By GottaLaff
Platfrom, platform, platform!
Ta daaaa! The Democratic platform, via Marc Ambinder:
Here it is -- the draft of the 2008 Democratic National Committee platform. You're looking at it the version that was sent to platform committee members this morning. They'll amend and ratify it before the convention.
Its title: "Renewing America's Promise."
The content is organized thematically. The platform emphasizes, among things, opportunity for women and goes into detail about a panoply of different economy, family and rights issues as they relate to women.
The platform divides into sections. The first is about the economy, entitled "Renewing the American Dream." Then comes "Renewing American Leadership," with a special emphasis on withdrawing from Iraq. Then: "Renewing the American Community." Then a brand new section that reflects Obama's campaign theme: "Renewing American Democracy," which opens with a section on ethics and governance.
In 2004, John Kerry's platform repeated the word "strong" in each title: A "strong, respected America.. a strong, growing economy, strong, healthy families," etc.
The preamble includes an olive branch to Republicans and independents:
And so, Democrats -through the most open platform process in history -are reaching out today to Republicans and Independents who hunger for a new direction and a reason to hope. Today, at a defining moment in our history, the Democratic Party resolves to renew America's promise.
Here's what the platform says about some hot topics:
D'oh! I teased you. Go here for the rest.
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