Fred, even establishment figures on the left are making not-so-subtle calls for violent acts. If those on the right responds in kind, the media paints us as the bad guys. We live in interesting times.

Ha! After such a long, distinguished history of engaging in various types of voter fraud, the Dems still insist it doesn't exist-- except when the GOP does it. But the GOP can't even shine their shoes...

Good point, Fred. They regard Reaganism as quaint history.

I agree, Fred. Here is the rub. I think he has time to turn this around. But even if he did, and he were to prevail, I am not sure what we would be getting. Many regional conservatives have been convinced he would be great in the governor's office; and he certainly sounds some of the right notes. The risk, however, is that we might have another GOP establishment-ish disappointment. We can only presume the approach he takes to his campaign is also the approach he would bring to the governor's office. What did he do with his seat on the state Board of Education?

Right. The image and the reality are two different things. And there is much more that can be said about the demographics of Ivy League activism.

Great characterization, Fred. It faded a while ago.