The real issue ought to be why some journalists are so excited about the possibility of a third party that might take a middle position between the party clearly to right of the electorate and the party that on its best day sometimes lurches very slightly to the left. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
The story largely captures the nature of the national political perversion, but skips over Edwards and Kucinich just like the corporate press does; which explains perhaps why they are not front and center. The psychological and sociological reasons for Democrats wimping out is not explored. The high cost of campaigns is not mentioned as a reason why only rich people or money pimps can afford to run for office in either party. Perhaps publicly financed elections would help restructure the interest of politicians in government for the people.
