Endorsement: Rob Simmons motives can not be questioned
There are a number of reason why I am endorsing Rob Simmons for the Senate, but they point to one overriding factor. Rob has made a career of serving his country and not himself. The perilous situations this country is facing require this kind of service. We can ill afford to elect a candidate who one has to question their motives. In the post-Dodd era, motive becomes a litmus test that will be used by the vast number of unaffiliated voters that will have more sway on this election than either party can overcome.
The voters –not to mention the Blumenthal Machine– are sure to question Linda McMahon’s motives in spending $50 million to gain a seat. Can she claim this as her patriotic duty to the residents of CT? If that is the case, it is more likely to fall on the deafened ears of those struggling in this economy. As a dedicated conservative, I also have to question what was her motivation in donating money to Rahm Emanuel’s campaign. It escapes me what it took to clear that tid bit from the memories of the delegates at the Republican Convention.
Peter Schiff’s motivations are laser focused on the economy. Something he has made a career of as a prognosticator and investor. There is no doubt Schiff knows the workings of a healthy economy. But he also has a penchant for going it alone. The outsider’s outsider, if you will. His management skills and steadfastness would better be served in an executive position. In the Senate, he needs to be able to work alongside 99 other colleagues. This may not be one Schiff’s strengths. I would be wholeheartedly behind Schiff for governor. A cerebral Chris Christie is what this state needs now.
Rob Simmons has served his state and country well. His only mark was being on the wrong side of the anti-Bush sentiment in 2006. He has ran a shrewd campaign by not campaigning. You can’t attack what you can’t see. The fact that he hasn’t dropped in the polls shows the voters are fed up with money and backroom deals that have decided too many elections. Not to mention the ridiculous number of glossy mailers we all received. It’s a sentiment showing up in grassroots activism everywhere. The people are questioning motives. Rob’s motives have secured my vote.

