Good News: Racism Is Over!
In all of the NRSC’s press releases on the Harry Reid flap, this line from spokesman Brian Walsh jumped out at me. Does Harry Reid believe that as the self-proclaimed “most powerful Senator,” it’s acceptable and appropriate for him to make such comments and for them to have no consequence? Do the rules of civility and a society that makes no distinctions based on skin color and other matters not apply to the “most powerful Senator?” This is a “society that makes no distinctions based on skin color”? Continue reading here: Good News: Racism Is Over!
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9. David Paterson
Paterson became governor of New York in 2008 after Elliot Spitzer resigned amid sex scandals. At the time, Democrats were pleased to be getting rid of Spitzer and believed that with Paterson running for a full term in 2010, the party would have a strong shot at holding the governorship. But soon both Paterson and his wife were publicly admitting their own extramarital affairs and former drug use. Spitzer made some stumbles this year and voters report they have little confidence in his ability to lead (a negative view Paterson supporters blame on the economic downturn.) At the end of 2009, polls show Paterson with reverse approval ratings, making him extremely vulnerable for reelection … if he runs. Next — 8. Harry Reid Read the rest here: 9. David Paterson
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8. Harry Reid
If things had gone smoothly for Democrats this year, the Senate Majority Leader from Nevada wouldn’t have made this list. But the Democratic caucus devolved into a civil war of sorts over health care reform legislation, and the blame for the intraparty conflict has fallen squarely on Reid. He faced attacks on health care from the left (by Howard Dean, for example) as well as from moderates who found fault with the legislation. The passage of the Senate health bill on Thursday marks a huge victory for Reid, but comparisons to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who passed a more progressive health bill with less feuding, are not flattering for Reid. Amid the health care slog, Reid was forced to put off other pressing Senate business until 2010. And outside of Washington, things are no better for the senator. He faces a potentially difficult reelection race, though the GOP thus far has failed to produce a top-tier challenger. Next — 7. William Jefferson Go here to read the rest: 8. Harry Reid
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8. Harry Reid