Democrats' Weakness

Steven Hayward, who blogs at Power Line, posts a long quote from The Wall Street Journal's front page. In case you haven't seen it, I repost it here for your enjoyment.

After two presidential victories, Mr. Obama presides over a Democratic Party that has lost 13 seats in the U.S. Senate and 69 in the House during his tenure, a net loss unmatched by any modern U.S. president.

Democrats have also lost 11 governorships, four state attorneys general, 910 legislative seats, as well as the majorities in 30 state legislative chambers. In 23 states, Republicans control the governor’s office and the legislature; Democrats, only seven.

Such losses help shape the future: An ousted state lawmaker doesn’t run for Congress; a failed attorney general candidate loses a shot at the governor’s office. As a result, the flow of fresh political talent rising to statewide and national prominence in the years ahead won’t be as robust as Democrats hope.

Steve calls it the "feel good story of the day." I agree and I'd bet you agree too. Obama must have the shortest coattails ever.