Daily Democratic Wire 1-16-2010

George Wenschhof

Tomorrow, President Barack Obama heads to Massachusetts to help embattled Senate Democratic candidate Martha Coakley - both the Republican and Democratic parties are sending their "big guns" to Massachusetts in hopes it will help their candidate win the pivotal contest. Politico.com has more here.

The outcome of this race will determine if the Obama agenda with health care reform continues or ends abruptly. While voter registration favors generously democrats in the state, Republicans have held the governor position more often than not over the last 40 years. So anything can happen in this close race and it could easily depend on voter turnout. Coakley is not energizing the Democratic base which is why former president Bill Clinton and President Barack Obama are on their way to the state. If Democrats show up at the polls, Coakley wins. I will be reporting on the results of this race Tuesday night.

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Democrats say "budget reconciliation" possible to pass health care legislation if they lose Massachusetts Senate seat - DCCC chair Chris Van Hollen, made the statement as the Senate race remains close. TheHill.com has more here.

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Former Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton headline the Sunday morning "Talking Heads" - the devastation in Haiti will dominate the discussion tomorrow morning and "This Week" and "Meet The Press" snagged the former Presidents as guests. Politico.com "Sunday talk show tip sheet" has more here.

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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Haiti today - she will personally oversee the relief efforts Reuters.com has more here.

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