Fallout Over Senator Reid's Comments: Roseanne Frangione

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's situation is particularly uncomfortable for the Democrats because, unlike Senators Dodd and Dorgan, he is the majority leader and cannot quietly slip into retirement. Regardless of how the story is spun, the fact remains that Reid's comments are racist. He judged Barack Obama based on the color of his skin and his dialect. Yes he supported Obama's candidacy, but it appears he did so because he felt Obama could look and sound a certain way that would be pleasing to the average American voters.

If the Democrats stand by him, they will alienate many African American voters who know first hand what it is like to be judged in a manner similar to how Reid judged Obama during the primaries. If they call for him to resign, they lose the sitting Senate Majority leader and will have to deal with the possibility of losing yet another senate seat in what is already going to be a rough election year.

A year ago people wondered if the GOP could reorganize and find it's way. Now, it appears as if the Democrats are in need a major overhaul.

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