Honestly, I think the DLC members are hoping Brown wins. Look at it from their perspective.

[thunder rising]

The DLC members who are just a breath away from being Republicans anyway would love to lose the majority since it would give them an excuse not to change anything else. Sorry, we don't have the votes for Cap & Trade...

[JI7]

1. hahhaha, the fake liberals are the only ones who hope Brown wins

the ones screaming about how they are the base

[Kahuna]

6. Word. nt

[Fumesucker]

12. Yes, the DLC and their supporters, you're right.. n/t

[JI7]

18. DLC doesn't claim to be liberal unlike the Nader supporter types

[Fumesucker]

20. It's the DLC is who is going to get political cover if the Dems lose 60 in the Senate..

[MUAD_DIB]

21. +1

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[HBravo]

3. I have a hard time believing this.

We all want what is best for this country.

[JVS]

4. It would give them a very easy cover for not passing anything.

Enough debacles like the health care struggle, where even Ben Nelson is realizing that his actions have become a political liability, and the DLC members are going to have a lot of trouble getting any support.

[KittyWampus]

5. here you go sweetie,

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x7484497

[ima_sinnic]

7. nah, they have Lieberman and Olympia Snowe to do their dirty work

but having just under that "magic 60" would be pretty convenient for them, eh?

[Bumblebee]

8. what utter BS

[Raine]

9. At one time I wouldn't have believed it

but now I think that is really the way it is. :-(

[TheWebHead]

10. agreed. 60 votes is an albatross that carries more negatives than positives

when you have democrats from conservative states steering legislation towards the center, the left howls and completely ignores the electoral reality and gives the finger to the entire party, and being so close to 60 frightens independents worried about either party controlling a 60 vote majority and legislating via the fringe. The latter point is why I think Brown will win, as there are national implications plain as the nose on your face. If I'm a centrist, I'd want to steer congress towards the center and vote for the Republican even if I preferred Coakley as a candidate or leaned left.

[Edweird]

11. Not a chance. She's flush with insurance/pharma money.

[UTUSN]

13. Come on. Dissing anything with Democratic (DLC) is really DEFEATING to all of us. n/t

[RC]

14. No it's not.

They are the problem with the Democratic party. The real reason for this countries problems and why we are having so many problems helping our own people. The Republicans could not do all their damage without help from the other side.

[UTUSN]

16. O.K., happy trails to you with Rethugs in charge!1 n/t

[RC]

19. See post 15 & 17

[Sebastian Doyle]

15. The purpose of the DLC is, always was, and always will be

to undermine the Democratic party from within. A Repuke majority is easier for them than a (theoretical) Democratic majority, as we have now, because they don't have to make up new excuses and move the goal posts constantly.

[Grand Taurean]

17. True.

The DLC is the Democratic branch of the Republican party.
I say this as a moderate/eclectic.

[closeupready]

22. Yes, that is exactly what I think, as well.

Gives them political cover to say 'our hands our tied, sorry'.

[VMI Dem]

23. The President is a New Democrat.

Him too?

[aquart]

24. So you know the minds of people you don't know.

Who wouldn't ask you for the time on a good day. You know exactly what they think and exactly what they want.

I guess you overheard them talking while they were hiding under your bed.

[thunder rising]

25. Did we forget our meds today?