Can Obama Get Any Other Democrats Elected?

Barack Obama built a powerful campaign organization and got himself to the White House. Now, as head of the Democratic Party, he's expected to get other Democrats into office, too. But, judging by his one-year track record, he's not getting it done. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Jan. 29, 2010

Well sourced story featuring remarks from many Democrats who say Obama hasn't effectively used his leverage as party leader to help get them elected. A comparison to how Bush filled this role for Republicans would have helped context.

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Richard Riehl
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by Richard Riehl - Jan. 31, 2010

No new insight here into Obama's inability to help Democratic candidates. Simply to claim he could do more, since the party has lost some recent elections, amounts to a cheap shot. The economy and the weakness of the individual candidates were the primary reasons for their defeat. I'd lay much more blame at the feet of the obstructionist blue dog Senators. Had healthcare passed before the August recess, those weak candidates would have had a fighting chance. To expect that Obama could simply spread around some charisma to offset to facts on the ground is too simplistic.

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Naomi Isler
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by Naomi Isler - Jan. 29, 2010

It seems to be based on interviews with nervous Democrats, which is probably appropriate. But it waits till the last paragraph to mention efforts to shore up party organization. It does note factors that might influence elections - like the economy. What it doesn't take into account is that presidents almost always lose seats in off year elections.

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