No political gamesmanship for me.

If I were running for Congress, I'd campaign as an unabashed liberal. Because that's what I am. I'd not waver just to get elected. The sensible candidate, I suppose, would carefully analyze what it'd take to get him/her elected. In other words, cater to the whims of the electorate. The constituency. I wouldn't be afraid to lose. And if elected, I'd not compromise just for the sake of getting reelected. I wouldn't crave staying in public office. Of course, to win, I'd have to raise money to pay for the campaign. But I'd not beg for contributions. So I might have little money to spend. My attitude would be, so be it. Yes, I'm unwilling to play the political game. --Jim Broede