Some people think it's a distinct possibility.
For some time, conventional wisdom said that the Dems will make gains in the mid term elections in november. The Lefty blogs salivated at the possibility of "Speaker Pelosi", and Majority Leader Reid. Add to that the babble, dribble, drool and spew over "Impeach Bush" by their Looney Toon Wing, it's easy to see how they were getting whipped up into a ritual frenzy.
Now however, things don't look so rosy. No Fitzmas, the death of al-Zarqawi, the continuing strength of the economy, the poor fundraising efforts of the DNC, the backlash on their loonies, the uncivil internal strife among supporters (Kosola), and the self-destructive words and actions of the leadership have all contributed to the reality that they are STILL a fractured group, as well as a fractious group. It doesn't help the cause that the Dems STILL have no solid platform of programs and proposals to offer the voters.
Dan Riehl has more.
Excerpt:
"Some inside the beltway Democrats are beginning to fear the worst as regards the coming mid-term elections. Internal polling data is causing genuine concern. If those fears become realized, it will be DNC Chair Howard Dean and the Internet Netroots movement that gets the blame."
Here's what the Prowlerthinks.
Excerpt:
"Right now, that investment isn't looking very good and no matter what anyone says, we're nervous. Things were never as good as people were saying they were, and now the numbers are confirming that."
Combine this with the Victor Davis Hanson material we discussed earlier, it looks like the Dems will once again blow their opportunity.
Why are we not surprised?
I'm sure it won't be a "surprise" to the savvy Dems since as a party and as individuals they have been on self-destruct for several years now. It's a shame because the Reps have lost their way too. For the party that always touted smaller government and cutting spending they have greatly missed the mark. I am personally disgusted with them all and ready for a third party. BB
ReplyDeleteIt seems that during the past few elections the Dems and the liberal media have been overly optimistic, declaring "the country is behind us" and slapping each other on the back celebrating their victories before the returns are in. Then we see the stunned looks as they realize they've lost and they can't understand why.
ReplyDeleteJust because you love yourself doesn't mean that everybody else does.
By and large, people who are satisfied with the way things are going don't go and shout it from the rooftops. That's one reason the media is overwhelmed with naysayers while the happy majority see no reason for news conferences.
Just my $.02.