Joshua Frank on Dem's Absence... [View All]

...from Anti-War Rally:

http://www.onlinejournal.com/Commentary/092705Frank/092705frank.html


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In all fairness, a few elected Democrats did show face, mainly two: Reps. John Conyers and Cynthia McKinney. But I wouldn't constitute either as party leaders. The better-known Democrats like Senators John Kerry and Hilary Clinton, two likely candidates for president in 2008, were nowhere to be seen. Even more striking were the abstinences of DNC Chairman Howard Dean, Russell Feingold and Ted Kennedy—all outspoken critics of the Iraq war.

Of course the Democrat's collective criticism only goes so far. They certainly don't want to be photographed with any crazy protestors. By God, that would taint their reputations! They've got campaign contributions to worry about here. No, the Democrats aren't about to take to the streets. They'd rather sit back and create the illusion that they care.

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