Congressional hopefuls ride the Obama wave

[JimGinPA]

Democrats in conservative-minded congressional districts have a familiar quadrennial drill: Run as far away from the party’s presidential nominee as possible.

This year, though, there is reason to believe that practice might change. After witnessing the enthusiasm generated by Barack Obama’s historic candidacy, Democrats in some of the unlikeliest places are looking forward to running on a ticket with his name on the top line.

From upscale, Republican-leaning Northern suburbs to rural, culturally conservative Southern districts, Obama’s primary election performances are giving hope to Democratic pols that, for once, the party nominee might be an asset if Obama defeats Hillary Rodham Clinton in their nomination battle.


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http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0208/8711.html


Coattails Baby! He's got 'em

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1. k and r

[BeyondGeography]

2. Optimism and unity

not messages you would run away from.

Hillary, on the other hand, she's a fighter, you know...

[Arugula Latte]

3. Hillary would have been an anchor around their ankles.

Obama lifts everyone up.