The Democrats had a very tough job for this exact reason. Their party identity had become that of an "anti-" party. They were simply "anti-" whatever the Republicans were advocating. However, they dared not talk about what they were for, because they already knew it repelled the average decent American. So they confined themselves to carping -- and reaped the predictable results.
Now, of course, it's time for the Republicans to put up or shut up.
Freedom, Wealth, and Peace,
Francis W. Porretto
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