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    Of course, Republicans hope the election results will make it harder for moderate Democrats to go along with the party's leaders, in the White House and on Capitol Hill, as they try to get things done. "Nothing is as important to a member of Congress than his or her re-election ... Blue Dog Democrats will read these results and begin immediately looking at the independent voters in their districts and recalibrate their voting records, their floor statements, and their level of support for the agenda of President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi." The economy, of course, wasn't the only problem for Democrats. Full Article at Salon
    Nothing is as important to a member of Congress than his or her re-election ... Blue Dog Democrats will read these results and begin immediately looking at the independent voters in their districts and recalibrate their voting records, their floor statements, and their level of support for the agenda of President Obama and Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
    Rich Galen SOURCE: Salon 1 month ago