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April 23, 2006
Risk And Opportunity In November
We have written extensively in recent months about potential (good, and less than good) for Democrats in this fall's midterm election. All indicators point to a ruling Republican party in trouble -- high gas prices, an intractable situation in Iraq, rising health care costs and interest rates, and profound public dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs throughout the country.
But there's no doubting Democrats have lost their political mojo in recent years. After being whipped in the last three national elections, who wouldn't? And let's face it, having no real political power makes it difficult for Democrats to present real leadership to the American public. After all, what can they really do policy-wise?
In today's Washington Post, Dan Balz captures this unusual political dynamic.
The piece makes clear the political opportunity that is there for Democrats this fall, but offers a sobering assessment of the fairly fractured state of their party today, and how that might impede this year's electoral ambitions, particularly given the GOP's political prowess in recent election cycles.
We stick to our story. This could be a very good year for Democrats, but only if they seize a common-sense message of change and accountability.
Posted by houtopia at April 23, 2006 09:18 PM