The downside of being an ally of a Democratic President

[politicasista]

It seems like now Senator Kerry is in a Catch 22 situation.


1. Defend a Democratic President/Administration and you will get some appreciation from Pro-Obama AA blogs, and ardent supporters aka "Obama Democrats," and seen as putting everyday Americans ahead of ego, and not undercutting the President, even if people still don't get this, and see that Obama is not the only pol in DC that "we" trust and has a backbone. You'll get trashed for doing this, but hey, you are defending "my/our President."


However, it comes at a price:


2. Anger the MA base, Liberals, Progressives, and get hated on with all kinds RW talking points with past/present negative stories brought up, labeled a "sellout corporatist," (or selling out the poor) or "bought off by corporations."

Knowing you are there to represent your constituents, but be loyal to the POTUS. What do you do?


That said, hope the Senator can tighten up his PR the next few years. Sounds like he is going to need it. It's sounds like he is walking a tightrope.