We like the Working Families Party.
Now, hold on: Living Liberally is a non-endorsing organization. That's true. We don't endorse any Presidential candidate, and party or any candidates at other levels.
But when we see something creative that works, we praise it.
The Working Families Party saw a problem in New York: many Democrats weren't being particularly progressive. So they took advantage of NY law that allows candidates to run on multiple party lines and receive the cumulative votes of those parties. And they started demanding candidates act progressive to get their endorsement.
This has led to some progressive victories; it's led to some otherwise stagnant folks taking bolder stances and facing real challenges; and this year, it will allow some New Yorkers to "Vote Change Like You Mean It."
You see, they are asking New Yorkers to vote for Obama on their line -- and The Nation has now endorsed this plan. This way folks who are disgruntled with Obama's "post-partisan" centrism and caution can elect him while still sending a signal that they want more.
Vote for whoever you want this election. But recognize the creativity and potential effectiveness of this move. And, if you're on the other side of the aisle, steal their idea; create a party of your own; and tell candidates they should never take anyone for granted.