Thought For The Day

  • Thought For The Day

    It Ain’t Me!

    I am always intrigued after an election as the Media consultants quiz the losing incumbents on the reason behind their loss. And even more interesting sometimes, is the reasons given by the Media consultants as to why their favorite incumbent lost. Here are a couple of my favorites: “I lost because my opponent spent more money on the campaign than I did.” (Editor’s note: Are we down to buying votes?) “I lost because the mood of the Nation is so inexplicable right now.” “I lost because _____________ (pick a person or an office holder a step or two up from the person giving the excuse, e.g. “the President”) is so unpopular right now.” Media: My…