I would not be resting on one's laurels with this, nor would I say that the country is ready to run liberal now. The wins were my moderates. We need to claim the middle ground. Learn the lessons from the Republicans. First define the issues the Democrats stand for. I have not seen enough of this. Then we can use their other tactic, define what the Republicans stand for, just by pointing at what they have done. What are the Democrats doing to reduce the deficit? I have seen no leadership on what is going to be a critical issue.. You can win some elections by the virtue of not being a Republican, but would hope we are in for it on the longhaul.
I see the economy as being in a vary precarious situation. It is not sustainable running up these debts and at some point, they are gonna quit buying our debt. But where are the Democrats on this? Time to bring back that phrase "It's the economy, stupid!" AND take action. Roll back those tax cuts. I love tax breaks , but damn, you cant afford it. Cut the pork barrel spending and roll back those tax incentives given to Oil companies. How much was that in the Energy Bill they passed, some 12 Billion., You have to be kidding me, with what they have done. There are moderate Republicans out there that are very appalled at the spending going on. Form a coalition, do something with substance. Its win-win situation, because if you get rebuffed by the Republicans, then you got that much more ammo going into the next elections