The Donkey's Still Don't Get It

This form the Christian Science Monitor:

Unlike the beginning of Bush's first term, when Democrats faced real rifts over whether Al Gore had run too populist a campaign, strategists this time around say the challenge lies primarily in the communication, rather than the substance, of the party's message.
Certainly, exit polls showing that values were a top concern for voters who backed Bush have raised some debate within the party. But most Democrats say the solution lies in better anchoring the party's positions and beliefs in the language of values, rather than actually shifting its positions on social issues such as abortion.
Whether Dean, as the new party chair, will add to or detract from this effort to expand the party's appeal remains to be seen. Certainly, supporters and critics agree, he's likely to inspire Democrats and offer a staunch voice of opposition. Many cite Dean's ability to raise large sums of money over the Internet during his presidential run, and note that he has a clear ability to inspire grass-roots activists.

All right Dems, this is simple, the majority of Americans just don't agree with your positions. You've communicated it adequately--perhaps too adequately--and it rings hollow with at least 53% of the voting public. The carping of the NOW and NARAL crowd when a hideous subject like partial birth abortion is brought up turns folks off. The idea that certain minorities should be given preferences is as anti-American as anything the average person can think of. The thought of taking tax money from people making more than $140,000 because they are "rich" bothers alot of citizens because they expect to make more than that someday.

I'll say this slowly: your message is getting out, it just isn't resonating.

I can draw the hardcore lefties a picture since they are ill-equipped to comprehend this.