Image courtesy of the New York Times Good morning, BOTH EXTREMES PRESENT CHALLENGES; ONLY ONE THREATENS DEMOCRACY A friend of mine commented the other day that I have been unfair to the right by highlighting their obstruction of President Biden’s agenda, citing examples of where Democrats were not engaging with Republicans in good faith in prior political disputes. While there is some truth to that, there is a question of the magnitude and frequency of the right’s actions (including, but not limited to, the McConnell packing of the Court to deny Obama of a nominee and shift the balance of the Court). But, more importantly, the position of the “loyal opposition” has extended beyond obstruction of policy matters on ideological grounds to the pouting vote against the recent Veterans’ bill (which Republicans previously supported) and the knowing propagation of lies about elections, the undermining of voting rights, attacks on law enforcement, and fomenting of violence.
Hey Glenn. Thanks for the recent shoutouts. Makes me feel appreciated. As for the third party concept, No Labels has been consistent in their mission to not be a third part, but a means of facilitating and supporting Democrats and Republicans who want to actually govern and legislate by sitting down with the other side and finding common ground. Rather than the initiative sponsored by Andrew Yang, No Labels is organizing an effort to qualify on all 50 state ballots to be ready to run a bipartisan ticket (a Democrat and Republican) in 2024 IF, and only IF, the two candidates are seen as extreme and No Labels has determined that there is a path to winning. They will not run anyone just to be a spoiler. The purpose of No Labels is to help make Congress work, not to blow it up.
Hey Glenn. Thanks for the recent shoutouts. Makes me feel appreciated. As for the third party concept, No Labels has been consistent in their mission to not be a third part, but a means of facilitating and supporting Democrats and Republicans who want to actually govern and legislate by sitting down with the other side and finding common ground. Rather than the initiative sponsored by Andrew Yang, No Labels is organizing an effort to qualify on all 50 state ballots to be ready to run a bipartisan ticket (a Democrat and Republican) in 2024 IF, and only IF, the two candidates are seen as extreme and No Labels has determined that there is a path to winning. They will not run anyone just to be a spoiler. The purpose of No Labels is to help make Congress work, not to blow it up.