I think two of the defining moments of the next two elections happened during the past two days.

Those Democrats who decided NOT to back a filibuster against the Alito nomination and those four Democratic Senators who voted in favor of his nomination should all have to answer for what they did. All of them should have to explain their actions come re-election time and candidates should now be found who will make them answer. If only by forcing all into primaries, where real Democrats can question their votes.

Even should those primaries weaken the Democratic candidate, maybe it will be worth it if it forces the DNC to face a growing reality. Perhaps it is time to admit that the Democratic Party does not represent liberal principles and should join the Whigs and "No Nothings" in the dustbin of history.