Yup, that'll be the Blanche Lincoln strategy for the primary:
TPMDC spoke with several Democratic senators on Capitol Hill today who said the party will close ranks around Lincoln and that she won't have to worry about rogue endorsements. The Lincoln camp and her supporters will accurately frame the challenge from Halter as "liberal, out-of-state Democrats" and sources familiar with the race said Lincoln will soon roll out high-profile local endorsements to shore up her side. The White House is backing Lincoln and already has done fundraising on her behalf. An Obama aide wouldn't say today if that will continue.
National Democrats were even more frank, saying Halter's challenge will force Lincoln to dip into her massive $5.1 million war chest that she will need in the fall against a Republican foe.
Lincoln has spent the last year kicking the Democratic caucus in the groin, but like abused puppies, they'll stand next to her. Incumbents stick together. But if she thinks having a bunch of unpopular politicians backing her is somehow helpful, then by all means, Blanche, punch the hippies and kiss Washington D.C. Given her approval ratings in the 20s (the least popular senator in the country!), it's clear Lincoln has lost all ability to connect with her state's voters.
Not to worry, Bill Halter will rescue the Democratic establishment from itself, and help us hold a seat Lincoln is guaranteed to lose.
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