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I think we have a real shot at winning most of the 08 elections. I think America has grown weary of Bush's failed policies, floundering in Iraq, scandals--and also his bad ideas (Social Security, Medicaid, etc).
I think the time is ripe for the Dems.
However, I'm concerned--because I'm not hearing clear and concise ideas from the Democrats. I would really LOVE to see the Dems version of the Republican "Contract on America" (Of course, it wouldn't include the sick, fascist policies brought forth by Gingrich). However, it would include solid, fresh ideas that would appeal to voters, and also exploit Republican weaknesses and Bush's failures. Ideas such as:
--Reforming FEMA (The Fema we have now can't get bottled water to people dying of thirst!) --Reforming the Medicaid System which which seniors are now struggling --Reforming health care --Abolishing tax breaks for the wealthy, and implementing REAL tax relief for the mid class --Real Campaign Finance Reform and Lobbying Reform (isn't it time to end the corruption?) --Creating a plan to reduce the Federal Deficit --A cogent plan for winning and leaving Iraq (something Bush has NEVER done) --A plan to help reduce gas prices and provide tax breaks for people who buy smaller cars or hybrids.
Dems could sloganize the plan, and hit hard with media tours, town meetings and public speeches. Dem leaders could get in the cornfields, inside the factories and out on the streets--talking with real people and magnifying the fact that Bush is the boy in the bubble who will only talk with his elitist friends and donor buddies.
Why don't we do this? Why are we not doing this?
We could kick some major Republican ass to the curb if we DEFINE them as elitist, corporatist, corrupt, out-of-touch Bushbots---while touting our solutions to their glaring, disastrous failures.
It's not going to be enough to come out against the Republicans. They can worm their way out of anything with lies and distortions. We must go on the offensive and set the agenda.
In my opinion, Dems should be sitting in a smoke-filled room--strategizing NOW!
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