MESSAGE TO RUSS: SHUT UP, ALREADY!

Let’s see… The front pages are full of Republican corruption. Of drug companies buying a Medicare drug bill that benefits drug companies at the expense of seniors. Of energy companies being invited to write an energy bill that has left gas prices soaring. Of a looming nuclear threat in Iran that we are too weak to respond to because we squandered lives and resources taking out a third rate, tin-pot dictator in Iraq. Of an Administration that is for homeland security up to the point that it interferes with corporate profits from global trade.

What can I do to change the subject?

No, wait! I’m a Democrat! I don’t want to change the subject!

No, wait again. I’m Russ Feingold and it’s all about me. I don’t care what’s good for Democrats. Rothenberg has just done a column labeling me an afterthought in the Democratic Presidential race. I need to become relevant quickly.

Yes, Russ, we all despise the President
Yes, we would all like to see him get his comeuppance – censure, impeachment or whatever. But most of all we want to win back Congress. (Just think of what we could do to him with the power of subpoena in the House or Senate.)

The last thing we need is to divert attention from the issues (our strength!) to a partisan slugfest. The Republicans jumped on your little gift with equal parts glee and relief, glad to off the defensive and back to the one thing they do well.

Getting Re-elected vs Winning the Majority
There’s a reason Republicans are in the majority. While Democrats have always worried about getting themselves reelected (California redistricting, anyone?), Republicans have been fighting to gain and keep the majority.

Now Democrats, Russ aside, seem to have gotten the message. One of the most encouraging things about Feingold’s attempt to appeal to the base’s visceral hatred of the president is how Democrats have refused to rise to the bait and kept their eye on the prize.

It won’t work Russ. You’re not going to be President in any case. The only thing you will achieve by sabotaging Democrats chances in order to advance your own career is a very lonely seat in the corner at future caucus meetings.

Comments

[dave]

So, for once a democrat stands up for whats right, and everyone turns their backs on him? THAT'S why democrats lose all the time. Lack of a collective spine. It's disgusting.

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