Character should count.

For those who read my blog, there is little doubt that I lean toward one political party more than the other. There is, however, a strong independent streak that exists, particularly when it relates to issues of character. America has become very suspicious and jaded about its politics. We recongize that politicians lie, distort the truth, clarify what they said and meant at the time when caught in embarrassing lies and will say almost anything for a vote. Note John McCain's incredible denial of ever being a maverick or immigration reform advocate. Note Senator Vitter of Lousiana preaching morality while cavorting with prostitutes etc. Not all of our leaders are like this, but a growing number of politicians too stupid to realize the YouTube age of instant gotcha, records what they say. Usually what they say off camera or when comfortable there is no media around, is more truthful than when they use sound bytes and advisor written words. When politicians do these things as individuals it is bad enough, but when a party machine supports a candidate who lies, it is worse. So is the case with Connecticut State Attorney General Richard Blumenthal who has been lying about serving in Vietnam, leaving the impression he did and never correcting statements he has made that are factually incorrect. I have zero problem with someone who made efforts to avoid the war. I have problems with lying. This was not an innocent white lie. This came from someone who deliberately misspoke to curry favor with Veteran's groups. He was caught, gave a ridiculous and non believable explanation and had the audacity to suggest it wasn't important and that we need to move on. NO Mr. Attorney General. We must judge you on your character. It does count. Your true beliefs should mean something. Richard Blumenthal should have been a shoe in to replace Senator Dodd and keep this Senate seat in Democratic Party hands, but instead, he got caught and this issue will remain the focus of the real campaign. The democratic party has incredulously supported his continued candidacy and although he may win, they have perpetuated everything that is wrong with American Politics. Character counts, from the candidates and the party machinery that supports them. I hope he loses. Where are you Americans for reason and truth?