"DEMOCRATIC CONTROL" A LAUGHABLE EUPHEMISM TO K-STREET
Election day headlines.
Congre$$critters could be secretly relieved that they can return to "compromi$ing" instead of having to follow-the-leader or take a principled stand on anything.
If you think I'm joking, the Democratic Party needs as much renewal as do the GOP. Both parties should split. It would drive the lobbyists crazy and be the most incredibly populist thing to do.
The disillusionment goes all the way to local politics, what Andrew Sullivan aptly called "genuine" in describing the appeal of the Tea to publicans.
A random commenter on Blue Jersey blog, for instance:
...that are unwilling or unable to stand up to a Republican Governor.
We need a progressive legislative district map that consists of 40 competitive districts that cross as few county lines as possible.
We need progressives to run for State Assembly and State Senate against conservative Democrats in primary elections.
If there is any lesson that can be learned from the Tea Party it is that insurgents can win low-turnout primary elections if they have a compelling enough message that resonates with their party's base.
The difference between progressive and teabagging wingnuts is that while their base is made up of extremist wackos, ours is just looking for candidates who are honest and committed to good government, unlike Sweeney, Oliver, and their corrupt DINOs.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
DEMOCRATS RUSH TO CAPITULATE, PUT THEIR VOTES UP FOR SALE AGAIN
Almost as bad to have Democratic majorities...
