Bill Ritter in Africa, Part One
Sometimes people ask me if I ever get sick of bashing Both Ways Bob Beauprez. And I answer, "Um, not really. It's easy. And fun. But thanks for caring."
I must admit, however, that it's nice to be reminded that in November, I won't just vote against Both Ways Bob. I'll vote for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill Ritter.
I'll vote that way because of where Ritter stands on healthcare and energy. But I'll also cast my vote because of who Ritter is. He's a man who lifted himself from poverty, raised a family, and spent his career locking up criminals. He's a leader who appeals to Democrats and Republicans alike. And he's a Catholic who devoted three years of his life to missionary work in Zambia. A video about his time there has debuted on the Ritter for Governor website:
[Bill and Jeannie Ritter] trucked 60 tons of food a month 400 miles from the capital city to their depot in Mongu. They then distributed the food deep into the bush. Bill and Jeannie also added poultry and fishery programs. They taught women the importance of good nutrition and food preparation for their families. And in a country ravaged not just by drought, but also by AIDS, malaria, leprosy and chronic malnourishment, Bill and Jeannie taught basic health care.
A couple of months ago, I wrote that an appropriate nickname for Ritter might be "Choirboy." That might just stick.
In a state where partisan bickering is standard operating procedure, we need a governor who cares more about people than about political posturing. It will be a shame if we pass up the chance to elect Bill Ritter.
I must admit, however, that it's nice to be reminded that in November, I won't just vote against Both Ways Bob. I'll vote for Democratic gubernatorial nominee Bill Ritter.
I'll vote that way because of where Ritter stands on healthcare and energy. But I'll also cast my vote because of who Ritter is. He's a man who lifted himself from poverty, raised a family, and spent his career locking up criminals. He's a leader who appeals to Democrats and Republicans alike. And he's a Catholic who devoted three years of his life to missionary work in Zambia. A video about his time there has debuted on the Ritter for Governor website:
[Bill and Jeannie Ritter] trucked 60 tons of food a month 400 miles from the capital city to their depot in Mongu. They then distributed the food deep into the bush. Bill and Jeannie also added poultry and fishery programs. They taught women the importance of good nutrition and food preparation for their families. And in a country ravaged not just by drought, but also by AIDS, malaria, leprosy and chronic malnourishment, Bill and Jeannie taught basic health care.
A couple of months ago, I wrote that an appropriate nickname for Ritter might be "Choirboy." That might just stick.
In a state where partisan bickering is standard operating procedure, we need a governor who cares more about people than about political posturing. It will be a shame if we pass up the chance to elect Bill Ritter.
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