Webbisode

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This is what I love about politics, even as I published my previous post it contained an outdated thought.

Former U.S. Senator Jim Webb has declared his candidacy for the Democratic Party's nomination for President. He did this via a lengthy letter posted on his official website. As announcements go it's a somewhat subdued approach especially for someone with limited national prominence.

Webb is a serious and substantive person. He has a long history of public service including serving as Secretary of the Navy under President Ronald Reagan.

So where does he go from here? How will he compete in a race where the overwhelming tide is with Hillary Clinton and the passion is with Bernie Sanders?

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