Stuart Rothenberg

The environment is better and better for Democrats.

California is going to be quite good for the Democrats. But the rest of the country is a draw.

We will be drawing down some troops. If the president wants to try to turn that into the beginning of a success, he actually, I think, has some opportunity.

Democrats were quick to point out that President Bush's budget creates a 1 trillion dollar deficit. The White House quickly responded with 'Hey, look over there, it's Saddam Hussein.'

Every Democrat on Capitol Hill professes to be a fiscal hawk.

Man needs difficulties; they are necessary for health.