jph,
America’s steady movement leftward since the 1960s, that you describe, must be what resulted in two victories for Richard Nixon (the man who proved that popularity was not needed for a career as a politician),two for Reagan, one for Bush41 and two for Bush43. I might also add Bill Clinton, since he campaigned as a centrist not a leftist, and indeed adopted Republican/conservative policies like NAFTA and welfare reform in office. Jimmy Carter practiced leftist policies and was turned out on his ear for incompetence after a single term. Yes indeedy, that is a record of steady progression to the left. Oh wait…

Well you’ve got your reactionary leftist nominee now. Are you happy? Senator Obama promises to be the Carter Administration redux, but this time with even more socialism. If any significant numbers of voters wake up and realize that over the next five months he’s doomed.