Vilsack’s Voice Was Vital

On Thursday, Governor Tom Vilsack abandoned his campaign. Citing monetary and recognition constraints, the Iowan conceded his improbable quest. His intact website states simply “I am leaving one campaign, but not saying good-bye.”

Vilsack’s decision is unfortunate. He would not have been nominated. However, his candidacy and ideas were legitimate. He was not Congressman Dennis Kucinich proposing the Department of Peace. Vilsack was a centrist touting alternative energy. The process is poorer for his silence.