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Wednesday, February 21, 2007 05:14:16 AM
DVD PICK ...So Goes the Nation
Are you a Democrat? Do you find yourself frustrated with the way the so-called opposition party has been the whipping boy of neo-cons since 2000. Well, then this film won't make you feel any better.
In fact it succinctly underscores the very difficulties that have so irked so many people who considered applying for a Canadian work permit in November 2004: the Republicans can relate to people; the Democrats cannot.
Historically, the political and social status quo of Ohio is indicative of the American voting public at large and Ohio has been the center of the political maelstrom many times in its short history. Since 1960, every President to reach office has carried the state. In the entirety of U.S. history, Republican candidates have never taken a Presidential election without winning in Ohio.
...So Goes the Nation
features Hollywood A-List stars Matt Dillon, Steve Buscemi, Hilary Swank, Chad Lowe, Brendan Fraser, Joe Pantoliano, and Fisher Stevens in grass roots campaign efforts. The film also includes exclusive interviews with both Republican and Democratic counterparts: Edward Gillespie (Chairman of the Republican National Committee, Ken Mehlman (Bush's 2004 Campaign Manger), Matthew Dowd (Bush's Chief Campaign Strategist), Mark McKinnon (Bush's Media Strategist), Terry McAuliffe (Chairman of the Democratic National Committee), Mary Beth Cahill (Kerry's 2004 Campaign Manager), Tad Devine (Kerry's Chief Campaign Strategist), and Paul Begala (A Senior Democratic Advisor). ...So Goes the Nation
was the Official Selection at the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival.
Are you a Democrat? Do you find yourself frustrated with the way the so-called opposition party has been the whipping boy of neo-cons since 2000. Well, then this film won't make you feel any better.
