Drawing the line...

I largely missed yesterday's events in DC due to a self-imposed blackout of coverage save Franken's satirical bits and what slipped through in the news on Air America. I simply couldn't imagine that Bush would have anything to say that I wanted to hear, and from the various reports I've seen since, it seems I was right, mostly.

Somebody did have something good to say, though, to folks who watched the events on CNN, MSNBC and Fox. The DNC bought some time in the middle of the ceremonies to put Chairman Terry McAuliffe on the air with a pointed message, combining congratulations with a clear line in the sand on some key issues. Here's the text of his message...

Mr. President, congratulations. Democrats are eager to work with you.

But make no mistake - we will not abandon our long held principles.
On Social Security, we will not let you undermine its fundamental guarantee.

On taxes, we'll fight your efforts to shift the burden to working families.
And we'll demand an honest foreign policy.

So as you swear to uphold the Constitution, we will be standing with you – making sure you keep that promise for all Americans.

A good move, and a good message. If you, too, missed it, you can see the video here.