It is this erroneous assumption that is dooming the Democrats at every turn. The liberals take this on faith then move on to their favorite extreme causes and leave the "working familites" in the dust. That slight is then remembered in the voting booth.
But then that's just my theory. I have no earthly idea of a theory that could justify the continued re-election of Senator Byrd.
"I have no earthly idea of a theory that could justify the continued re-election of Senator Byrd."
He's an old-line stalwart "traditionalist" in appearance, warts and all. But, this is appearance only. He is fortunate that he doesn't talk like he votes, or he'd have been gone long ago. That he brings home the bacon in the form of so much pork barrel spending doesn't hurt at all, in what is still a very poor state.