The Democrats were elected in such huge numbers in 2006, enough to
take back the House of Representatives and the Senate, with the idea that Washington
would be anew… an end to the Iraq war and the Bush Administration would be
held accountable.
The local Maryland race between incumbent Albert
Wynn and newcomer Donna Edwards,
is causing political analysts to think that Democrats
are not safe in their seats just because they have a D next to their name.
Wynn is considered corrupt by many and his closeness to big industries seems
to be falling out of favor, despite his support from the Democratic establishment.
Election Unspun Producer Karen Miller spoke with Walter Faunteroy, the first
DC delegate to Congress, co-founder of the Congressional
Black Caucus, and
long time political analyst.
.. it's a movement, you cannot stop a movement, simple as that... People are waking up.. This is between the past and the future, some people are getting smart... they have outsourced my job.
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