So I feel like the Dems fell for a distinctly Karl-Rovian tactic today. Rove is well known for his divide and conquer tactics using controversial wedge issues to chip away at the Democratic base while whipping the Republican base into a froth.
I think that is what the MoveOn resolution was about.
Not only did it help the Republicans shift the debate for a day or two off their failed policy, but right now the Democratic base, or at least the progressive base is furious with the Dems for voting against MoveOn and free speech.
So now the question I am torn between is this: do we add a new category to the BushDogs and start watching those Dems very closely who voted against MoveOn and free speech (and possibly fall into the Rovian trap of splitting even further from them), do we let it slide, or what do we do?
I for one think those Dems who voted against MoveOn and free speech need to never hear the end of our anger over this. But I also fear falling into the Rovian trap of abandoning them come election time.
I think MoveOn and the netroots should launch a campaign to unseat the author of the anti-MoveOn bill: Cornyn http://cornyn.senate...
Below is a complete breakdown of the votes as linked here.... http://www.senate.go...
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