Democrats In Disarray

American Voices

December 4, 2002 | ISSUE 38•45

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

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