How Big is the Democratic Partys Tent?
by rayman One of the most difficult issues facing many of us is how we deal with Democrats in marginal (read: conservative) districts. On the one hand, I’m all for the Democrats being a “big tent” party, and I’m actually an admirer of many conservative Dems in Congress. However, the undeniable fact, as Stephanie Herseth and Brad Carson showed us, is that these Democratic candidates often have to adopt positions that are, well, illiberal. The upcoming run-off election between Democrat Willie Mount and Republican Charles Boustany for Louisiana’s 7th Congressional district is a perfect example. Matt Stoller is decidedly unenthused at the prospect of a right-wing Dem like Mount going to Washington, but I thought this comment to Matt’s post was interesting: As a Democrat and resident of the 7th Congressional District in Louisiana and a resident in the television media market for the 3rd District, allow me to deposit my two cents on this issue. I’ve struggled with the issue of whether to vot
