I consider myself a fair to middling student of political history. I’m no Michael Barone, but I’ve read a few things. So, what I’m trying to say is, I’m open to correction. But this strikes me as the dumbest, weirdest, goofiest explanation of political differences ever offered. Here’s Howard Dean (Via Tim Blair):

“I was recently asked about the difference between the Democratic and Republican parties,” Dean said. “When it comes right down to it, the essential difference is that the Democrats fundamentally believe it is important to make sure that American Jews feel comfortable being American Jews.”

Discuss.