Stephen K. Medvic, assistant professor of government at Franklin & Marshall College, writes at tompaine.com that it is time the Democratic contenders start to position themselves for the general election. He argues for a culturally inclusive, reformist populism attentive to the national security concerns that Bush will talk about ad nauseum. He suggests ways the nominee can take the best from each of his Democratic rivals’ campaigns (even Dean’s). To avoid becomeing irrelevant, the Democratic party must be rebuilt on a principled basis and not rely on a cult of personality as the successes under Clinton did in the ’90’s. [Little chance of a cult of personality behind Kerry! — FmH]