Vilsack Withdraws: A Factor Conveniently Overlooked
Former Iowa Governor Tom Vilsack’s brief presidential bid is over.
Last year (fifth item at link), I opined that Vilsack’s attempt would be brief and unsuccessful because of his total lack of respect for property rights. Though there’s no direct proof of my contention, I believe the fact that Iowa’s former governor wasn’t really gaining traction, even in his own state, has to have an explanation that goes beyond “no money.”
In early June 2006, Vilsack vetoed a bill passed by overwhelming legislative majorities that “restricts city and county government’s ability to seize private property for economic development projects.” Both branches of Iowa’s legislature overrode the veto in July, again by huge majorities (90-8 in the House and 41-8 in the Senate). Although there appeared to be some controversy over whether the legislature could vote to override in a special session, Vilsack declined to challenge the vote in court.
I believe you can count on other presidential candidates to give at least lip service to supporting property rights — something Tom Vilsack could no longer even pretend to believe in.
I don’t think that the Democrat party has property rights high on their list of important priorities. But, I came here to spread good news of great joy!
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Comment by Denny — February 27, 2007 @ 3:25 am
#1, Very good start.
Comment by TBlumer — February 27, 2007 @ 7:37 am