Channeling Ann Coulter

Watching the campaign commercials this fall from NC-8 was depressing. Rep. Robin Hayes (R) had a good media company and a huge media budget. Meanwhile, challenger Larry Kissell looked like he let a local 3rd grade class make his ads, and lacked the money to run them more than a handful of times. I was surprised, really, when Kissell came within a few hundred votes of knocking Hayes off.

And how I wish Kissell had won, especially when I see Hayes making bone-headed, bigoted statements like this:

Stability in Iraq ultimately depends on spreading the message of Jesus Christ, the message of peace on earth, good will towards men. Everything depends on everyone learning about the birth of the Savior.

Any time your elected officials begin channeling Ann Coulter, it's time to trade them in. 2008 can't come soon enough.