Dems put off vote on expiration of Bush tax cuts.
So, in order to appease 36-40 Blue Dog Democrats who were likely to lose their seats in this election anyway, the rest of the Democrats have gracelessly fallen on their swords.
I realize I'm just an amateur political consultant, but giving up your biggest weapon because some of your infantry thinks it might backfire on them makes no sense.
As if your base wasn't already discouraged!
Posted by Linkmeister at September 23, 2010 10:46 AM | TrackBackIt's getting to the point that I'm embarrassed to call myself a Democrat. I may have to re-register as "decline to state" before the next batch of elections.
Posted by: hedera at September 26, 2010 11:08 AM