THE ECONOMIST GETS IT

In an unsigned editorial on Aug. 9, 2007, The Economist points out that "The conservative movement that for a generation has been the source of the Republican Party's strength is in the dumps" and, more encouraging for liberals,

The Republicans have failed the most important test of any political movement—wielding power successfully. They have botched a war. They have splurged on spending. And they have alienated a huge section of the population.

This is bascially the same point Michael Tomasky made and it needs to be repeated daily.