There's something happening to the Democratic Party... [View all]

[kentuck]

It's hard to put your finger on it but it was more obvious last night than it has been in a very long time.

Democrats were proudly saying they were "liberal". They were challenging the lies of the Republicans. They were speaking with passion and strength. They were bold with their compassion.

Something was different. They were standing up to the bullies that have been threatening and slurring the Democratic Party. When they saw something they thought was wrong with the platform, they had the courage to change it.

I sensed that the Party was changing before my eyes. They were not becoming more "centrist", as many have suggested. In my opinion, many mistook honesty and truth for centrism. In fact, honesty and truth appeals to everyone, including Republicans. Bill Clinton presented the truth to the American people. It was refreshing.

But there was something else happening. The Party was not ashamed or hesitant to speak about rights for women or the subject of abortion. They were not ashamed to speak of gay rights or marriage equality. This was not "centrist". This was liberal. That was the change that was happening. The Democratic Party was embracing its liberal roots and the crowd loved it. I have a hunch that the country will love it also.