The Denver Democrats
The Bear on Aug 27 2008 at 6:24 am | Filed under: Election 08’
The Democrats arrive in Denver this week flush with confidence. And why not? Yes, their rookie Presidential candidate suddenly finds himself in a tight race with John McCain. The party itself, though, has reason to think its moment to govern has arrived again after a generation of divided government or Republican rule.
By most standard measures, the country has soured on the Republicans and the GOP President. Thanks to retirements and the election cycle, Republicans in the Senate must defend 23 seats this year against the Democrats’ 12, and there are also more GOP open seats in the House. The economy is dragging.
These are conditions that can produce solid majorities in Congress for a resurgent party. There is no guarantee that will happen. We are in an election cycle with a surprise around every corner. But if the Democrats are on the brink of victory, the country is entitled to ask: How would they govern? To what purpose would the Democrats use their power?
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