From today’s NJ:
In conversations with a number of Republicans, I have learned of their new interest in the Democratic party and candidates. Part of this is the maturing of the Democratic Party, but that doesn’t tell the whole story.
My disillusionment with the Republican Party is nearly complete. The GOP has slipped away from its traditional values of common sense, modesty, human decency and fiscal responsibility. The party has lost its way with media hatemongers, the ravings of twisted fundamentalists and raw greed. This loss of character has cost the America middle class dearly. The result has been the failed policies of the last seven years.
Underfunded schools, military families left out in the cold, a huge deficit, the mortgage crisis and runaway oil prices are all the fault of a party gone astray. Dwight Eisenhower and even Ronald Reagan wouldn’t be welcome in today’s GOP.
A fair assessment of the Democratic candidates should give voters hope. They have until March 30 to change party affiliation. The Democratic Party and America as a whole will benefit greatly if they would.
Edward Dwornik, Newark
Well said Edward.