A poll about the Democrats

[Cashcow]

They should have left-wing social values and profess center-right economics.

[Cashcow]

They should have left-wing social values and profess center-right economics.

That is more liberatarian than Democrat.

Yes, and since the Republicans seem to be comfortable with a turn towards populism, the Democrats should react accordingly.

[Cashcow]

They should have left-wing social values and profess center-right economics.

That is more liberatarian than Democrat.

Yes, and since the Republicans seem to be comfortable with a turn towards populism, the Democrats should react accordingly.

The Democrats will not blow of Big Labor.  The Republicans are only slightly brushing the left side of economic policy with Bush's spending binge.  I don't know if that will continue.  If it does, well, I don't think I'll vote Republican.  I don't like populists.

What do you make of the situation in Tennessee? [Tenncare]

[Cashcow]

They should have left-wing social values and profess center-right economics.

That is more liberatarian than Democrat.

Yes, and since the Republicans seem to be comfortable with a turn towards populism, the Democrats should react accordingly.

The Democrats will not blow of Big Labor.  The Republicans are only slightly brushing the left side of economic policy with Bush's spending binge.  I don't know if that will continue.  If it does, well, I don't think I'll vote Republican.  I don't like populists.

What do you make of the situation in Tennessee? [Tenncare]

It's a very good omen.

For who? The Democrats who are cutting health care benefits and effectively practicing a system of conservative economics or the Republicans who are trying to prevent it? Will this signify a coming trend?

[Cashcow]

Look at the internals of his job approval rating. More Republicans approve of him than Democrats.

What does center-right economics mean? I hope it's not less right-wing than the Republicans.

It means realistic, but moderated, economic conservatism - not the useless bullsh**t that is practiced by our President. It would not quite involve abolition of the income tax, so it's probably not your thing.

Phil Bredesen is an interesting figure. As far as I can tell, he's established a reasonably effective scheme of economics that is not at all in line with the Democratic party. Has he taken a stance on any social issues? Is it possible that he's actually a social liberal, but does not wish to challenge the Tennessee status quo in fear of sinking popularity?