David Sirota: The Senate's Lesson about Democracy
David's most recent column has a number of excellent points. Consider this quote.
"The best kind of politician is a nervous politician" – and the trouble is that gerrymandering, extended terms, incumbent fundraising advantages, obsequious media coverage, lame duck-ness and other travesties make sure few politicians are ever nervous about keeping their jobs."
Read the rest of the article here.
http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2010/03/the_senates_lesson_about_democ.html
"The best kind of politician is a nervous politician" – and the trouble is that gerrymandering, extended terms, incumbent fundraising advantages, obsequious media coverage, lame duck-ness and other travesties make sure few politicians are ever nervous about keeping their jobs."
Read the rest of the article here.
http://www.oregonlive.com/opinion/index.ssf/2010/03/the_senates_lesson_about_democ.html





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