At this point in the evolution of our government, it probably makes sense for political parties to choose their candidates via primary elections. A primary is likely to result in a better approximation of the the candidate(s) that the majority of party members actually want than choosing them in convention. After all conventions typically occur relatively late in the election cycle and are usually attended by a small percentage of party insiders, while primaries are open to the general public.

In Policing Corporate Pricing Policies, Stephen Crockett calls for strict new federal laws against price-gouging and predatory pricing. According to Crockett

We all know about price-gouging. We see it everyday when buying gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, prescription drugs and many other products or services.

He must not have been paying attention earlier this year when first the Cato Institute and then the Federal Trade Commission and the Antitrust Division of the Justice Department released studies finding no evidence of price gouging by the oil companies.

Is anyone surprised that the University of Delaware is wasting our tax dollars to promote a specific political agenda?

Why is UD's Housing department involved in teaching a class (or "Treatment Program" as their literature describes it)? Shouldn't their job be limited to providing safe and comfortable housing to students who wish to live on campus?

Links:
CBS 3
Chronicle of Higher Education
Philadelphia Inquirer

First of all, thanks to Brad Thomas, Mike Smith, Alan Coffey, Will Fox, and Bill Morris for staffing the LPD table; George Jurgenson, Bill Morris & Alan Coffey for providing literature for us to hand out; and Brad, George, Will & Bill for storing, transporting & organizing the stuff necessary for this event. And I helped a bit too.

If you suffer from seasonal allergies or sinusitis, like millions of other Americans, you should be careful where you buy your Sudafed or other drugs. Some stores will rat you out to the cops as a possible Methamphetamine manufacturer.

It was bad enough a year ago when they placed "over the counter" allergy medications containing pseudoephedrine behind the counter and started making us show ID and sign for our purchases because of a stupid law prompted by drug war paranoia. That was when I decided I'd rather suffer than have my non-prescription drug purchases tracked by the government.

``This summer is going to be a critical time for the new strategy,'' George W. Bush

Congratulations to David Okner for his 11.1% result. He met par for a two-way race. So did I for a 3-way race (1.1%).

I expected and received a call from Community News last evening, for my reaction to results. I said I expected a low vote and was pleased the result exceeded that of two years ago when I ran for Congress.(0.7%). I used the call to reiterate some of my platform and expect to see some of it in Saturday's Community News.

I plan to attend our 11/19 meeting, and would like for us to discuss the possibility of making a concerted effort to convince some Delawareans that the

Thanks to George Jurgensen anf Brad Thomas for very well-written letters to The News Journal. Letters submitted for me, and campaign information in newspapers give excellent publicity for almost no cost. Today's Community News includes my campaign sheet word for word, with a picture of a very responsible looking candidate - me. Now, all I have to do is stay home Tuesday night and be interviewed by at least rwo newspapers. I've just written my response that will have to be revised slightly depending on election results. Then, Lois and I will go to Return Day in Georgetown Thursday where I'll ride in a horse drawn carriage with Carper and Ting and Lois and I will attend a couple of receptions.

Today, the News Journal voters guide was published. I hope my picture, with others, on the cover will prompt readers to give thoughtful consideration to my answers.

Our David Okner (22nd rep) did an excellent job answering questions.

Many thanks to George Jurgensen for taking me to the 10/25 BOSCOV'S candidate forum. I had the pleasure of answering a question about the federal Department of Education employees: "They should be reassigned or fired - just get them out of there".

In my campaign, I've been saying that large cuts in spending are needed to help avoid a dangerous financial situation for our children and grandchildren. I give two examples: Government grants ($426 billion in 2005) and federal Department of Education ($71 billion in 2005). I hope you will point the finger at these examples. Repetition is the key to advertising.