two women.

November is coming soon.

Steve Kobb

Concerned Citizen

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