National Perspective — David Shribman — September 27, 2017

David Shribman

There's an old story about a dog-food manufacturer who created a new canine concoction with the best ingredients and infused with the finest nutrients. It was launched into the market with great fanfare. There was only one problem. The dogs didn't like it.

The Democrats need to understand the power of this parable. They have potent arguments about why they should reclaim power on Capitol Hill and a set of grievances about the Trump years: a war that is deeply unpopular, gasoline and food costs that are stunningly high. There's only one problem. The voters don't like them.

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