As Democrats regroup from the electoral drubbing of 2004, they intend to portray Republicans as they themselves were cast a decade ago: a majority corrupted by political hubris gone awry. If a unifying strategic theme can be found among Democrats as they prepare for midterm elections, it is their intention to run as the alternative to what they claim is Republican legislative overreach and abuse. They'll 'absolutely' run on their refusal to capitulate to Republican policies, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., declared in an interview. But compared with the Republicans of 1994, she said, 'We have a stronger case.'" [subscription or ad view required] (06/17/05)

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2005/06/17/democrats/

from Salon, by David Paul Kuhn


Informant: Thomas L. Knapp