Blogs such as MyDD have pointed out the irrational hold that DLC centrism has had on the agenda and voice of the Democrats, causing them not to put up a vociferous, confrontational front against GOP excesses. Something that the people can rally around. Scoop reports the following poll:

Scoop: Zogby – Voters Question Outcome Of ’04 Election

How confident are you that George W. Bush really won the 2004 presidential election?

Very confident that Bush won fair and square…….. 45.2%
Somewhat confident that Bush won fair and square… 20.0%
Not at all confident that he won fair and square…… 32.4%
Other/not sure………………………………………. 2.4%

More than 50% of the people are not sure that the elections were won fairly. I do not of course expect this to change the nuanced avoidance of this issue by the Democrats.

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