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dc_dux, I think part of the issue is that you are feel that the Dems aren't getting credit for passing a bunch of legislation. I bet that will, Pan, and I would concede that they have indeed cleared some bills from the Congress. However, that's what they're SUPPOSED to do. I'll do my part and go and see what those bills are for, but it is my feeling that the big issues the Dems came into power on are going on with little change.
The numbers are what they are - that's arithmetic. It's clear that the Dems can't bring the troops home/change tax policies, reform the "War on Terror" without Republican support. However, it was my hope (but not my expectation) that they would manage to increase the cost to the Republican party of continuing in its path. There was even a glimmer of change back in March during the troop funding showdown, but since then, it has seemed like one capitulation after another without a strong effort to occupy the rhetorical high-ground. While disappointing, that's what I expected. You and host notwithstanding, I think that the lack of dramatic change in the status quo on these issues is going to cost the Dems in the next election. They really need to figure out how to affect some major, marketable changes. Otherwise, they'll risk looking as ineffective in power as they were out of power.
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