Are the Democrats Missing an Opportunity?

The latest gossip on the Democrat blogs these days, is that George Bush is drinking again. Didn't the Democrats tried to run on this in 2000 and 2004?

The way to get ahead in life isn't to talk down the opposition, but to talk up yourself. Once your only strategy is to talk down the opposition, you've lost. If you can't sell yourself and your ideas to the American people, get out of the way. Positive beats negative every time.

With all the amunition the Democrats have against President Bush, shouldn't they be promoting their own ideas and plans? The Iraq war isn't popular. Hurricane relief efforts have fallen short. The economy is strong, but people have a perception that it's weak because of energy prices. The Democrats have a grand opportunity sitting right in front of them, to sell America on their ideas. They could promote an approach to the Middle East. They could talk about increasing hurricane strength and global warming. They could start a nationwide conservation movement.

Instead? Jokes about Bush drinking. What a waste of an opportunity.

Hello, John Edwards? If any of the Democrats can revitalize their party and motivate America, it's probably you.