A Guide to Centrism

[jopacaco]

27. Not a Centrist

I am a lifelong liberal who is losing all faith in the Democratic Party. I do not view myself as far left, just rational and supporting the common good, the former Democratic platform.
I have seen some good Democrats run here in Maine who have been given absolutely no support from the national party. Why? Because there were Republican-lites running as Independents and they were good enough for the party or they didn't want to challenge a "moderate" like Susan Collins. Collins was smart enough not to sign the letter to Iran but won't call any of her buddies out on it. She claims to support concepts such as minimum wage increases but always votes against them. There is always a "yes, but" in her answer why she sides with the corporate interests and most people just don't pay enough attention to the differences in what she says and does.
I am tired of holding my nose and voting for the lesser of 2 evils. I have voted in every primary and election since I was 18 and voted for George McGovern. Once I get beyond my local district representative, who is a good union guy, I am not represented by anyone in my state. I really would like to vote for someone who I can actually support. I do not want to have to vote for Hillary Clinton - not even sure at this point if I can. I want a real Democrat, not a centrist.