Democrats, losing ground in Wisconsin, play down recall election

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5. I'm sure Debbie W-S is a fine person and a capable representative for her district

But as a DNC chair, she stinks. No implications beyond Wisconsin? My ass. Does she not realize how much Democrats all over the country have been watching what has been going on there for the past year? The uprising that began in early 2011 inspired labor and other real Dems in other states to take action and led to some real accomplishments such as in Ohio. It could also be credited with providing the push that ultimately led to the Occupy movement.

To downplay this recall election as some little local controversy with no national consequences tells me that W-S is badly out of touch with the party that she purports to lead. If Walker survives this recall attempt, and Wisconsin progressives realize the lack of support for their efforts from their national party there will be hell to pay.

I can understand Obama's reluctance to involve himself in this election. He has his own problems and he needs to concentrate on his own re election. But the DNC has a real obligation to provide support for its state organizations and it has dropped the ball badly in Wisconsin.

I think it's time for Wasserman Schultz to find another job. Maybe she and Rancid Penis could partner up and give seminars on how not to be a party chairman.