Democrats govern by their core principles focus groups

From AP: “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.

By way of the Cracker Barrel Philosopher who quips: “The Democrat party can't break wind without a focus group.” Some additional thoughts from Matt Margolis here.