Democrats In Disarray

Having lost control of the Senate and lacking a clear leader and message, the Democratic Party appears to be in disarray. What do you think?


“As a Democrat, I have high hopes in 2004 for Rep. Tom Lanford, a charismatic young centrist from Ohio with a clear vision for the party. Okay, I just made him up.”

Marjorie Stamp • Nurse

“In this time of war, the Democrats have unselfishly recognized that America simply cannot afford to have two strong, competing parties.”

Al Fanseca • Systems Analyst

“All the Democrats I’ve talked to know exactly what they stand for: not being Republicans.”

Rick Snell • Carpenter

“The Democrats need to find a guy who can shoot lightning out of his fingertips. I’d vote for that guy.”

Donald Paul • Tour Guide

“One solution to the Democrats’ woes is to try to attract more fat, gray-haired white men with lots of sinister connections.”

Rachel Cone • Freelance Writer

“It’s not as bad as it could be. The Democrats could be desperate enough to run Walter Mondale agai–oh, shit.”

Mike Ansel • Lawyer