As Democrats gathered Friday and Saturday at Hannibal’s 39th annual Democrat Days, some were hoping to see the economy improve soon, while being realistic about how soon this might happen. Among the group Saturday was Carol Ragar of Canton, a member of the local Democrat Central Committee who has been attending Demo Days for 24 years.
Considering the political scene in Washington, Ragar said, “I think it’s a big mess, but I don’t think it’s all his (President Obama’s) fault. I think he’s doing a fine job under the circumstances.”
Regarding her expectations about health care reform, Ragar believes “some form of health care will pass. I think it will have to. We are doomed to terrible deficits as it is. In Missouri we have to have a balanced budget. It is one of the very few (states required to have a balanced budget). I hate to see any cuts in education or health care. .... I’d like to see things improve. I think this will be a very good learning experience for everyone.”
Also Saturday, Sixth District State Rep. Rachel Bringer of Palmyra, whose days in office are ending this year because of term limits, shared her experiences and her goals for the future.
More about Demo Days and an in-depth interview with Bringer will be published in the Tuesday, March 9, edition of the Hannibal Courier-Post.
