If you’re right, that answers the question of why Herman would start a new “grassroots” movement when the Tea Party already fills that void. Instead of trying to win over the TEA Party, maybe the establishment will try to marginalize it with a movement of their own. Maybe they think we’ll get excited again and join their new group.
That’s the worst-case scenario, of course. I’d like to believe that Herman is above such reprehensible conduct. If he comes out for Romney, however, I will lose all respect for him.
I sent an email to Herman’s staff expressing my opinion of Mitt Romney and urging him to do the right thing. I doubt it’ll make a difference, but at least I’ve said my piece.
Yup, more or less. Basically, if you think cynically enough about this whole political process, you’ll probably approximate a close rendition of the actual truth.
I’d bet Herman has probably adopted a “go along to get along” attitude, and believes that by forging connections with the Establishment (the Blob), they’ll basically let him in and lend his group support.