We spent too much time last year trying to defend our majority, instead of defending our principles. Maybe we did that for several years.
Rove's plan to drive up the base rather than fight for principles and educate the independents only works if there are enough people on your side to get to the polls. It's a devisive way to run an election, and we finally got bit by it.
Over time, I hope we can get back to educating the electorate.