Clear Messages

As we move into the 2006 election year it will be interesting to see which candidates, from local to federal, have a clear, concise message in their platform for the electorate. Very often candidates do not educate themselves on the office they wish to hold, which leaves a void in their campaign before it ever gets off the ground. It is has become almost customary for these novice candidates to repeat the mantras of their particular party affiliation to get attention in the public, and that of their party. Using sound bites for the media has become the norm to get attention for these candidates but it really does not display any real qualifications to hold a public office. Fancy slogans are great but they need to be backed up by the substantial qualifications of the candidates. All we can do is watch and wait, as the slate of candidates begins to build this year's election season, and hope the winners in November have what it takes for our future here in Hernando County!