And Washington - pathetic. Let the real debates begin , editorial, Boston Globe, A14. Enough of the fund-raising, the endorsements, the straw polls, the national polls, and the polls of New Hampshire residents, each of whom will be surveyed at least six times before the year is out. There is plenty to talk about. The strong domestic economy has failed to lift millions for whom opportunities are narrowiing.
Public schools are poor or downright lousy in far too many districts.
For many of the millions who are uninsured, health care would be better in Cuba. The long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare is in doubt. Race relations have far to go. Families want strengthening. Globally, the US role at a time of rapidly changing alliances needs debate and definition.