My Letter to the LA Times

I read with interest your commentary about how liberal activists are unfairly challenging incumbent Senator Joe Lieberman because of his foreign policy views (Purging antiwar Democrats). That's not the only reason he's being targeted, but you're entitled to your opinion. I do look forward to seeing your similar articles about how far-right candidate Stephan Laffey is challenging incumbent moderate Republican Lincoln Chafee in Rhode Island, and how DLC moderate candidate Ed Case is challenging the more progressive incumbent Senator Daniel Akaka in Hawaii. It should be interesting to see how you similarly deride the DLC for daring to challenge a progressive incumbent, to "purge the party" of non-DLC candidates, and how you deride the Club for Growth for daring to challenge and "purge the party" of a moderate Republican.

After all, I'm sure you are concerned about your editorial page's consistency.

Sincerely,
David Dayen (liberal blogger, d-day.blogspot.com)