July 15, 2015
The Anti-Diverse Democrats
If a political party’s nature is reflected in who runs for its presidential nomination, it is hard to imagine a more establishment, anti-diverse gang than those running (or considered likely to run) for the Democratic Party nomination. The contrast with the Republican Party is stark, almost stunning.
Consider those Democrats who have announced or are considered possible entries into the race: Hillary, Sanders, O’Malley, Webb, and Chafee – five in the race – and Biden and Warren – two who might enter. Compare these seven with the Republicans in their tight nomination contest who are scoring statistically significant amounts: Bush, Walker, Paul, Huckabee, Carson, Rubio, Trump, Cruz, Perry, Christie, Santorum, Fiorina, Kasich, Jindal, and Graham.
If Washington is the problem – and who doubts that? – then consider the proximity of these seven to the insider hive of Washington: Hillary (New York), Sanders (Vermont),...(Read Full Article)