Finally, a Democrat starts making sense.

David Plouffe, campaign adviser to the Obama campaign and author of Audacity to Win, has written a much-needed op-ed in the Washington Post.  In it, he outlines the shape of a legislative strategy that would allow the Democrats to survive the coming midterm elections.  It’s worth a full read but the bullet-point summary is

• Pass a meaningful health insurance reform package without delay
• We need to show that we not just are focused on jobs but also create them.
• Make sure voters understand what the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act did for the economy.
• Don’t accept any lectures on spending.
• “Change” is not just about policies.
• Run great campaigns.
• No bed-wetting.

Good advice from a guy who’s shown he knows how to win.  Let’s hope someone in Washington is listening.