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2002-10-25 Home Front

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Posted by Fred Pruitt 2002-10-25 02:55 pm|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Did I agree with him? No. Did I like him, well yeah, I guess I did. He seemed to have a sense of humor and he didnt seem to take himself too seriously. I liked the fact that unlike so many other Democrats, he was honest about who he was and why. If more of his party were like him, I think they'd be doing better in connecting with the people, you know, the very people they purport to be interested in.

Was he wrong on many, many issues? Yes. Would I have voted for him?, No.

But I liked him, and he will be missed.

Posted by Frank Martin 2002-10-25 18:21:18|| [varifrank.blogspot.com] 2002-10-25 18:21:18|| Front Page Top

#2 I agree with Frank.
I was diametrically opposed to most of Sen. Wellstone's positions on the issues but he came across as a thoughtful (as in thinking out his positions; e.g. not a "kneejerk"), considerate, and well meaning patriot.
He could laugh at himself and see the humor in politics as well as its importance.
He represented Minnesota well and fought the good fight for "working families" (I hate that market researched term) with sincerity.
Compared to my two democrap/weasel senators who wouldn't spit on a working person if they were on fire (although they swear they would), I think Paul Wellstone was a great American and will be missed by both sides of the aisle.
Prayers out to the families involved.

Posted by JDB 2002-10-25 22:01:21|| 2002-10-25 22:01:21|| Front Page Top

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