Nevada Senate 2010: Harry Reid Racks Up Republican Endorsements

This Democratic president demanded that Joe Lieberman, for all his treachery (he campaigned for John McCain in 2008), remain in the Democratic Caucus and retain a committee chairmanship over the objections of REAL & loyal Democrats.  Did Obama get nothing for that concession to Lieberman?

By Lieberman's own admission, Obama never pressured him on the healthcare bill.  Ben Nelson, Blanche Lincoln, nor any Blue Dog was pressured.  The Democratic leadership could've taken away committee chairs of members in their caucus that joined with Republicans and threatened to filibuster a public option for healthcare.   

The DNC could've taken away reelection funds, but it hasn't. 

The White House put their full weight & support behind Blanche Lincoln over the true progressive (& union-backed) candidate in the primary, Bill Halter. 

Lincoln is 40 points down behind the GOP candidate John Boozman.

Guess who could beat Boozman in Arkansas? BillHalter. Because, like just about all Americans, Arkansans would prefer an authentic, likable candidate, even if it's a progressive. 


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