I received word from Portland that the convention flushed the vast majority of the platform over the weekend. Preliminary reports indicate that only four of the existing planks of the platform were retained. There were five planks, which were a combination and rewording of existing philosophy, that were added. Beyond that, if I understand correctly, the convention added ten planks that came out of the platform committee.
While no one outside the convention has yet to see what the new platform looks like, the squeals from the peanut gallery have begun. As I support reform or the platform, you may imagine my surprise, or lack thereof, to be labeled, castigated and ridiculed by the more radical. Here is but an example of the mindset that we must deal with. As always, my sources are at the bottom.
