What could be more democratic than writing to one's hometown newspaper? Especially when one lives in a conservative-leaning community, as I do, the prospect of converting but one fence-sitter to my view is the essence of progress at a grassroots level. Here's my latest letter to the editor:
I normally disdain political statistics, but the numbers are stunning. According to a consensus of polls, the President's approval rating is 34%. The Vice President's is 18.
That's shocking territory, considering the percentage of self-declared conservative Republicans is at least twice the lower figure, and presumably hasn't declined. It begs the conclusion that the President has hemorrhaged members of his side who can no longer support the leader of their party.
Read More