Politics at its Worst

Republican Vernon Robinson, candidate for Congress challenging incumbent Democrat Brad Miller, is quite the disturbed individual. He has ran for numerous offices without luck, and reminds me of the perenial B52 candidate, always looking to drop the political bombshell.

His advertising is racist, homophobic, and makes former Senator Jesse Helms appear worthy of sainthood. Besides the advertising, it is appaling that Vernon Robinson is running for Congress to represent a district he does not call home. Add it all up, and it is easy to conclude that Vernon Robinson brings out the worst in politics.

When faced with such candidates, responsible political parties take steps to shield themselves from bigotry and stupidity. I am disappointed at the lack of words from the North Carolina State Republican Party denouncing Robinson's campaign advertising. Does anyone remember the 2000 GOP National Convention where the theme was tolerance? I guess the silence from the state GOP is code for intoloerance towards immigrants and gays?

This past week, the campaign of Vernon Robinson was reported upon in the News and Observer. I have included a link below for you to read.

http://dwb.newsobserver.com/politics/ncwire_politics/story/2966743p-9400886c.html