Be still, my beating...

The Democratic Party is putting together a positive issues platform that can act as its version of the Contract With America for the next year's discussions and elections.

Among the proposals are: "real security" for America through stronger investments in U.S. armed forces and benchmarks for determining when to bring troops home from Iraq; affordable health insurance for all Americans; energy independence in 10 years; an economic package that includes an increase in the minimum wage and budget restrictions to end deficit spending; and universal college education through scholarships and grants as well as funding for the No Child Left Behind act.

The pessimist in me is waiting for the other shoe to drop. Could... could this be the dawning of willingness to lead? I think I'm getting the vapors!