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Dan Balz writes:

What do the Democrats stand for?

This is a question that frustrates many in the party — activists and elected officials alike. They see the Republican Party floundering and divided over a post-Bush governing blueprint and wonder why the focus so often turns to whether the Democrats have a coherent philosophy and a set of ideas to match.

I see. The Democrats need a good content provider. Well hey, I’ve got an idea for a Democratic Party Platform. It’s got a big central orienting theme, and it’s simple, and catchy, and good PR stuff like that.

Here goes:

I do solemnly swear that I will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.

I know, it’s kinda nutty and edgy these days to actually say and mean such words. But sometimes people like nutty. Like Herbie the Love Bug. People went crazy for that in the 1970s! And that “Where’s the Beef?” lady. And the Macarena. Plus, it has that retro thing going on that adds some appeal. So maybe this could work.