First, I think virtually every major political position that any political party is vying for in America should have a robust primary. It gets new ideas out to compete with the old, new people to compete with the old, and allows the voters a real choice about who should represent their party.
Having stated that, I think Tony Evers has done a very good job as governor. Especially so, considering that he’s had to deal with an intransigent, belligerent, and extremely hostile gerrymandered state legislature that is obviously jealous that their “my way or the highway” legislation and budgets can’t be simply foisted on Wisconsinites by a “rubber stamp” governor. While he’s not a young man, he’s definitely younger and a lot more cogent than the nutcase that was just elected president (although that really doesn’t say much), and he keeps endorsing, supporting & even pushing for legislation that would help Wisconsinites, and vetoing much that is harmful. Could he be more outspoken, and a more forceful advocate for his good ideas? Yes, but that’s not a function of age. It’s simply his personality to be more low-key.
Finally, perhaps there’s a better, stronger candidate available. I’m not an expert about who in the Democratic Party that might be. But until a definitely better (and perhaps more dynamic) candidate actually does appear, I’d strongly support Mr. Evers. He’s done well for Wisconsin and Wisconsinites, and I have every reason to believe he’ll continue to do so in a third term. If Tommy Thompson can be elected four times, I see no good reason why Tony Evers couldn’t be elected three.
First, I think virtually every major political position that any political party is vying for in America should have a robust primary. It gets new ideas out to compete with the old, new people to compete with the old, and allows the voters a real choice about who should represent their party.
Having stated that, I think Tony Evers has done a very good job as governor. Especially so, considering that he’s had to deal with an intransigent, belligerent, and extremely hostile gerrymandered state legislature that is obviously jealous that their “my way or the highway” legislation and budgets can’t be simply foisted on Wisconsinites by a “rubber stamp” governor. While he’s not a young man, he’s definitely younger and a lot more cogent than the nutcase that was just elected president (although that really doesn’t say much), and he keeps endorsing, supporting & even pushing for legislation that would help Wisconsinites, and vetoing much that is harmful. Could he be more outspoken, and a more forceful advocate for his good ideas? Yes, but that’s not a function of age. It’s simply his personality to be more low-key.
Finally, perhaps there’s a better, stronger candidate available. I’m not an expert about who in the Democratic Party that might be. But until a definitely better (and perhaps more dynamic) candidate actually does appear, I’d strongly support Mr. Evers. He’s done well for Wisconsin and Wisconsinites, and I have every reason to believe he’ll continue to do so in a third term. If Tommy Thompson can be elected four times, I see no good reason why Tony Evers couldn’t be elected three.