An observation made by a wikipedia editor for the “Whig Party” on why the “Modern Whig Party” cannot be a part of this “Whig party” post.

All the Whigs are dead, as in all of them are buried in the ground or cremated or what-have-you. A recent party or parties that have used the name “Whig” can only be an homage at best, just like some (like Alvan Bovay) explained the choice of the name “Republican Party” for the GOP was an homage to name used in the purest days of the party of Jefferson, or so he explained or rationalized it. Anyone new or recent styling themselves with the name “Whig” should have their own new article if Wikipedia’s qualifications for addition are met, such as having third party sources write about them in the mass media, scholars and political scientists, etc.

And yet… when a member of the “Modern Whig Party” is elected to something, here’s what we get…

Philadelphians Elect First Whig Since 19th Century.
First Whig, Robert Bucholz, elected in Philadelphia in nearly 160 years .
Whigs Win For First Time In 150 Years.

Curious thing about the dates.

Philadelphia Voters Elect First Whig to Public Service Since 1854.
The Whigs Are Partying Like It’s 1856.

Given that the party was dead by 1856, it’s not good to party like 1856.

Well, at least this kicks Henry Clay back into the news, which is always a good thing.

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