The press has been playing up “divisions” in a Democratic Party that has, perhaps, never been more united. The idea that there is a vast reservoir of former Clinton supporters that will support McCain has always been somewhat ludicrous. The number of Clintonites who vote for McCain will likely be swamped by the number of Republicans who don’t bother to vote. Back in December polls were showing that rank and file Democrats were happy with their candidates, while Republicans were not. But still, the “divided” story continues, though, as in the article to which I’ve linked, there’s often not much substance to it beyond the headlines.
We don’t hear about the fact that McCain was unable to break 70% in his own primaries after he had locked up the nomination and been endorsed by all “major” candidates. Nor have we been hearing about the fact that the biggest crowd in the Twin Cities next week will be at a rally for Ron Paul.
Democrats are energized. Republicans are divided and dispirited. You won’t hear about that on the news, but it doesn’t make it any less true.
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