This may not be news to some, but it was rather amazing to find Josh Marshall's post at Talking Points Memo reporting the Bush campaign requiring an oath of loyalty in order to be admitted to a rally in New Mexico. The Bush camp says it's to limit the audience to Bush supporters and people who show a record of liking the GOP.
I think it's just kind of weird. Signing one's loyalty to a party just to hear some members speak? Even if they are the Pres and co-Pres (you can choose who is whom), a political rally should aim to not only satisfy current proponents, but also convince skeptics that what you're doing is the fair and just way of doing things. They shouldn't have to be scared of criticism.
They are, and they do have reason to be, but if they were doing their jobs correctly I doubt any of this would be an issue.
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