i never get this line of thought, from both sides.
our country suffers if there is one party that puts up a dud.
I want the democrats to put forward their most capable, intelligent, elite candidate they've got. I don't want them to put forward an asshole or a sociopath who will do anything for power. I at the very least want someone that has their heart in the right place. They can be reasoned with.
The same with the republicans.
Cause you know why? Sometimes the mouthbreathing proles win. And even if they don't, they continue to shape the political culture.
If it wasn't for sarah palin, you may not have all the tea party bullshit that you abhor. You wouldn't have to be worrying about the government shutting down every 3 months or us defaulting on our debt.
(not that I personally care, I love the shitshow)
But hey, she lost, right?
Don't take the shortview. Take the longview.
If your candidate needs someone like santorum to make it easier on them to win, then you should get a better candidate.
