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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6. Chris Dodd
Sen. Dodd (D-Conn.) is widely regarded as one of the most vulnerable incumbent senators heading into the 2010 elections. Many have been looking to Dodd, the chairman of the Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, for economic solutions. But his role in the Senate’s economic debate this year was clouded by revelations concerning his ties to the Countrywide mortgage controversy. That scandal and other factors have pushed Dodd’s approval ratings deep into the red. In addition, some voters still feel burned by Dodd’s decision to move his family to Iowa during his failed bid for president in 2008. Discussion about a Dodd resignation or retirement continues despite the senator’s protestations. Next — 5. John Edwards See more here: 6. Chris Dodd
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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