Obama's defense of Islamic center has left many Dem. candidates & strategists concerned about the impact this might have on their midterm campaigns.

From The Washington Post:

Obama's defense of a proposed Islamic center has left many Democratic candidates & strategists concerned about the impact the issue might have on their midterm election campaigns.

"How can this possibly be helpful when feelings are still so raw on the issue?" asked a senior Democratic political operative who is working on multiple congressional races. "It's best to say nothing and let the process and appeals unfold." Added another seasoned Democratic consultant: Obama "is right on substance but wrong on politics, and right now we need to focus on politics."