Senator from Wal-Mart against EFCA

Arkansas Democrats will remember this story in the next Senate primary.

And if the DLC juggernaut isn't defeated, don't be surprised if the Greens pick up quite a few votes in the general election.

Meet Sen. Blanche Lincoln - a DLCer from Arkansas. She's proving to be the senator from Wal-Mart - the most influential corporation based in her state.

Despite corporatists' claim that Big Business does not take stances on political issues, Wal-Mart has opposed the much-needed Employee Free Choice Act from the get-go. In fact, the retail giant has even intimidated workers who support this bill.

In an apparent cave-in to Wal-Mart's influence, Blanche Lincoln said yesterday at a meeting of the Little Rock Political Animals Club that she will oppose EFCA.

And this is a Democrat?

It's a sad day when more Democrats in the Senate support the Patriot Act than EFCA.

(Source: http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aID=113645)