Jefferson was the in the Democratic-Republican Party, which, yes, later split into the Democrat Party, and some members actually left for the Whigs.

In addition, the Democrat Party of today follows none of the economic philosophies of Marx (how I wish they did!). Marx advocated a takeover of the state by the working class so that the workers would run the government and own the means of production. The Democrats neither espouse these ideas nor have even hinted at supporting them. The Democrat Party is just as pro-business and anti-worker (and therefore anti-Marx) as the Republican Party. “Big government” does not equal “socialism.”

He had to draw a ping pong ball out of a box, cause the race with his Republican opponent was tied 4 to 4.

The drawing was held last Friday at the Courthouse. I saw an article about it at Erie.com, but they only reported on the top two tied races, and didn’t mention the Constable’s race.

I’ve got an email into the reporter, but he hasn’t responded yet.

Winger, have you heard anything yet?

While I am not a Libertarian, I still congratulate these candidates for their achievements. Now, what they need to do is prove to the public that 3rd partisans DO know how to government. Serve in these local offices with honor and accomplishment, then after a term or two there, seek a higher office – such as a county commission seat or even a state legislative seat – if such are obtainable. And if that next climb is successful, continue the climb in due time.

Eventually, the day will come when voters will accept non-Democratic and non-Republican officeholders as just as qualified and if we show the voters that we can govern, they’ll trust us for the larger offices – someday perhaps the Presidency.