Posted under Election 2012 & Political Philosophy & Politics
First, unfortunately this likely means that a “big name” challenger is not going to materialize. Darcy even admits his frustration with this in his announcement. But this announcement is good news for a few reasons. Darcy is by and large the kind of left-wing populist who can challenge Establishmentarian Obama from his left and still articulate points that right-wing populists are (should be) making as well. Also, Darcy has a history of being friendly to third parties. In addition, Darcy was vocal in his opposition to the Korea Trade Deal. Hopefully he will make Obama’s trade treachery a highlight of his campaign, along with the fact that Obama’s foreign policy has been Bush’s third term, both charges the paleo-right will be glad to second.
Good luck Darcy.
HT: IPR
Update: Here is another story on Darcy’s candidacy. And another.
As of the last I heard, Obama and Richardson are the only two Democrat candidates who have officially filed paperwork in NH, and I think today is the filing deadline. I’ll look for confirmation of this.
Update II: Actually, there will now be 11 Democrats on the NH ballot. Obviously the others flooded in at the last minute.
Kirt Higdon on 28 Oct 2011 at 1:58 pm #
Good luck, indeed. This is the first I have ever heard of him. Even his Wiki bio is being proposed for deletion.
RedPhillips on 28 Oct 2011 at 7:02 pm #
I know Darcy “virtually.” He was my Facebook friend even before this announcement, if that means anything. I doubt his wiki entry will be deleted now unless those in charge are shills for Obama.