This is why there won't be a Democratic vision statement of any substance. They don't want to run on their record because they're scared to death of it. Voters hate the stimulus, they hate TARP, they don't care about financial reform, and if they don't exactly hate healthcare reform, they aren't too thrilled with it either. And since Democrats have seemingly given up on fighting back and persuading people that this was all good stuff, a defense of their record is out.
And the future? Well, Republicans have the advantage that they can promise pretty much anything. Sure, you'd have to be pretty gullible to think they're seriously planning to reduce the deficit, but there are plenty of forgetful people out there. They'll believe whatever Republicans say. Democrats, however, can't do this. I mean, what are they going to say? That we need a climate bill, repeal of DADT, more stimulus, and immigration reform? Even a forgetful electorate isn't that forgetful.
And anyway, Dems already have a winning message! Just like the man said. Why, just look at the polls.
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