In this New York Times Op-Ed, former New Jersey Senator Bill Bradley has presented the most succinct explanation for the consistent failure of the Democratic party in the past 20 years (save for Bill Clinton). Bradley points to the organization built by the GOP since 1964 and the reasons for the GOP successes in the past 10 years or so. Then Bradley points out why the Democratic party fails.
To be sure, the Democratic Party has had its share of charismatic leaders, such as Kennedy and (it pains me to say) Clinton. But as Bradely points out, "Charisma didn't translate into structure." And party structure is what wins elections over time, despite some mistakes or losses, which are short term.
The Democrats are looking for a short cut to success and it ain't happening.
Too bad for the Democrats that Bradley didn't run for DNC Chair then the GOP would be in trouble in about 20 years.
The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Contributor: A Party Inverted
