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Democrats' Time Is Here by Janet Callen Published in Spokesman Review Feb 23, 2008 As a participant at the Kootenai County Democratic caucus, I was thrilled with the numbers and enthusiasm of the attendees. Young and old, party regulars and newcomers, all participating in a very democratic process. As a volunteer at our local office, several days ago, I answered a telephone call from a 94-year-old woman who wanted the mailing address of the Clinton campaign. I laughed when that noted Republican intellect, Bob Nonini, claimed we will be "crying in our beers" on Election Day. Throughout our country voters are realizing that unless one is very rich, voting for the likes of Larry Craig and George Bush is not in their best interest. Recently I read that Rick Warren, a mega-church evangelical leader and author, had an epiphany that caused him to realize Christians should steer away from divisive politics and, instead, focus on helping the needy and the sick and restore civility in American culture. Hmmm, isn't that what Democrats have always been about? The Iraq war is costing our country $338 million in borrowed money every day. And McCain, with his neo-con advisers, advocates 100 more years. While Bush continues to peddle fear, our Democratic front-runners offer change and hope.   Janet G. Callen Coeur d'Alene     Suggestions and submissions for this page may be sent to: Web Master     Back Home.