"It's Not as Though Republicans Are Clearly Owning Patriotism These Days Either, as They Struggle with Their Own Fidelity to America's Constitutional Values"

"If they persist, such pessimistic views could lead to headaches for America's left-of-center party, the Democrats: though significant majorities of the country do want public schools to teach a full accounting of U.S. history, including the less admirable parts, recent surveys show that at least two-thirds of Americans are also proud of their country. In politics, it's a good bet that you won't have much success if voters perceive your party to be the one disavowing patriotism and looking down on those who embrace it."

Michael Baharaeen at The Liberal Patriot warns Democrats away from pessimism about America.