Public Against Obstinate Politicians

Democrats Adjust Social Security Stance

'House Democrats have decided to quit emphasizing that they will not negotiate changes to Social Security until President Bush drops his idea for private accounts. The switch in strategy comes after Democrats learned from focus groups that people frown on the lawmakers for being obstinate.'

They needed a focus group for that? I knew they were short sighted, but wow. Hells Bells, I could have helped them out on this one.

"It makes us seem like we're 'typical politicians."

Why yes, it does.