Wednesday, May 19, 2010

How Dems Win And Lose

Arlen Specter's Loss Goes Beyond Anti-Incumbent Mood - Political Hotsheet - CBS News

"...For Democrats, the case against Specter was encapsulated by an ad that showed Specter being praised by... George W. Bush in 2004, and showing Specter saying his party switch would enable him to win re-election.

Those images, coupled with a devastating tag line "Specter changed parties to save one job -- his, not yours" said it all. Memo to Democrats -- if you are running in a primary, and your opponent can link you to George W. bush, Sarah Palin, and Clarence Thomas, you are n trouble..."

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