Their Dream Is Dead

Their agenda was pronounced. The unaccomplished results were treated as chiseled stone. Democrats’ initial one hundred hours would be spectacular. They would elevate the middle class. They would transform America. Upon their arrival in Washington, house Democrats paraded six initiatives through votes. All passed. Their ascendancy into law was certain.

On Wednesday, their minimum wage increase stalled. Mired in tax dissention, the two dollar raise became subject to squabble. Democrats blamed Republicans obsessed with small business. Republicans blamed Democrats intent of plundering small business. While the issue could be saved, the fundamental truth of their one hundred hours has been illustrated.

“100 hours” was an insincere ploy. Facing a Republican President and narrow Congressional margins, the agenda appeared questionable at the outset. Following Wednesday’s setback, the program has been exposed. These promises were a combination of blind hope and articulate words. A Democratic Contract with America.

Political promises are not unique. They are a prerequisite. With that stated, failure is the result of heightened expectations. For seven months, one hundred hours pledged hope and revolution. No one should be surprised that the Democrats are failing.