Reply #23: Obama Spoke Out More Against the Democratic Leadership

[demdiva]

I just re-watched Senator Obama on This Week (gotta love TiVo) and I don't think that Senator Obama was as much against Senator Kerry & the filibuster as he is against the lack of democratic leadership on this and other subjects.

Senator Obama is supporting the filibuster because he agrees with Senator Kerry on the vote and on the issue, but he realizes that the democrats, overall, have not explained to the American people why they are taking this extraordinary step. Senator Kerry, of course, HAS spoken out about the importance of the Alito vote.

In addition to being critical of the lack of democratic leadership, Senator Obama was critical of Senator Reid and his leadership, and, he outright dodged a question on a disagreement with Senator Reid drawing partisan lines where there should be bi-partisan cooperation (Abramoff related reform).

I'm hoping if Senator Obama decides to pick a fight with anyone it will be with the democratic leadership. Who thinks Obama will win?