Reply #9: Why do you think the entire black caucus .. . .

[imenja]

said they were opposing a corrupted election process rather than Bush's victory? Do you think they were lying? Could they actually have been telling the public how they feel on the matter?
Taking a tough stand on positions is important, but politicians need to believe in the stand they take. My guess is very few agree with yours on this particular issue.
What you are saying is that despite the fact the majority of American voters belief Bush was rightfully elected, the Dem's should have stood up to affirm your point of view over the rest of their constituents. It is possible they might survive electoral losses on the issue, but there is no doubt most Americans would have opposed their actions.
I think the Black Caucus has it right on this issue. Democracy is far more important than if John Kerry won. He didn't even bother to turn up to vote. Why should the rest of the House and Senate have stuck their necks out for him?
Let's focusing on cleaning up the electoral process. All the time you spent calculating the above scenario could be devoted to effecting change. Join with the members on this thread to put your outrage into constructive action.

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