I am more convinced than ever that you cannot talk to Americans like adults. [View all]

[kentuck]

You cannot discuss the issues in a quiet, sensible, rational manner and get their support. You can't even get their attention.

It is my opinion, borne out by the last debate, that facts and history do not matter to most of the voters in this country.

I believe more than ever that the voters of this nation vote on appearance and emotion moreso than issues or anything else. Politicians that attempt to appeal to the common sense of the American people are handicapped.

Where does that leave the Democratic Party? On every issue, from abortion to guns to God, we have tried to fashion a moderate message in line with our constitution and the rights of all our citizens. It hasn't worked.

So, what should the Democratic Party do? In my opinion, they should counter the Republicans with their own style and emotion. They should not run from the language of class warfare. They should preach loudly about fairness in our tax codes and building a strong middle class. They should ridicule the greed of the wealthy. They should have a populist message of equal appeal to the masses as the right wing ideologues.