Obama’s endorsement isn’t always the kiss of death

When it became clear that Bennet would cruise to victory in Colorado, Democratic officials in Washington began to brag about how much they helped Bennet. Several reporters were sent a bullet-pointed list of presidential and cabinet secretary visits. This morning, Organizing for America bragged in an e-mail, "OFA turns it on for Bennet!"

The White House needed a perceptual victory. The White House political team now has evidence that Obama isn't an albatross around the neck of endorsed candidates.

But Bennet's team is belly-aching at the White House braggadocio. "This is our moment. They were helpful, but Michael won this one himself," a senior campaign adviser, speaking on the condition of anonymity for fear of alienating the White House, said.   – More -