Demoralized Democrats were left grappling with the notion of a once-obscure GOP insurgent snatching the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s seat in the so-called bluest state, only to possibly seal the demise of the late senator’s health-care dream - and single-handedly knock President Obama’s agenda off course.
What's so incredible about Brown's win is that he didn't do it by being a RINO (Republican In Name Only) -- a Republican who would be not really any different from a Democrat. He ran against Obama's signature issue, healthcare 'reform' -- which was also shared by the former 'Lion of the Democratic Party', Ted Kennedy. Brown declared he would love to be the vote that kills ObamaCare, and won.
If Republicans can win in Massachussetts, the very belly of the Democratic Beast, then they can presumably win anywhere.
I think Brown won not just because Coakley ran a bad campaign, but because of several reasons:
Polls indicate that the more people learn about ObamaCare the more they hate it.
Obama has failed to deliver on his promise of transparency on how ObamaCare is developed. Congressional Democrats are developing the bill behind closed doors -- a stark contrast to Obama's repeated declarations that it should be televised on C-SPAN.
Obama's own personality, his 'coolness' before the cameras is starting to hurt him. He appears detached and aloof. Americans want a fatherlike figure in their president -- fathers can't appear uninterested and detached.
Obama hasn't handled counter-terrorism well -- civilian rights and trials for infamous terrorists is a mistake in the eyes of most Americans. Obama reacted to the Christmas Day UnderBomber four days after the attack was foiled by a Danish traveler who tackled the bomber. Obama's own Homeland Security head Janet Napolitano remarked that 'the system worked.' This president needs to get serious about terrorism.
The economy continues to stagnate -- and all Obama can do is continue to blame the previous administration. Again, not what Americans expect from a sitting president. That may have worked early in the year, but now I believe it's wearing thin with the American people.
If, as some suggest, the Brown win in Massachussetts heralds a November bloodbath for Democrats, that could actually be the best thing that could happen to Obama. Having a supermajority in Congress raised the bar on his already impossibly lofty policy goals. A Republicans resurgence would give him a much needed foil both metaphorically and literally.
This is exactly what happened to Bill Clinton. HillaryCare was shot down, Republicans were swept into Congress and he had to govern from the center, and his administration benefitted, as did the nation.
OBAMA GETS HIS MASS. KICKED!
Glorious, glorious day.
Republican Scott Brown Wins 'The People's Seat' in Massachussetts
Demoralized Democrats were left grappling with the notion of a once-obscure GOP insurgent snatching the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy’s seat in the so-called bluest state, only to possibly seal the demise of the late senator’s health-care dream - and single-handedly knock President Obama’s agenda off course.
What's so incredible about Brown's win is that he didn't do it by being a RINO (Republican In Name Only) -- a Republican who would be not really any different from a Democrat. He ran against Obama's signature issue, healthcare 'reform' -- which was also shared by the former 'Lion of the Democratic Party', Ted Kennedy. Brown declared he would love to be the vote that kills ObamaCare, and won.
If Republicans can win in Massachussetts, the very belly of the Democratic Beast, then they can presumably win anywhere.
I think Brown won not just because Coakley ran a bad campaign, but because of several reasons:
If, as some suggest, the Brown win in Massachussetts heralds a November bloodbath for Democrats, that could actually be the best thing that could happen to Obama. Having a supermajority in Congress raised the bar on his already impossibly lofty policy goals. A Republicans resurgence would give him a much needed foil both metaphorically and literally.
This is exactly what happened to Bill Clinton. HillaryCare was shot down, Republicans were swept into Congress and he had to govern from the center, and his administration benefitted, as did the nation.
-Krogenar