Kos is right, Democratic candidates have to get away from the old factual presentations concerning their opponents. Well, this year (again) Karl Rove is running the Fear Smear against our party and our Candidates.

Maybe it's time to take back the dialog. When candidates close their commercials with "I'm so and so, and I approved this ad", perhaps they should stick something like this in every ad, radio, TV and print right at the end:

"Join me by voting against the message of fear from my opponent, he's more scared of losing his job than protecting you. Together we can work toward a safer future for [district] and our country by saying "No" to the republican politics of Fear, in November and for the new millenium".

Okay, it's wordy. But that's the idea. I know that some literary genius could distill that down to like seven words that say the same thing, and convey the message. How do we make that suggestion to the zillion dollar consultants or A-list bloggers who have their ears? if you like it, flog it...just a thought...

Seriously, the republicans whole campaign is to resurrect the fear factor. The republicans are able to scare Americans with visions of evil brown people more effectively than Ridley Scott with an actor in an Alien Suit. Surely "bringing it" straight on to the republicans can't hurt. It seems that sitting back and getting our asses handed to us time after time isn't working so well...just an observation.