The LuLac Edition #378, Dec. 23rd, 2007

PHOTO INDEX: THE ANNUAL GOVERNOR ED AND FAMILY CHRISTMAS CARD AND DOCTOR JOSEPH LEONARDI, FORMER CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATE AND NOW A WRITER FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICAN.

LEONARDI'S MUSINGS

Even though Dr. Joe Leonardi lost his race for Congress last year, he has not lost his passion for the articulation of issues that many conservatives in the state of Pennsyvania and this area have advocated. In a way, Leonardi's Congressional race has hurt him in getting people to hear his comments. In any other area, a former participant's view would be welcomed on the local op ed pages and radio outlets given the experience of that encounter but here in LuLac land most media moguls think Leonardi or any other former candidate would want to catipult that exposure into another run for public office. Be that as it may, Leonardi's views can be seen in the new Pennsylvania newspaper due out in 2008 called The Pennsyvania Republican. We wish him well in this new venture and here's the link for you:

http://pennrepublican.com/2007/12/20/january-issue-coming-soon/.

EDDIE'S ARTICLE

Last year one of our most popular Christmas articles was the reprint of Sunday Dispatch Editor Eddie Ackerman's "Santa A Better Man Than I". Here's the link from last year's LuLac Edition #114. It is one of the finest articles, in my view, ever written. Here's that link:

http://lulacpoliticaletter.blogspot.com/2006/12/lulac-edition-114-dec-20-2006.html.

COKE IS IT

I have always been partial to the Coke A Cola company. Drink their products and enjoy the way they market. Especially around Christmas time. Here's two YOU TUBE links that will put a lump in your throat and a warm spot in your heart.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrcbYa9IQRM and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9hk4c3hfWo&feature=related. Thought I'd give you a break from those TV commercials the candidates are running in Iowa and New Hampshire for Christmas.

ON THE TRAIL

It is unprecendented. Presidential candidates running in Iowa and New Hampshire at Christmas. The schedule is so front loaded that there might be a nominee by the end of February with the Democrats. The GOP on the other hand has a more even race. Former Senator Edwards is starting to worry both Senators Clinton and Obama and you might see him pull an upset there. In New Hampshire, Senator John McCain is coming on strong and just might win there again like he did in 2000. As we begin to celebrate the holidays, the Presidential campaign is right on our doorstep. It will be interesting and fun to comment on. With only polls and no real vote totals yet, perhaps the candidates should just go home and leave the good folks in Iowa and New Hampshire alone to enjoy their Christmas.