Yet I also believe that the rats are more interested in consolidating power than whatever their platform is. If they decide to mask themselves as conservatives, they could destroy the Republicans in the next election cycle as well.
They are smart enough and have enough party discipline to do this.
Demcorats are going to spend the next two years positioning themselves for 2008. The way the Senate is made up right now, in 2008 the Democrats can pick up another 10 seats.
That's 60. And now add Hillary.
Be afraid.