At what point does somebody who's been endorsed by Richard Mellon Scaife, who compliments Fox News, and who touts Karl Rove's math ability actually cease to be a Democrat anymore?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker questions someone's party affiliation based on endorsements and ties to conservative figures.
- In plain terms
- If you support these figures, are you still a Democrat?
- What can you take from it?
- Endorsements from conservative figures raise questions about party identity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a party member's loyalty?
- When does an endorsement cross a party line?
Another view
It judges loyalty based on external associations rather than stated values.
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