Washington, DC - More Demo-Rats are fleeing the sinking ship of state formerly known as Hussein Obama but now kindly referred to as someone who can no longer bring home the bacon.  First it was Senator Dorgan, then Governor Ritter, and who knows what Demo-Rat is next?  Read this edifying bit of journalism for a some-what humorous take on the USS Obama.

 Washington, DC - They can flee but they can't hide. Weasels.

Are Democrats exiting the sinking ship? Part 12:

Sen Chris Dodd - It looks like a Torricelli move: Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd is announcing that he will not run for reelection this year. This has the look of a not very voluntary decision. Dodd has been running behind consistently in the polls when matched against former Republican Congressman Rob Simmons and World Wrestling executive Linda McMahon.

Are Democrats exiting the sinking ship? Part 11: Colorado

It's interesting to ponder what's happening in Colorado. In 2008 it was a showcase for the popularity of Barack Obama. He accepted the Democratic nomination in Invesco Field, in front of a stage setting with fake Roman columns, to the cheers of tens of thousands. I remember seeing Ritter speak triumphantly at an earlier event, a concert in an amphitheater in the mountains above Denver, celebrating his own and Obama's support of environmental causes (his official website calls him “Greenest Gov. in U.S.”).

Are Democrats exiting the sinking ship? Part 10: Sen. Byron Dorgan Senator Byron Dorgan, Democrat of North Dakota, has decided not to run for reelection in November and will retire at age 68. He has served in public office since he was elected North Dakota Tax Commissioner in 1968 and has won 12 statewide elections.