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Wafflecrats

By Staff | Feb 3, 2016

To the editor:

Well, the “season” is upon us. I am not referring to the changes in weather, but the “whether” of whom. This whom is being desperately sought out by the candidates of both parties: for whom will wear their political mantle come November.

On the Democratic side we discover Bernie Sanders, a relatively unknown Democrat. He has tossed his hat and his passion into pre-preliminary fiasco for his party. At first, not a ripple to be found but now tall waves are inbound with a tsunami possible. Hillary Clinton meanwhile struggles to convince her less-than-ardent supporters that she can be trusted. Yet the persistent progression emanating from the various agencies that are investigating her is gathering speed and power. These less-than-ardent Clinton supporters are, in part, migrating to the welcoming arms of the Sanders camp. Others are seeking political comfort elsewhere.

However, not to be outdone, the Republicans are playing musical chairs as well. Who will carry their banner into the political fray that is building momentum on the horizon?

The more unlikely Republican candidate at the outset was Donald Trump. Trump was a political visitor in the past but more of a grazing, curious chap as opposed to being a serious entrant.

But politics are an exercise in waning and waxing desires. These desires are mostly predicated upon one’s personal moment in time. These moments are shaped by financial conditions, age, religion and others matters of concern to that individual. And so, loyalties shift and change flavor. Yesterday’s apple pie has given way to today’s political tarts of various flavors

The once steadfast Republicans, those of the political battles this time has to face a new political contender, this one not beholden to the cash daddies of the past. He is not tied to these favor hunting groups that vie to have their candidate successful in the climb to the White House so they can wear the badge of importance.

What to do? What to do? Desperately this lost political favor hunting pool scrambles for a savior. This upstart must be stopped. But how? The other candidates have tried sniping at him but their barbs contain no kryptonite and so Trump’s mantle of protection experienced no damage. Most recently the Republican’s own magazine has taken potshots at The Donald. They missed.

There will be some from both parties who change loyalties, some maybe seeking even a third party contender. I call them Wafflecrats. And what shall the chances of these Wafflecrats be? They are neither fish nor fowl, wet or dry, left or right. A sad lot these.

Joseph L. Kibitlewski

Cape Coral