Dems to voters: Republicans would do worse

WASHINGTON (AP) - With just six weeks to avoid a possible election catastrophe, Democrats are trying to limit the damage with a closing argument that's more plea than platform: We know you voters are furious with us, but just let us explain why the Republicans would be worse.

The strategy requires an autumn influx of voters willing to view the election as a choice between two imperfect parties - and imperfect candidates on each ballot line - rather than as a chance to slap the Washington establishment that the public seems to dislike so deeply.