The comeback crew
by andrea on Aug.17, 2009, under Week 9
Every political party will inevitably try to put a favorable spin on things. Currently, Democrats are concentrating on a so-called “nonsense feedback loop” — highlighting the theories of Birthers and fears over “death panels.” It seems to be a common political strategy: focus on the lunacy of extremists more than a moderate, rational voice.
The Daily Beast argues that having a Democrat in the White House could have possibly created a more passive party. The energy has dissipated. Momentum has been lost. Well, have they lost the edge? Are the Democrats feeling too secure in their position? What can the G.O.P. do to take advantage of the situation?
