This is what Capitalism has wrought.
I predicted years ago that the GOP would run an 'populist' that would garner wild support. I suggested that the Dems were missing the boat by trying to be the grown up politicians in the room. That playing 'smart' politics would cost seats. Did it come to pass?
No!
Yes, we are on the precipice of having an egomaniac running the country but the American people are not fools. The egomaniac will be defeated. The main reason for his defeat will be that someone with extraordinary experience will defeat him.
I believe that the GOP will finally reap the rewards they deserved in 2008. If our President hadn't tried to coddle them when it was clear they were hellbent on destroying him we would have been in this place years ago.
The GOP is about to become extinct. The country will be stronger for it and the leftward shift is complete.
Congratulations! We'll succeed even though many here have yet to be able to see it.