Geraghty on Moore and the Democratic Party

Jim Geraghty has a great post over at The Kerry Spot at NRO, Dec. 3, on the deleterious influence of Michael "Payback Tuesday" Moore on Democratic politics (first ellipsis in original):

It's good to see that Michael Moore can afford a razor and a haircut, and some flattering... okay, less unflattering clothes. (Moore said he just wanted to look his best for his IRS audit. Good line.)

Despite his new look, it is time for Democrats to start the effort to bring their party back to the center, and a key element in this effort will be for some high-profile Democrat to pick a very public, very nasty fight with Michael Moore, and begin the process of expunging the Moore virus (symptom: rabid rhetoric) from the party's body politic.

I realize the Democrats aren't inclined to take advice from a guy like me. And I realize that Republicans will react to this advice by saying, "Shhhhh! What, do you want the Democrats to come out of the wilderness before 2024?" But this needs to be said, whether any Democrat will pick up this sword or not....

See also Drum Contra Beinart.

Lane Core Jr. CIW P — Tue. 12/07/04 05:50:08 PM
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