Note: This is mostly the work of one of our readers, Shane, who left this as a comment to a previous post. Some minor changes have been made, but the vast majority of this post is his content. Thanks, Shane, for agreeing to let us post it here.
I watched the Senate debate between Buckley, Martin and Chambliss on the WMAZ 13 live stream as it happened. The only candidate on that stage with any fire in his belly was Allen Buckley.
Since we’re 15 days out from the election, Georgians might want to ponder the special significance of our US Senate race. Let’s put up the long lens and see if we can devine a narrative for the murky future.
First, We have in Saxby Chambliss a politician that thrives on pork through the power of the purse. It’s a family affair with Chambliss as his son Bo is the Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s chief in house lobbyist. What does it say when the son of a powerfully positioned member of the Senate plies his trade in the same industries that his father is supposed to regulate on behalf of the people?
Combine that fact with the illustrious Senator’s votes on Immigration, The pork laden farm bill, his attempt to sell out the American people’s energy independence with the Gang of 10 proposal and I can not see any way to justify sending him back for another term.
Second, we have Mr. Martin. A good man, a career Democrat with ambition who fought a tough primary against a large field of competitors. A man that is intimately aware of the power of the run off. Especially a run off that requires democrats to turn out in record numbers.
Third, we have Allen Buckley. The Libertarian Candidate, a hard to define candidate in a country dominated by an entrenched two party system. Who are the Libertarians? What do they stand for? Why should I cast my vote for the perennial losers?
As the national race progresses, the leadership at the DNC is starting to talk about the possibility of a 60 seat, veto proof, filibuster proof majority in the Senate. A chimera they have pursued for the last 40 years. The scent of absolute power drives them and they will use every weapon in thier arsenal to achieve it.
Which brings us to the general election on November 4. What if the race for the US Senate here in Georgia was not resolved by a clear 50% +1 vote winner? What if the moon and the stars align in such a fashion as to deny Saxby or Mr. Martin a victory? And also left the disposition of that all important 60th seat in the Senate up in the air?
I can not think of a better way to jam my thumb in the eyes of the Republicans and the Democrats than voting for Allen Buckley. Enough votes to get him in the runoff. Think 34% to 38% of the votes in the general election. That’s an impossible task for a candidate with absolutely no campaign funds, no campaign staff and no major support.
Except for you.
If you’re as unhappy with the two party choices foisted upon us by the powers that be, consider the above narrative. Observe the scene and the players, orient youself relative to your observations, decide your course of action, and act.
Large events are shaped by a series of small ones. The seemingly impossible becomes doable with resources. We have seen the effect that the internet has on political fundraising. Millions flow into republican and democratic campaign funds on a daily basis, imagine the possibilities if a fraction of that could find it’s way into the Buckley campaign.
Imagine the grin on your face on November 5, if there’s a runoff between Allen Buckley and Jim Martin. Georgia could lead the way, the third way, and send a Libertarian Senator to Washington.
Something to consider over the next 15 days.
