The slide show is devastating for Democrats. First, it exposes a real spoilsport attitude that makes the party look hopelessly desperate for power that can't be attained at the ballot box. It's a "change the rules so we can win" strategy that is almost child-like, a near admission that the party has no appealing agenda or saleable platforms, just a stark hunger for power to protect its favored interests.

It also reflects a horribly cynical view of Michigan voters. It assumes they can be easily manipulated with proposals to cut government (which may be true) but then nakedly tries to take advantage of that, for the party's benefit, rather than the citizens'.