02.20.08
Don’t Let Watson’s Implosion Leave The Wrong Impression – UPDATED
While Sen. Kirk Watson’s ineptitude and ignorance of Sen. Brack Obama’s legislative accomplishments was good TV, it did leave the impression of Obama that’s incorrect. (Go here to see it, and read reactions to it as well, if you haven’t already). Obama does have many legislative accomplishments, An overview of Barack Obama’s 10 years as a state and U.S. senator. More here.
Because Watson couldn’t answer the question should only reflect badly on Watson and doesn’t mean Obama doesn’t have many legislative accomplishments. This shouldn’t sway anyone’s vote, well maybe next time Watson’s up for election. That was painful to watch though.
TO Blog has more.
[UPDATE]: Sen. Watson’s post-gaffe statement MSNBC and Me.