The leftists are scared. O'Donnell was nominated by the people, by the peasants. This angers and frightens the left. The concept of the little people choosing a representative goes against EVERYTHING the left stands for. What if O'Donnell is elected? Will she take her bribes and do as the plutocracy tells her? Or will she cause trouble? She isn't pre-screened to "play ball." She could expose the whole thing.