Conclusions
Some of my fellow conservative readers may not understand why I would include an article on how the Democrats can get back into power. On the one hand, I am sincere in that I would like to see a more credible political debate on both sides of the aisle, even if I prefer that the Republicans stay in control.
I want the American political system to function without the hate-speech and invective that have become all too common. I do not want to see this country ruled by puppets of the most powerful and very liberal 527 groups. I want the interests of all the people served, not the interests of individual egos or selected voting blocks. I want a return to maturity and civility.
On the other hand, I don’t believe the Democrats will take much of Peggy Noonan’s recent advice or Spencer’s suggestions noted above. To move to the center would mean having their picture taken with John Doe of flyover country, and not George Soros or Barbra Streisand or any of the other celebrities whose only connection to the average American is their dependence upon us as consumers of entertainment. It would also mean that they would have to give up the pompous guise of intellectual superiority over anyone who doesn’t happen to agree with their views.
Ronald Reagan designed a winning campaign, and then an effective two-term presidency, because he connected with the hopes, dreams and values of the average American. The Democrats will never be able to do that as long as they continue to be the party of choice for every far-left cause that intentionally conflicts with these dreams and values.
At the end of the day, if Howard Dean becomes the chairman of the DNC, then we will know that those in control of the party have decided to move to the left. If the Clintons manage to get one of their cronies to head the DNC once again, then we’ll know that the party is going to bet everything on Hillary in 2008. In that case, the party will bob and weave with the latest polls and focus groups, rather than having true leadership.
Neither one of those outcomes would be good for the Democratic Party in my opinion. The DNC vote for chairman is scheduled for February 12.
While this E-Letter has focused on the Democrats, the Republicans have no shortage of their own problems. Maybe that will be the subject of a future E-Letter.
Very best regards,
Gary D. Halbert
SPECIAL ARTICLES
Howard Dean may get the DNC job by default.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6857146/site/newsweek/
Will the Dems pick Hillary in 2008?
http://www.indystar.com/articles/3/212011-6653-021.html
An interesting read on President Bush’s inaugural address.
http://www.nationalreview.com/script...0501250747.asp