Why so obstructionist?

Heh:

So I guess the lesson Democrats should take from Daschle's campaign is: Try to avoid being labeled an "obstructionist" if you're running against a strong candidate in a state that votes overwhelmingly Republican and you happen to be leading your party's Senate caucus, keeping in mind that whether or not you succeed has very little to do with your actual behavior in office. Needless to say, I'm not sure how relevant this lesson is to Democrats thinking through their positions on Social Security privatization.

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