Careful What You Wish For

Their moments came outside prime time, but the candidates Senate Democratic leaders hope will propel them to their biggest majority in decades also had their time in the spotlight at the Democratic convention.

After spending months trying to tamp down expectations, Democrats are openly discussing the possibility that they could net the nine seats that would bring them to the magic number of 60, a tally that would make it much more difficult for Republicans to filibuster their agenda in Congress next year. With that goal in sight, Democrats are working to energize activists in Denver to focus their agenda not only on Barack Obama's campaign but also on an array of races from Oregon to North Carolina, many of which were once viewed as all but out of reach for the party.

"Embrace it? Sure, it's like the beautiful girl I can't reach, but I'd love to embrace her," Sen. Charles E. Schumer (N.Y.), chairman of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, said in an interview this week.

On the stump and in e-mail solicitations to supporters, Senate Democrats are arguing that electing Obama and running mate Joseph R. Biden Jr. to the White House won't allow their party to reach its goals unless they have a large enough majority to quickly enact the Obama agenda.

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On the stump and in e-mail solicitations to supporters, Senate Democrats are arguing that electing Obama and running mate Joseph R. Biden Jr. to the White House won't allow their party to reach its goals unless they have a large enough majority to quickly enact the Obama agenda.
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"Unless we give them a filibuster-proof Senate majority that can finally end the obstruction, we'll never put this country back on track," Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.) wrote to DSCC donors recently. ">Unless we give them a filibuster-proof Senate majority that can finally end the obstruction, we'll never put this country back on track," Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (Conn.) wrote to DSCC donors recently.

Yes, let's "put the country back on track" as Senator Dodd suggests. That means, at least by his logic, that Senators should be open to a quid pro quo relationship with lobbyists. Let's not forget the sweetheart deal Senator Dodd got for refinancing his home by Countrywide. Oh, and it's only a mere coincidence that Countrywide was pushing for a bailout because of their failed business decisions.

But, let's focus on a few other issues. If Democrats do get a 60 seat majority, then there's really no excuse for them once they are in office.

Nancy Pelosi has already proven herself to be the biggest loser in US Senate history, why should we elect MORE Democrats?

Remember when she said she'd accomplish more in the first 100 days then previous sessions of Congress? She's failed. Remember when she said she'd end the "culture of corruption"? She failed, AND she protected one of her own (William Jefferson).

So, what happens if Democrats do get the 60 seat majority? The American public starts taking a BIG notice in what they accomplish. Fail to "put the country back on the right track" and you'll be voted out in droves, won't be re-elected for decades, and won't have anyone to blame but yourselves.

But of course, that won't prevent Nancy from trying to blame the President, regardless of who it is.

Republicans, take notice. You have failed in your core beliefs, and if you don't start with fiscal responsibility, strong national defense, and lesser government interference in people's lives, YOU will be voted out of office just as quickly.

Travis

travis@rightwinglunatic.com