one of the problem with the moderates is they didn't have thomas dewey anymore. he understood the necessity of organization and got moderates to organize and take over the party apparatus. >> and nibson talked about picking it up but even if he had been able to and i doubt he would have, watergate disclosed him from doing that. >> thank you very much. john price. the question looks more to the future than to the past. we've spoken about how the moderates were marginalized in both parties and i'm hearing something i spoke to someone last night about this effort in this election cycle to have an internet-based third way. and i wondered whether it is time at least to think of the demise of the whigs and of an evolution and/or metamorphosis of the parties or at least within of them or the grass roots or somebody is gig gg to take the initiative which will event u wait into a moderate party. >> so no labels. >> no in short. we have a two-party system, we're stuck with it, it's not going to chamber of commerce. that's the basic answer. the parties get taken over within

they didn't have thomas dewey. he understood the necessity of organization and got moderates to take over the apparatus. when he passed from the scene so did this perspective. >> reagan talked about picking it up. even iffy had been able to, watergate disqualified him from doing that. >> thank you. john price. the question looks more to the future than the past. we spoke how the moderates were marginal ied in both parties. i spoke to someone about this effort in this election psych tool have an internet-based third way. and i wondered whether it is time at last to think of the demise of the wigs and of an evolution or metamorphosis of the parties, at least one of them, and whether or not the establishment or the grass roots or the moderates or somebody is going to take the initiative which will have a more centrist party. >> the question about american election and third party prospect s. that where this sentiment -- >> no labels. >> no. in short. we have a two-party system. we're stuck with it. it's not going to c

thomas' term which runs through 2014. >>> popular summer vacation destination for many in the washington area has a new noise law tonight. the mayor and town council in dewey beats, delaware, voted to tighten noise levels on businesses after-year round residents complained about disturbances from bars and restaurants. bar owners and managers could be fined $500 and they could be arrested for violations. restaurant owners say the limits are too restricted. >>> coming up tonight on 9 news now, just a little stroll. >> i would say there's a good chance that i'll walk the entire 1200 feature and walk back. >> this little stroll is across niagara falls. it's on a high wire. >>> also, we'll have the very latest on mother's day forecast. we're back in a moment. >> knick melinda -- nick melinda is gearing up for a walk. he's planning to walk across niagara falls next month on a tight rope. he took his first steps on the two-inch wide wire, high above the seneca niagara casino. dozens of people showed up to cheer him on and watch. >> crazy. crazy nut. even just looking here, are there no nets even for practicing and where's the ambulance? >> this is unique. no one'