Quick hit: Democratic infighting

Very interesting article at Mother Jones about how Paul Hackett, ex-Marine, veteran in Iraq, and Democratic candidate for US Senate, was (or perhaps may have been) drummed out of the race by his fellow Democrats. Watch for some harsh language -- Hackett isn't known for his tactful speech.

As word spread about the intra-party intrigue that helped bring down Hackett, supporters have reacted angrily. “If the Democratic Party continues with these suicidal decisions, we will continue to defeat ourselves,” declared Yolanda Parker, who recently attended a California fundraiser for Hackett. “The only strategy the Republicans need to stay in power is patience. They just need to wait while our party self-implodes through idiotic decisions such as the one to pressure an articulate Iraqi war veteran to pull out of the race.”

[via Drudge Report]