The permanent Democratic majority

In 2002, we were told there was a permanent Republican majority.

Then, in 2008, we were told there was a permanent Democratic majority.

Today:

"Faced with a down economy, high unemployment and polarizing decisions on health care and energy . . . vulnerable Democrats in Congress are juggling votes in Washington with a campaign that's in full swing a year before the 2010 elections. The stakes are high not only for the lawmakers whose jobs are on the line, but for President Obama. At this point, non-partisan political experts . . . don't expect a repeat of the 1994 "Republican revolution," when the GOP seized control of Congress after a Democratic president failed to revamp health care. But they do project losses that could complicate Obama's agenda."

http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-11-23-midterm-elections-2010-tossups_N.htm

The Democratic shift from offense to defense proves that Americans are looking for competence and results, regardless of party label.