ISO direction, conviction, values, purpose...

From James Carville and Stan Greenberg:

"We ask progressives to consider, why have the Republicans not crashed and burned?

"Why has the public not taken out their anger on the congressional Republicans and the president? We think the answer lies with voters' deeper feelings about the Democrats who appear to lack direction, conviction, values, advocacy or a larger public purpose."

Greenberg said Democrats have a big opportunity, but need to find their voice on Social Security. "I think Democrats should be real clear on their principles and they should broaden the agenda" to a debate over "the cost of health care, pensions and other issues that are essential to retirement. Make it a bigger battle for retirement."