Key West Lou / REPUBLICAN CANDIDATES SUCK

In recent past years, it has become increasingly obvious Republicans are having a hard time finding candidates of honor and character to run under the Republican label. This may be happening on the Democratic side also, but not to such an outlandish degree.

Good people do not want to go into politics. Why put up with the demeaning bullshit involved? Respect for elected officials is a waning thing.

Which brings me to the present Lt. Governor of North Carolina Mark Robinson. Black. Presently, he is the candidate for Governor. His candidacy has been lauded. Till yesterday.

Robinson’s checkered past came to light. He has a long history of having uttered and written inflammatory and offensive remarks. He has called himself a “black Nazi.” Advertised himself on one or more pornographic forums. Seeking sex type publications. He has defended slavery. If legal today, he would own some. He has described himself as a “perv,” reported some Peeping Tom experiences, said he liked “trannying on girl porn,” advertised himself on sex magazines like Nude Black, used the name “minisoldr,” and listed his full name and email address on Ashley Madison, a site for married persons seeking affairs.

Robinson denies it all. He stated he is not withdrawing his candidacy.

The New York Times reported Trump had been warned in 2023 that Robinson was bad news and “he should not support him.” Trump ignored the advice. Now he is stuck with the laudatory remarks he made about him.

In spite of electing Democratic governors, North Carolina has been a red state when it comes to Presidential elections. Doubt it will be that way this year.

Again to be clear, Robinson denies it all.

Oprah Winfrey did a fantastic TV show for Harris last night. Unite for America. Winfrey gathered together organizations and persons supporting or should be supporting Harris.

I caught parts of the show. Outstanding!

The national Teamsters did not endorse Harris. Nor Trump for that mater. Local Teamsters reacted immediately. Many local Teamster unions have rushed to endorse Harris.

Trump’s latest line: Jewish voters will be the blame if he loses.

The Harris/Trump race is a “Battle of the Sexes.” A much earlier one took place in the tennis world this day in 1973.

Billie Jean King defeated Bobby Riggs in straight sets 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in the Houston Astrodome. The match was preceded by weeks of ballyhoo. Riggs was exceptionally outspoken as to how he was going to destroy Billy Jean.

She ate him for breakfast, lunch and dinner!

I suspect Harris will do the same to Trump in the Presidential race.

Sophia Loren is 90 years old today. May God continue to bless her as He has! She has been an outstanding movie actor and person her entire life. She faced life’s bumps and rode over them.

I handled physiotherapy well yesterday. Surprised me as I have been experiencing pains here, there and everywhere for a week. Today a visit with Mount Sinai’s Dr. Ayad. He comes down from Miami once a month. He will advise the results of the 3 blood clots which were left following my heart surgeries a few months ago and what if anything we are going to do with my aortic aneurysm. Getting old does have its problems.

I close with recognition of one of Key West’s finest persons: Diane Schmidt.

The Monroe County Tourist Development Council has selected long time hotelier Diane Schmidt as Chairperson to lead the volunteer board that administers tourism marketing for Key West and the Florida Keys.

A better choice could not have been made. Though we have not seen each other since 2020 and COVID’s introduction, I knew Diane well in the years prior thereto. A more honorable and expert hotelier has not existed in Key West. She managed the Westin, Margaritaville, Opal and Sunset Keys. She continues to be active in a liaison capacity with Opal and Sunset Keys. She also served for a time as President of the Chamber of Commerce.

Diane is well equipped to pull the TDC through the hard times it faces.

Go, Diane!

Enjoy your day!

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