I kind of like the fact that the traditional media is pushing its nonsense that both Democrats and republicans were winners in last Tuesday's elections. Frankly, after the debacles in '09 and '10, it wasn't just a good night for Liberals, it was a stellar night.
For the Dems:
- Total ass kicking in Ohio on SB5--collective bargaining rights for public workers upheld.
- Personhood amendment in Mississippi (pissed off that they're nanobot to the left of Oklahoma) is also crushed.
- Easily hold the state Senate in Iowa.
- Gain a state legislature seat in New Jersey.
- Election day registration restored in Maine.
- Hold Kentucky governor's office with ease.
- State Rep. Paul Scott (republican) becomes the first Michigan legislator recalled since 1983.
For the gop:
- Win share of Virginia Senate--quite a comedown when the republicans are happy with a Senate split in a state that was very recently solid red.
- Hold onto governorship in Mississippi. In other news, moon still revolving around earth.
- Won some goofy referendum on Obama's health reform mandate--which Ohio voters will change their minds about once it's properly explained to them.
While I don't think the elections of 2012 will be anything like the wave elections of 2006, the traditional media did not foresee the Democratic gains then, and I think they're going to be just as prescient in 2012. The gop overreached, and there's bound to be some blowback (as well as some Dems reluctantly coming home--the alternative is a bit more scary than frustration should allow).
The longer republicans believe they're invincible, the better for us.
Peace.
emaycee
No comments:
Post a Comment