Paul Hackett speaks in Columbus

[mojogeorgo]

I heard him speak yesterday at the opening of his local campaign headquarters. Here is an excerpt of his speech:
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In the state of Ohio, we can, and we've got to win big in 2006. How we are going to do that is we're going to, first of all, spread a message of success. We as Democrats have got to be proud of what it is that we stand for. We are the party of fiscal responsibility, of limited government, of a strong national defense, and fair trade.

Now, some people every now and then when I say that, particularly Democratic activists, say, "Well, you sound like a Republican!" I don't think so...

Fiscal responsibility. We are the party that balances budgets! (Applause)
Limited government. Call me crazy--we don't send people to Washington D.C. to tell us how to live our private lives, educate our children, worship our God, or dictate to my wife or any of the women in this room, what decisions you make in the privacy of your doctor's office. (Applause and cheers)

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the message of the Democratic party, and that is the message that we have got to fight for across all 88 counties in the state of Ohio. And that's how we're going to win in 2006.
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You can find the rest here
http://howardempowered.blogspot.com/

[abbiehoff]

1. If we can get a fair vote count in Ohio

Hackett will win both primary and election. The chances of a fair vote count aren't very good.