It reeks of desperation to use such a strategy, when such tactics have historically been successful for non-incumbents.  Yes, it is sad that Delay was able to manipulate the districts in such a cynical way.  Yes, Frost was presented with a challenge which was all but impossible.  However, if he thinks that these tactics presage his ability to rebuild a national party, I am kind of shocked at the blindness of his operatives to the kind of self serving justification that belies what bad shape our party is in.

Rebuilding the Texas Democratic Party is something Texans are going to have to do...and I suspect that this particular battle will rage for a long time.  However, considering the stakes, I feel this using of Frost as a last stand for business as usual is typical of an entrenched leadership which is blind to the real needs of the party, and the rank and file who do the heavy lifting.

Frost has served his party honorably, however until his defenders get off the defensive regarding the "Ad" and see how it does disqualify him for any national leadership, I am afraid any respect I once had for Frost.  

What happened in Texas is a national disgrace, and the irony of promoting a symbol of our party's failure to successfully counter the Bushies, is just one more insult I am not prepared to take like a good sport.