The "moderation advantage" may be a delusion. . .

[pat_k]

8. The problem is a consultant class doesn't get what it means to build political will and shape public opinion.

They poll and see what is "acceptable" to most people -- some watered down mealy mouthed messaging that inspires no one -- instead of what the public ACTUALLY wants, which is leaders that demonstrate strength and power of conviction and moral principle that builds an inspiring vision of what this nation can be; leaders that inspire us to do our bit to make it happen, because this is OUR government to shape, not some oppressive force to be destroyed.