When all is said and written about him, history will record that he was a Democrat…..


He wrote 21 books. He was a professor of economics and sociology. And, he was a maverick. It was the maverick in him that compelled him to challenge Joe McCarthy and Joe McCarthy’s jingoistic patriotism.

He was elected to congress where he championed oversight of the intelligence services, argued for the civil rights of migrant workers and the disabled. He ran for President.

When this nation was once again torn apart by irrational commitment to war as if war were a game without bloody consequence, he courageously said “No!” He said “No!” without equivocation. He said “No!” without apology or fear. When all is said and written about him, history will record that he was a DEMOCRAT!

And, because he was a Democrat, those who shared his ideals will miss Eugene McCarthy, who died December 10, 2005.