Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by bniolet on July 21, 2009 - 9:18am.
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Democratic commentator Barlow Herget raises the question whether Sen. Kay Hagan has shown the proper amount of loyalty to the Democratic agenda in Washington.

Herget, a former Raleigh City Councilman who has his own Internet radio program, notes that Hagan expressed reservations about President Barack Obama’s stimulus package, has shown "tepid support" for Obama’ health care plan, and has not replaced U.S. Attorney George Holding, who has been investigating former Gov. Mike Easley and former Sen. John Edwards, both Democrat, Rob Christensen reports.

Herget quotes an unnamed "seasoned Democratic consultant" as saying "If I had wanted another Republican in Washington, I would have voted for one."

He notes that Hagan was helped in her victory last November over Republican Sen. Elizabeth Dole by a strong turnout by Obama supporters and received millions of dollars in campaign help from the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by captainjack on July 21, 2009 - 4:37pm.

I just cannot imagine a Democrat not toeing the party line. This is awful news. I hope the Democrats don't start thinking on their own. That might damage our belief in that "hope & change" business.

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by PaulTerrell on July 21, 2009 - 10:57am.

This is proof that liberal Democrats do NOT want a independent minded US Senator. If Burr holds a conservative line left wingers attack him, why? He is just holding the party line? What a bunch of hypocrites on the left.

We are in a economic crisis with a war, budget, and healthcare issues that need to be solved. Then is done through reason and indpendent thinking, not holding party lines.

Had enough? Vote Republican.

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by GiggleBox on July 21, 2009 - 10:55am.

STRIVE to be SMARTER than a NC democrackkk!

I think we're all striving to live up to your standards Richard Burr.

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by BitterEXdemocrat on July 21, 2009 - 10:48am.

herget is a lieberal hack...of course she's democrackkk enough! have you asked her if SHE will take the same health insurance that YOU will be mandated, and reject the Senate healthcare perks? STRIVE to be SMARTER than a NC democrackkk!

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by GiggleBox on July 21, 2009 - 10:23am.

The question alone answers all for any moderate.

Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Yup.

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by PlaybyPlay on July 21, 2009 - 9:54am.

So Herget and his insider friend are advocating for more quid pro quo? I love how even in the day of “Change,” there never is. These two still believe that money is king and if you bankroll a candidate you should be able to control them when elected.

Apparently "change" is only for suckers.

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Re: Is Hagan Democratic enough?

Submitted by PACK_MIKE77 on July 21, 2009 - 9:52am.

Hagan is all for spending money like a Democrat. Hagan is all for racial profiling in voting for Sotomayor. Race, not prinicple is very Democratic. Tobacco is the the only grudging vote for NC. Hagan is voting with the blue states. Very Democrat! Hagan will vote yes to Cap and Trade. Hagan will vote for the Healthcare bill. Hagan voted for the stimulus package. Hagan will NOT vote to keep the Bush tax cuts in place. Hagan will be "tepid" but whatever Obama wants, Obama can count on her vote.

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