The Crackpot Gap: Why It May Be A Boon To Democrats But A Danger To America

[ProSense]

Robert Reich

The Crackpot Gap: Why It May Be A Boon To Democrats But A Danger To America

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Republicans are being fueled by a so-called “enthusiasm gap” but their biggest worry leading up to the midterms should be the “crackpot gap.”

In Delaware, Palin-endorsed tea partier Christine O’Donnell is so far right she’s called “delusional” by Delaware’s GOP leader. In Kentucky, Palin-favored Rand Paul says the Civil Rights Act of 1964 shouldn’t apply to businesses. In Colorado, tea partier Ken Buck talks of getting rid of the 17th amendement, which provides for the direct election of senators. In Arizona, Palin-favored Sharon Angle has called for “2nd Amendment remedies” if Congress doesn’t change hands.

Many Americans these days don’t like Congress and are cynical about government. The lousy economy has made almost all incumbents targets of the public’s anger and anxiety.

But if there’s one thing Americans like even less it’s people pretending to be legitimate politicians whose views are so far removed from those of ordinary Americans that they pose a danger to our system of governance.

In the latest Wall Street Journal/NBC News poll, a third of undecided voters had a negative view of the tea party movement. 13 percent of those who said they prefer Republicans to win control of Congress this fall also reported a negative view of the tea-partiers.

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We’re in the midst of an ongoing economic emergency that requires clear thinking, intense work, and practical ideas. It also requires that we join together rather than be pushed apart. The loonies who are taking over the GOP pose a real and present danger.

[flamingdem]

1. The nutjobs are moving things to the loony right

O'Donnell just got nearly a million in donations..

[Warpy]

3. 85% of those donations were from out of state

so it's likely every wingnut church in the country has been sending in the brass, hoping to get back to the glory days of faith based tax dollars being lavished upon them with no questions asked.

It's not as though the RNC is going to be much help this year. Their donations have been in the toilet.

Also, what winger can count? I seriously question the total amount.

[flamingdem]

4. I was wondering about the source. I hope Coons can inspire some out of state giving too!

It's critical to win that seat and to draw a line in the sand with the loonies.

[BolivarianHero]

6. The fucktards are already taxpayer funded.

World Vision receives $300 million from the U.S. and still can fire non-Christian employees.

[Skip_In_Boulder]

2. We have an obligation to protect the Constitution

against all enemies foreign and domestic.

[oberliner]

5. Sharon Angle in Arizona?

Is she related to Sharron Angle in Nevada?

Does anyone proofread these articles?