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Behind the lies, distortions, and personal attacks. . .Desperation:
Democrats on Capitol Hill fear Obama fallout
By Andrew Ward in Washington
Published: September 11 2008 23:30 | Last updated: September 11 2008 23:30
Democratic jitters about the US presidential race have spread to Capitol Hill, where some members of Congress are worried that Barack Obama’s faltering campaign could hurt their chances of re-election.
Party leaders have been hoping to strengthen Democratic control of the House and Senate in November, but John McCain’s jump in the polls has stoked fears of a Republican resurgence.
A Democratic fundraiser for Congressional candidates said some planned to distance themselves from Mr Obama and not attack Mr McCain.
“If people are voting for McCain it could help Republicans all the way down the ticket, even in a year when the Democrats should be sweeping all before us,†said the fundraiser, a former Hillary Clinton supporter.
“There is a growing sense of doom among Democrats I have spoken to . . . People are going crazy, telling the campaign ‘you’ve got to do something’.â€
Concern was greatest among first-term representatives who won seats in traditionally Republican districts in the landslide of 2006. “Several of them face a real fight to hold on to those seats,†the fundraiser said.
Tony Podesta, a senior Democratic lobbyist, said members of Congress were “a little nervous†after Mr McCain shook up the race with his choice of Sarah Palin as running mate and intensified attacks on Mr Obama.
“Republicans have been on the offensive for the past two weeks . . . You don’t win elections on the defensive.â€
The campaign manager for a first-term Democratic congressman from a blue-collar district in the north-east rejected suggestions that Mr Obama had become a liability. He said his candidate would reach out to Republicans and avoid attacks on Mr McCain.
Copyright The Financial Times Limited 2008

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*** Don't think it's possible. Joe Biden is already on the ballot in a number of states.
This is Obama...I'm sure they'll find a way.
*** Even if they got around this, why on earth would Hillary Clinton agree to take his place?
Power...redemption...the "I told you so" factor...
I know it can seem unreal BUT if you google, you will find numerous articles and statistics that prove it to be absolutely true that less than 2% of US households earn $250,000 or more.
One reason we all find this statistic surprising is Hollywood.
Obama made more than $4 million last year, how many children have he and his wife adopted or sent to college.
Biden is wealthy, he gave $900 to charity last year and $300 the year before.
Before Democrats start lecturing everyone else on how much money they should happily give, they should set an example.
Ashes where the bodies burning
No more war pigs have the power
Hand of God has sturck the hour
Day of judgement, God is calling
On their knees, the war pigs crawling Begging
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