Though
many are lamenting the lack of women in elective office in US society, the
cardinal rule of politics here is golden, i.e. ye who can raise the money is too
often the one to be seen and heard. This
quid pro quo is the norm in politics and women are often counted out because
they fail to raise sufficient funds or they can’t get media attention based on
issues which pinpoint the heart strings
of what the majority feels and considers most important. Nowhere is this more important than in the
2020 Presidential Elections.
The
Democrats have done a poor job of capturing the mood of the country in focusing
on their sole mission to oust Trump at all cost. In a crowded platform of mediocre talents,
many of whom might not normally be
considered presidential timber; a few
stars emerged though the issues of the constitutional role of government was
overridden by an overwhelming urge to be all things to all people regardless of
who is paying the bill. The US
Constitution clearly states that the judiciary, national defense/security,
commerce and taxation powers are roles for government. The bloating of the general welfare is not
enumerated and has seen ventures into education, social welfare, health and
issues of child and family which are nowhere delineated to the federal
government’s role but under the 10th Amendment lies with
states.
If
the Democrats hope to dethrone Republican rule then they have to be bold and
show a stroke of genius that is thus far removed from sight. In this the month for women, it is past time
we had a woman fill the role of vice president.
Of those who entered the race Senator Amy Klobachur of Minnesota
demonstrated her political chops in debates and would bring much to the ticket;
however, given the overwhelming support of blacks for his race, Biden would be
pressured to pick such a woman as VP.
Senator Kamala Harris seems ready to bite the bit but given her personal
attacks on Biden, he has to ask himself who do you and can you trust. Former State Senator Stacy Abrams though
blessed with a Yale law degree still lacks the substance many would consider
worthy of a possible assumption to the ranks of President. Color alone does not justify the right
fit.
A
dark horse democratic VP candidate should be New Jersey’s 11th
District Congresswoman, Rebecca Michelle “Mikie” Sherrill who reeks of
presidential timber. This woman is the
mother of 4, a former Lt. Commander and Navy helicopter pilot, district attorney
and prosecutor as well as dripping with qualifications in economics and
Russian. She is one who captured the
majority of votes in a district previously won by Trump and she represents a
needed future focus rather than a retreat to policies of the past which were
part of the creeping socialism of Clinton, Obama and others who want to
continually give more than is taken in.
The
best Republican for the emerging battles is Nikki Haley though some within this
group may find her a little non-conservative for their taste, Her tenure as a
governor, successful service as the US ambassador to the UN and ability to quell
emerging storms of race and heartfelt compassion has won her praise both
domestically and internationally. With
the Corona virus fiasco, one couldn’t help but wonder how she could help handle
this. And don't forget the queen of tthe Golden Rule, RNC Chairwoman Ronna
Romney McDaniel who has rewritten the rules on political fundraising.
As
one watches 73 year old President Trump and the gaffe prone former Vice
President Joe Biden, their memory lapses give one pause as do the age of many
Supreme Court Justices. Can they
successfully serve out their terms? Why
is a woman not in the waiting? Reagan
survived, so we as a nation have to ask will they?
Ada
M. Fisher, MD, MPH is a former Medical Director in a Fortune 500 company,
licensed teacher, retired physician, former county school board member, speaker,
author of Common Sense Conservative Prescriptions Good for What Ails Us Book 1
(available through Amazon. Com) and is the NC Republican National
Committeewoman.
