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Chastened Democratic Party begins asking questions about future.
Byline: Mike Dorning
WASHINGTON _ Even before John Kerry conceded defeat Wednesday, Democratic strategists, activists and party leaders already were beginning a difficult self-examination of the party's failure to connect with voters, spurred on by a deeply disappointing performance in the election.
The debate over the future of the Democrats will play out in the weeks and months ahead, probably continuing until the party has settled on a new presidential nominee four years hence. And the parameters of the discourse are still emerging.
"This will be an important choice," said former Bill Clinton aide Paul Begala. "The Democrats will ask hard questions about our party and our future."
Some themes already were clear ...
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