White House insists criticisms off-base, but liberals frustrated
(NEWSER) - With the economy's continuing weakness, a 9.1% unemployment rate, and the president's sagging poll numbers, leading Democrats are voicing louder doubts and concerns about President Obama's re-election chances, reports the New York Times . Attempts to capture the middle ground have both failed with independents and alienated the president's more liberal supporters. “The frustrations are real,” says a Maryland rep. “I think we know that there is a Barack Obama that’s deep in there, but he’s got to synchronize it with passion and principles.” More»
