W.H. attacks worry moderate Dems

A White House effort to undermine conservative critics is generating a backlash on Capitol Hill — and not just from Republicans.

“It’s a mistake,” said Rep. Jason Altmire, a moderate Democrat from western Pennsylvania. “I think it’s beneath the White House to get into a tit for tat with news organizations.” Full Story »

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Posted by: via Drudge Report - Oct 23, 2009 - 4:09 AM PDT
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