Posted on September 19, 2002 by John Hinderaker

Will this be the fulcrum

Will this be the fulcrum on which control of the Senate turns? Paul Wellstone opposes authorizing action against Iraq. This might seem to make him unelectable; however, my guess is that the Senate leadership will come up with a slightly watered-down version of the resolution which Wellstone (and other left-wing Democrats) will then vote for. This will insulate Wellstone against backlash on the issue, while at the same time placating the more liberal portion of his base.

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