That goes for both Republicans and Democrats. Both parties often put forth token candidates with no real hope of challenging a powerful incumbent. We don't like that situation any more than you do. In fact, we have repeatedly made the point that the Democratic and Republican machines in this city have become lazy and moribund, more interested in holding onto power than representing the people – whether in the highest offices in the city or in enclaves like the parking authority. All that spells a broken democracy. But we didn't break it. And like you, we're not buying it.