born again democrats?

I am pixilated by this thought that Republicans are the new Democrats (Democrats of my youth, anyway).

The parallel construction is that neo-conservatives are the new radicals, so it really isn't surprising to find two old flaming leftists (Christopher Hitchens and David Horowitz) siding with the red states, though Hitchens makes no secret of his discomfort.

I feel their pain.

(Both interviews were taped before the election. )