Two things keep popping out at me 1) The Republicans are fading fast, dropping in poll numbers at every level, and 2) The Democrats are being handed a gift, as long as they don't mess it up.
It's number two above that's really worrisome. It seems as though that notion, that the Democrats are surely going to find a way to screw this up; it is inserted into every article written about the supposed slide of the Republicans and the upcoming elections.
I propose a Democratic Conference this summer. It would be much like a convention where the entire party gathers, focuses on a clear message, and shows the country how serious the Democrats are at taking back the Congress, as part of a two part process to take back the country from the current incompetent administration. Dean, Reid, and Pelosi should be meeting regularly and the message to the country should be that the Republicans had their chance, everything is in shambles, and now the Democrats are the only ones who can, and will, fix it. There should also be a strong message focused on Truth, and Honesty. The message should be that if in power, the Democrats will be 100% truthful, and will expose any abuse of trust seen in recent years. We're taking the rubber stamp out of the hands of the Republicans, and inserting accountability and oversight back into government.
Thoughts?