What will be the DLC's Public Statement of Chavez's Landslide Victory?

[Larkspur]

Since they have a virulent distain for populist movements (they looked down their noses at those of us who support moderate Howard Dean), I wonder what they will say publicly about Venezuela's 94.9% turnout, of which almost 60% went to Chavez. And of course the bulk of Chavez's support comes from the poor barrios. Chavez's victory is a populist victory and a stunning defeat for "free" trade policies that the DLC favors.

[w13rd0]

1. That's enviable turnout...

...isn't it. See what happens when people really believe they have a stake in the outcome of an election...

[NewYorkerfromMass]

2. 58%..."landslide"?

I think it's great that Chavez got a clear majority but "landslide"? I didn't know Venezuela used an electoral college.

[Larkspur]

3. A 16% margin of victory with a 94.9% turnout is a landslide

If you don't like "landslide," how about "routed" the opposition.

[lastknowngood]

4. If Kerry and the DLC are true to form they will say it's a sad day

for democrecy and strengthing of dictatorship of Chevez. They don't diverge from the shrub on this one.

[AndyTiedye]

5. WE NEED TO DO EXACTLY THE SAME THING HERE IN NOVEMBER!

[ulysses]

6. may they choke on it.

[Old and In the Way]

7. Nice sig line......did Galbraith really say Kerry is unpalatable?

You wouldn't be spreading disinformation here would you Larkspur?