Democrats Gear Up To Change Course On Crime Ahead Of Midterms

Let’s begin with the obvious: Republicans will paint Democrats as “soft on crime” no matter what. From its racist Willie Horton ads to its over-the-top “Back the Blue” sloganeering, the GOP has long styled itself as a “law and order” party — even, and perhaps especially, as it came to be led by a man who has spent his entire life thumbing his nose at the law and his entire political career sowing disorder. Just as every December heralds right-wing hysteria about a so-called “War on Christmas,” every campaign season seems to bring a new round of spooky ads and… Read Full Article