Most of you who follow politics are well aware that endorsements are often touted by candidates as a sign of credibility. There's a couple things to keep in mind when considering these endorsements:
1. There's often a price - before you think an endorsement is a civic-minded action by a selfless group serving their members check the campaign finance reports. You will be shocked (roll eyes) to find there are often sizable donations that come along with the endorsement. You will be even more shocked when you compare this to the voting records and lobbyist access to the candidate. Not telling you anything you don't know - just sayin' it's somethin' to keep in mind.
2. The not so careful evaluation process - many of these groups claim to have contacted/interviewed all candidates. Uhh - not so much. Many of the big spenders bypassed our candidates this year. Perhaps the most ridiculous sellout was by the NRA, which did not consider our Kansas candidates and inexplicably endorsed John McCain. This despite the fact Bob Barr had a spotless NRA gradecard while in Congress and McCain - well let's just say McCain did not.
My point here is that even if you belong to a union, professional group, etc. you are not a lemming. Your leadership likely has an agenda of their own and that could very well be contrary to your beliefs and values.
By the way - I am endorsing Patrick Wilbur for State Senate. I've invested enough in him to expect preferred access in Topeka.
Latest campaign news:
Appearance on KLWN-AM (1320) - 7:20am Friday
Online chat with the Lawrence Journal-World (ljworld.com) - 1:00 Friday
Canvassing on Sunday - call me (785-727-0506) if you can help
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