Run Harry Run

The Senate race in Nevada has shaped up as a central arena for the broader forces at play in the national 2010 midterm elections.

Across the U.S., a wave of public anger is expected to drive large numbers of voters to the polls who are ready to vote Democratic incumbents out of office.

But incumbency carries advantages that Democrats believe will help protect their endangered lawmakers. In many races, those include a Democratic edge in fund-raising and a longstanding get-out-the-vote machine.

Despite low approval ratings in Nevada and nationally, (Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid) brings both advantages to his race against (GOP challenger Sharon) Angle

Mr. Reid showed up to rally the troops, telling them their job was similar to that of a baseball team that might not have the best players, but could win with the best execution.

"You steal bases," he said.

What an apt metaphor. The repubs have the "best players" but the dems can still win. Substitute "elections" for "bases" and you have the democraps game plan...