I totally agree. The problem with these primary challenges is that they are suicidally self-limiting. Once the primary is over, the progressive candidate disappears. A successful third party won't be built overnite, but the only way to begin is for labor and other progressive movements to begin. What's the point of being perpetual doormats for the Democrats? Joanne
At 12:48 PM 6/10/2010 -0400, you wrote:
> >And basically it's all because of the Halter drive. It totally vindicates
>the approach.
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>It would have been more successful if Halter was part of a strong
>third party to the left of the Dems. Then this move to the left would
>extend beyond the primary run up. Spread across the entire country,
>just think of the potential.
>
>Brad
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