Frank Rich, columnist for the New York Times, has “The Bipartisanship Racket” in the December 19 print edition. He examines the “No Label” organization with a critical eye. Thanks to Eric Reinhardt for the link.
Frank Rich, columnist for the New York Times, has “The Bipartisanship Racket” in the December 19 print edition. He examines the “No Label” organization with a critical eye. Thanks to Eric Reinhardt for the link.
Rich states that No Labels so-called “centrist leaders seem utterly clueless about why Americans of all labels are angry: the realization that both parties are bought off by special interests who game the system and stack it against the rest of us.”
What they really are not willing to admit is that independents and swing voters are disgusted with the obstacles placed by the titanic parties to block competition, reduce voter interest and discourage potentially respectable individuals from running for office.
Should the give a vehicle to the voices calling for positive election reforms such to increase competition, third party participation in debates and the like, then they will find a useful niche in our broken electoral system.