Call me naive, but I believe this tactic isnt working anymore either. The November Midterms should have told the left to sit down and shut up, observe real Leadership and take notes. Next the left needs to purge its ranks of the Pelosis, Murrays, Clintons, etc and adopt a far more center stance. (I refuse to use the term "centrist" because that what the defeated dems are calling themselves now).
You are correct, this is an age old ploy that, while it has worked in the past, works no longer. Why arent the dems listening to the more Center members? Ive wondered why people even think Hillary is Presidential material, she is not. Of course, Im enjoying the implosion :)
No, I wouldn't call you naive. I agree that this tactic is becoming less and less sucessful in the political arena. Its still probably somewhat sucessful with the 16-25 year old crowd.