A candidate announces....

In light of current situations surrounding corruption and lack of action on key issues, it seems likely that the 10^th district may have another candidate for its congressional representative.

Chicken Little

The announcement caught me off guard, but it seemed to be a logical step for long-time political pundit and observer, Chicken Little.

As of now, the race is a two-person race between incumbent Bob Dold and Democrat Brad Schneider.  The entry of another candidate is likely to stir the pot.

But why now?

“I’ve been giving it some thought for a long time,” said C.L. “and I just think there many issues that need my attention.”

Such as?

“Well, you know the cost of feed continues to rise and there are many chickens who think they’re getting clucked over.”

I told him that while these appear to be valid issues in some form, they seem to be centralized based on his own issues.  “You don’t seem to understand,” the fine feathered fowl said, “there is a ground swell of support for these concerns – sort of an Alliance.”

But if this alliance does not represent the needs of the constituency, just how effective do you think you can be as a congressional representative?

“These are things people need to know.”  Granted, I pointed out; there may be some concern about them, but what about the real issues facing the people.

“You mean like the economy, education, job creation, the debt crisis and the Cubs?”  Well, four out of five isn’t bad because there’s not much anyone can do about the Cubs.

“Hhmmm,” clucked C.L., “you may have a point here.  But what about my own agenda?”

Candidates at all levels have their special interests, but they can’t put the cart before the horse.  They need to be both aware and sensitive to everyone they serve.

“So,” noted the fine fowl, “I’d have to listen to Col. Sanders and Frank Perdue?” 

Theoretically, yes.  Some people may not agree with you, or do what you want them to do, but you never know, they may have an idea.

“I suppose,” C.L. noted.  “But what can I do for a campaign slogan?”

How about – A chicken in every pot.

“Don’t count on it.  Maybe I’ll take a sensible approach.”

Now there’s a concept.