I just had to remark on the ad for Rep. Virgil Goode I just saw while waiting for David Letterman to come on. The voiceover said "Independent-minded. Working for us." The tagline: "Independent voice."
It’s as if he doesn’t want us to know something… like his party affiliation. (Psst — he’s a Republican!)
Is Virgil Goode trying to borrow McCain’s schtick and sell himself as a (chortle) maverick? What exactly is that good ol’ boy independent from? Reality? ‘Cause it ain’t the Republican party.
I’m watching Letterman because McCain canceled on him at the last minute, then turned up in a live interview with Katie Couric during the taping of the show. Dave has been mercilessly busting his chops. Worth watching online if you missed it. I guess this partially answers my earlier question about late-night comedy.
[Update: According to the Sunlight Foundation, Goode ranks 13th among members of Congress when it comes to oil company investments. A fun fact to keep in mind as you watch his "energy independence" spot. Drill baby drill!]