I'm hoping tonight or tomorrow night they will put some serious focus on the economy, jobs and world affairs. We are going to need independents. People are experiencing real anxiety about jobs, safety, terrorism, Putin beginning to rattle his sword. The Party needs to do more than just make soothing sounds such as "hush child, there is nothing to be afraid of."

It's clear our Party is still a big tent covering a diverse number of people and perspectives. It is important to assert "peace, love, respect for everyone. But some tangible statements about ideas for moving the country, and the world closer in that direction. Gonna take more than a slogan, "Better Together."