Obama endorsements don't seem to help Democrats

Associated Press ^ | 19 May 2010 | Charles Babington

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WASHINGTON – The role of endorser in chief isn't working so well for President Barack Obama.

Sen. Arlen Specter became the fourth Democrat in seven months to lose a high-profile race despite the president's active involvement, raising doubts about Obama's ability to help fellow Democrats in this November's elections.

The first three candidates fell to Republicans. But Specter's loss Tuesday to Rep. Joe Sestak in Pennsylvania's Democratic senatorial primary cast doubts on Obama's influence and popularity even within his own party — and in a battleground state, no less.

Of course, it's possible that Democrats will fare better than expected this fall. And there's only so much that any president can do to help other candidates, especially in a non-presidential election year.

[jersey117]

Where’s your messiah now...

[Venturer]

Obama hasnt got time for endorsements he is too busy wearing out Air Force One.

He is here , he is there , he is everywhere.

Specter threw himself under the bus.

[fporretto]

I've wondered for some time how George W. Bush, the last president to endorse Specter for re-election, feels about that decision today. I can't imagine that he was happy about Specter's party switch, but that was unforeseeable. But does Dubya still think he did the right thing in supporting Specter against Toomey the last time around?

Freedom, Wealth, and Peace,
Francis W. Porretto

[Prole]

To add to your point, if the kenyan loser tried shooting and beating Americans in the streets, then his entire gang would be destroyed Ceaucescu style.

I triple dog dare that pathetic thug to try it.

[jveritas]

And who is going to enforce the martial laws?