political problems, the liberal
democratic senator there, russ
feingold, plans to be 60 miles
away when the president speaks
in milwaukee to a labor day
crowd.
>> thanks.
we're joined by john harwood.
we saw the story there.
given the poor economy, how real
is the threat of other democrats
turning on the president or
speaker pelosi in an every man
for himself sscenario?
>> it's already happening.
you'll see more of that this
fall.
at this point in the year, every
man for himself is less of a
threat than passing legislation
that's difficult like health
care.
it can be an opportunity to
protect themselves provided it
doesn't go too far.
>> conversely democratic leaders
are said to be contemplating a
triage plan in xh some
candidates get party cash,
others are left to fend for
themselves.
it sounds brutal, but could it
be the key to the democrats
holding the majority?
>> the goal of democratic
leaders is not to save every n