A party that nominates O’Donnell is a party unfit to govern.
And now that he’s said it, all of us have to repeat it from now until Election Day.
We’ve been looking for a narrative-changer. Instead of “ineffectual Democrats,” let’s talk abut “nutty Republicans.”
Anonymous37 says
Mark, could you check that URL? It's not working (for me, at least).
Scott Carpenter says
How about the party that nominates Alvin Greene?
Mark Kleiman says
Scott, you mean the party that nominates Alvin Greene and promptly and unanimously disowns him? That party is ready to govern. Forget what it's called; something about "rats," I think.
Mark Kleiman says
Anonymous, the url works for me. Not sure of the problem. It's on the Atlantic website.
Anonymous37 says
Huh. You're right, it's working fine now, but I swear to God it wasn't when I posted that. Sorry about that, Mark.
Scott Carpenter says
Good point, Mark. (Still embarrassing though.) 🙂
jm says
Yeah, elections have consequen–umm, never mind.