Didn’t They See The Movie???

In a memo today to his fellow Democrats, DCCC Chairman Steve Israel says, “DCCC recruitment is ahead of schedule, outpacing our banner success of the 2012 cycle. We are successfully recruiting problem-solving Democrats who fit their districts and can win next year.”

This, after Israel bragged how he was showing Democrat recruits the film “300” in an attempt to get them jazzed about running.

Then there’s reality.

Perhaps the film “Left Behind” is a more fitting metaphor for Israel’s current state of affairs.The Democrats, in fact, have seen a series of high-profile recruitment fails that have been pretty embarrassing. It’s no wonder Israel is trying to ease the members who elected him this morning – just last night Israel had his latest flop in Minnesota.

A look at the DCCC’s disastrous recruitment record:

FAIL: MN-02: Just yesterday, one of Israel most prized recruits, Sona Mehring announced she was dropping out of her race – only three week into her run. The DCCC touted Mehring in a recent YouTube video that Israel cites in today memo.

FAIL: IA-03: Earlier this month, the much-touted Mike Sherzan dropped out of his race.

FAIL: IA-03: Just two weeks after Sherzan opted out, the Democrats second choice in this district –former State Sen. Staci Appel – did the same thing.

FAIL: CA-21: Last cycle Democrats attempted unsuccessfully to recruit Michael Rubio in CA-21. They tried again this time and instead Rubio opted for a lobbying gig with Chevron.

FAIL: CA-21: After Rubio opted out, Democrats looked to Leticia Perez – who went for a state Senate bid instead, leaving them with no viable candidate in one of their top targets.

FAIL: CA-31: Another real problem for Democrats: Last cycle, they recruited Pete Aguilar here – who went on to loss his primary. Well, what do you know – former Congressman Joe Baca has announced he’s challenging Aguilar in the Democrats No. 1 national target – a major headache for the DCCC.

With Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi campaigning as the Democrats’ national ticket in 2014, it’s no wonder Democrat recruits are dropping out of races left and right. These Democrat candidates are as fearful of the Obama-Pelosi agenda as American families and seniors are.