Election Aftermath

   Most surprising to me – the margin of victory in California for both Brown and Boxer.

   Most disappointing for me – Harry Reid victory in Nevada. 

   What is even bigger than the numbers in the House – the ten new Republican governors and the state legislatures that turned over to Republican.  This is big and ‘as’ important as the turnover of the House.

   I am ‘not’ disappointed in the way West Virginia turned out.  Manchin will probably be an almost safe vote for the Republicans in the type of legislation I worry about.  At least for two years.  His term is only for two years and he’ll be  up for re-election in 2012. 

   Most satisfying to me – Rubio’s victory in Florida, and in particular his smoking Crist.  I despise Crist.  He is yellow; he was a finger raiser who checked the wind direction.  Rubio is a new breed, one who speaks clearly and stuck to his theme all the way through the campaign.  He is a star on the horizon within the Republican Party.  And, he told the truth in his victory speech.  His warning to Republicans to not misinterpret the result of this election.  Good advice. 

   Second most satisfying result – Harry Reid remaining as Majority Leader in the Senate.  You might wonder why.  He is a sleazy individual, and as such will be front and center for the public to see.  I suspect in 2012 he will be the minority leader. 

   So post last night, the word compromise is flying freely – it surely was not being used prior to last night.  In fact it took President Obama 18 months to invite Senator McConnell to the White House.  But ‘now’ they want to compromise.  Interesting doncha think?

   Going into last night, my predictions were 69 House and 9, perhaps 10 Senate.  There are currently fifteen House seats too close to call – I will settle for half and a final tally of 67 or 68. In the Senate we currently have six. If Murkowski wins she will still caucus with the Republicans, bringing to 7 – Washington and Colorado are still too close to call, but I’d settle for one of those.   Don’t wanna git greedy. 

   It was a good night America.  Thanks to all who exercised their right to vote. 

My Predictions for Election 2010

House – GOP + 69

Senate – GOP + 9 and possibly the magic 10!

As good as any I’d say – regardless how it comes out, I am stoked, I will be up late, and I will be watching some sad faces. 

And, I believe the Tea Party will have restored my faith in democracy!

 

GO VOTE!