Reply #7: Too many Democrats, not all, simply say, "Let's move on; it's in the past now." [View All]

That's the reason why many middle-of-the-road types don't vote Democratic. They get the impression too few Democrats stand for anything and run when the mud starts flying. Ironically, it has meant that many Democrats have adopted the notion of running away from taking stands on the issues in an attempt to court middle voters, when middle voters want somebody who looks like they're leading, not running away.

It's a cliche, but the saying that I'd rather vote for somebody who is wrong but strong than somebody who is right but weak does hold a modicum of truth. People are unnerved with leaders who appear to falter in the face of serious issues and are reassured with leaders who aren't afraid to draw a line in the sand and debate it out.