http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120295720028867337.html?mod=googlenews_wsjLooks like some Democrats have to face a backlash from
1. Angry constituents they ignored(Nancy did you see tis story)
2. Corporate sponsored shills to defeat populist candidates Dennis Kucinich.
http://www.crooksandliars.com/2008/02/15/primary-send-shivers-through-capitol-moderates/WASHINGTON -- If the Maryland primary is any indication, it could be a bumpy election year for incumbents.
On Tuesday night, two veteran Maryland congressmen became the first members of Congress to lose re-election bids this year, and the first significant notches on the belts of activists unhappy with party moderates.
The decisive losses of both moderates -- Democrat Rep. Albert Wynn and Republican Rep. Wayne Gilchrest -- highlight tension brewing in both parties, where activists representing more extreme factions are raising thousands of dollars online to fund primary challengers and run ads against incumbents.
For most incumbents, primary challengers generally aren't much of a threat because they often struggle to raise money and improve their name-recognition. This year, however, several high-profile lawmakers are facing something of a scare. Republican presidential challenger Ron Paul has pulled back from his national campaigning somewhat to work on getting re-elected to his congressional seat in Texas, where he faces a challenge from a Friendswood city councilman. In Ohio, Democratic Rep. Dennis Kucinich is facing four primary challengers and some grumbling back home in Cleveland that he has spent more time running for president than taking care of business for his district.
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