The Moose gets it just about right today in his analysis of where the two parties stand at this moment.

The differences between the two parties are narrowing. The Rove-directed White House has demonstrated that it is willing to reverse course at the drop of a six gallon hat. The stimulus bill, airline security, tariffs, campaign finance reform, and even the Middle East demonstrate that this Administration will jettison principle if their political standing is at risk. The lapdog right does not seem to mind as long as they get White House access for their donors and clients. The conservative poo-bahs know that Mr. Rove keeps a list and checks it twice (daily) of who's been naughty and who's been nice.

This presents a difficult dilemma for the Democratic Party. ... Without either an economic justice or national security focus, the Democrats are defined by a range of culturally liberal issues - abortion on demand, anti-war tribunals and gun control. They would rather fight conservative judges than stand up for the little guy. The Democrats are in danger of becoming the electoral arm of the People for the American Way.
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