d.c. morrison

Blanche Lincoln, Bill Halter Likely Face Run-Off After Primary in Arkansas

Long before Arkansas Sen. Blanche Lincoln drew two Democratic primary opponents, she was in the crosshairs of a wide array of political foes. From the right, Arkansas Tea Partiers singled her out at their December Christmas bash by chanting "Bye, Bye Blanche." On her left were a multitude of critics: The AFL-CIO targeted Lincoln for her wishy-washy position on the "card check" bill that would have made it easier for unions to organize workplaces. (She initially sponsored the bill, then opposed it.) Health care overhaul advocates loathed Lincoln for her indecisiveness and lack of support ...

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