Where have centrist Democrats gone?

With a third count now being demanded by Christine Gregoire and the Washington state Democrats, a few comments are in order as these folks continue to move us toward banana republic status.

Is it any wonder why outside of New York City, Hollywood and King County, the Democratic Party is fast becoming a marginal party? Rare these days are Democratic statesmen like those of a day gone by when the party and its policies were in tune with America’s heartland. Virtuous centrist politicians like Harry Truman, Hubert Humphrey, Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson have all but been replaced by leftist (“the end justifies the means”) ideologues like Al Gore and Christine Gregoire, so bent and blinded by ambition and power they can no longer think or see straight, let alone do what is best and right for the people.

Just take a look at who chipped in big bucks to finance the latest sham “recount.” John Kerry, Howard Dean, MoveOn.org, Emily’s List (a.k.a. the abortion industry). In addition, the Democrats have petitioned their liberal pals on the Washington state Supreme Court to assist Gregoire in stealing the election. Scoop Jackson is rolling over in his grave. God help us.

Lawrence Stickney

Arlington