Reply #13: I, too, share most of your concerns. However, maybe I've fallen victim...

[Tarheel_Dem]

to the media's portrayal, as you say. But, if we're honest, it's not just the M$M, it's sites like this as well. The blogosphere is a brutal place for moderates. Either they represent far right or far left views. It may not be intentional, but we've seen how the new GOP treats it's moderates, and they seem to have fled the party. I think that's precisely why Pres. Obama has such high approval among Dems and Indies. Far fewer people are identifying themselves as Repubs, and the Democratic party has benefited from that. I'm just fearful that the only voices who get any play in the M$M are those of people I consider extreme.

I don't want this party to make the same mistakes as the GOP made, and effectively become a fringe party.