WHAT HAPPENED TO THE DEMOCRATIC MODERATES?

One of the favorite themes of mainstream media, the Obama campaign (when not accusing Mitt Romney of being a flip-flopper) and liberal pundits is that the Republican Party is in the grips of the right wing. But the irony is rich here: While the GOP is nominating the least right-wing of the presidential candidates, the Democratic faithful are purging moderates from their party.

If you don’t believe me, go read the New York Times.

No, really.