Blue Dems
June 18, 2012 - by
Maybe there was energy, electricity and excitement in the air at N.C. Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson this weekend. But, judging from outside, the optimism seemed a bit forced. (I’m happy to say I wasn’t there.)
Also on the outside, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of enthusiasm among Democrats right now about the fall election.
It’s a lot of things: Republicans are riding high in Raleigh and getting all they want. Democratic legislators are learning how little clout you have when you don’t have the votes.
The economy continues to sputter, and President Obama hasn’t been able to mount a compelling response.
The Supreme Court may soon strike down his signature accomplishment, health care reform. There’s a feeling among Democrats that, again, the President hasn’t been able to adequately explain and defend what reform does and why.
Republican super PACs and the Romney campaign seem awash in money, and Democrats are seized with a sudden fear of drowning in that cash.
At J-J, Democrats said what you would expect: Don’t trust polls now, things can change quickly in politics and we’re organizing at the grassroots.
All true, of course. But nothing right now can quite dispel Democrats’ sense of foreboding.
Blue Dems
June 18, 2012/
Maybe there was energy, electricity and excitement in the air at N.C. Democrats’ Jefferson-Jackson this weekend. But, judging from outside, the optimism seemed a bit forced. (I’m happy to say I wasn’t there.)
Also on the outside, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of enthusiasm among Democrats right now about the fall election.
It’s a lot of things: Republicans are riding high in Raleigh and getting all they want. Democratic legislators are learning how little clout you have when you don’t have the votes.
The economy continues to sputter, and President Obama hasn’t been able to mount a compelling response.
The Supreme Court may soon strike down his signature accomplishment, health care reform. There’s a feeling among Democrats that, again, the President hasn’t been able to adequately explain and defend what reform does and why.
Republican super PACs and the Romney campaign seem awash in money, and Democrats are seized with a sudden fear of drowning in that cash.
At J-J, Democrats said what you would expect: Don’t trust polls now, things can change quickly in politics and we’re organizing at the grassroots.
All true, of course. But nothing right now can quite dispel Democrats’ sense of foreboding.