It's the Public , Not the Party, First!

So much for the darling of many Democratic Town Committees – de Ramel. The de Ramel campaign has a point that could be extended to the Whitehouse anointing this evening.

There is a schism within the Democratic Party leadership that is easiest to witness from the outside. It's the (Rhode Island) economy stupid! Remember, you're supposed to connect with all working and middle class families regardless of affiliation. That's what wins general elections. It'll be what's needed to beat the likeable Chafee, too.

It's sad enough that many town and cities did not interview some of the party affiliated candidates. Many did not even take the time to determine the candidates' platforms.

Tenure and quoting vanilla party line trumps leadership for the populist majority. This criteria for endorsement begets the mediocrity that begets public approval ratings in the teens. So much for name awareness; if it's bad, it's still bad.

Sheldy, the endorsement and all its credibility is yours. Add that to your list. Please let the public know why you're avoiding a debate if your candidacy is a sure thing.....