sqrl is right, really. Strong leadership is what would be most beneficial. Something Obama doesn't seem to be willing to do.
The problem, as FamousRingo has pointed out, is that the Democrats have built their modern strength on their ability to build wider coalitions. It makes them weaker in action, but prevents them from losing key votes because they have to adhere to one single dogma, as is more or less required by modern Republicans. The Republicans are playing to their hardcore base right now (the town-hall screamers and their ilk), and it's making a lot of noise, but ultimately it should alienate more people in the long run.
I figure Kennedy's death should help, not hurt, if only because it spurs the democrats on to quicker, more decisive action, which is how it should have been from the beginning.
Monster Hunter: pissing me off since 2010.
