Lucky To Lose
August, 2005
As a faithful Democrat for more than four score years, I recognize that my argument goes against the national grain. "Winning isn't everything," as Red Sanders, the old football coach, used to say, "it's the only thing." Nor does my argument imply seeking deliberate defeat as an electoral tactic. I worked hard for John Kerry in 2004 and would have rejoiced at his victory. But I derive a certain consolation from the outcome. President Kerry would have inherited nearly insolubl...
