On two occasions I have had the good fortune to shake Mr. Mondale's hand. I even voted for him in 1984. He's a genuinely nice, honorable man. But about 152 weeks ago, filling in for the late Paul Wellstone, Walter reached a milestone never before achieved in American Politics: He became the first American to lose an election in all 50 states. In 1984, he lost every state except Minnesota running against Ronald Reagan. So for many years he was tied at 49 with George McGovern (Mondale had never lost a statewide race in Minnesota). But his loss in 2002, his first loss ever in Minnesota, pushed him over the top to 50. Sometimes Nice Guys Really Do Finish Last.
Tom:
Actually, if the dead voters in MN were not counted in the final tally back in 1984, Mondale would have lost all 50 States.
Using your logic about buying tobacco, alcohol, banking, etc; all require ID EXCEPT voting.
Keep up the good work. I enjoy your blog!
Posted by: Steve Van Trieste | 11/29/2005 at 02:15 AM
You caught me!
Posted by: Tom McMahon | 11/27/2005 at 09:52 AM
This is a reprint.
Posted by: S | 11/27/2005 at 09:40 AM