Wednesday, December 06, 2006

DeVos:"No Regrets" About Campaign

Dick is on a "thank you" tour. Let's all say "thanks" to Dick as he rides off into the sunset. In Tim Skubick's dreams, he is probably riding a white horse.



Holland - Former Republican gubernatorial candidate Dick DeVos says he has "no regrets" about his campaign for Governor this year. DeVos lost by a 14 point margin to incumbent Democrat Jennifer Granholm one month ago.



In his first public comments since his concession speech election night, DeVos told WZZM 13 Wednesday "we're gonna stand up and continue to be involved in the things we care about." He said he has given "no thought" to running for public office again.



As to why he lost, he told supporters at the Ottawa County Republican Headquarters that "it was a very difficult year to be a Republican - that was not only the case in Michigan, but nationally." He said his race "appeared to be settled on national issues." Yet, he said, "we were able to raise issues and make a difference."


Yes, Dick, it was all George's fault. You keep on thinking that, OK? OK! Bye, bye now.



I hope he stops by and thanks Skubick in person- it seems Tim wrote a big 'ol love letter in the form of the book "See Dick & Jen Run". Excerpts were published by The News-Herald, and, thanks to Nirmal pointing this out, I read the first two chapters.



That was quite enough. For example-



With her game face again in place, she looks like the cat that swallowed the Amway soap peddler. He, on the other hand, is obviously pondering his next move as the 25-second audience reaction reaches a crescendo and echoes in his brain. He reveals his thoughts at that very moment. "While I thought the format was for us to have an open conversation with the audience and not each other, her turning to me (with some real fire in her eyes) and pressing me on affirmative action was the biggest surprise of the night.



She clearly came armed and looking for a fight ... an interesting insight into the attitude (or frustration) on their side." The applause begins to subside as the audience and media await his retort to this torpedo fired by the governor. He slowly rises and buttons his sport coat. It reminded me of a knight making sure his armor was in place. With arms outstretched, he's seemingly trying to say OK, listen to this. He begins with, "My friends." Oh yeah. He only wishes he had some friends in the audience. "May I make just one observation? We came here, we came here for a conversation, and that's what I intended to have." My translation: That stinker. She just broke the rules.



I'm not sure what is more obvious- his love for Dick or his hatred of Jen. I knew he had complaints about the Guv, I never realized how deep it went. Sounds like she ran over his puppy or something.



And "knight in armor"? Are you serious, Tim?