Also, their two big accomplishments--the stimulus bill and the health care bill (assuming it passes)--are mixed bags at best, and most likely liabilities in the swing districts the Dems will have to hold to stay in power.
Mr Huntsman's service as envoy in Beijing until April this year is seen as one of his most significant liabilities, with some staunchly conservative Republicans viewing his work for Mr Obama as a betrayal of the Republican Party.