“Short of treason by Cassidy in the next 72 hours, I just don’t see it. The issue is she voted with Barack Obama. Whether you like it or not it’s the big issue that’s killing her.”
— Pollster Bernie Pinsonat, quoted by the Daily Beast, on Sen. Mary Landrieu’s chances to win Louisina’s U.S. Senate runoff on Saturday.
Limited-time offer
Members get Talking Points analysis, Trending News, the Polling Dashboard, the Trial Balloon podcast, new site features and no ads. Start your free trial
Political Wire is reader-supported. Join for ad-free reading, member posts and new features →
Taegan Goddard
Taegan Goddard is the founder of Political Wire -- which for more than two decades has been one of the nation's most influential political news sites.
More about Taegan Goddard →
?Political Trivia
Eight moments in political history. Put them on a timeline.
Play →
Five senators. Three bills. Can you guess how they all voted?
Play →
Nine Justices. One case. How did they rule?
Play →
Do you have your finger on the pulse of America?
Play →
Four questions a day.
Play →
A new game every day.