Mid-Term Elections 2010

As a conservative, I feel pretty good today. The Republicans won big across the country last night in Obama’s first mid-term election. And if this doesn’t send the message that people are fed up with his radical idea of “change”, then he’s more clueless than I thought.

For the past couple of years, people in this country have been voicing their opposition to Obama’s radical visions of healthcare reform, cap & trade and wasteful stimulus packages. But did he listen? Hell, no. And, as a result, he paid the price last night by watching the Republicans take back the majority of the House of Representatives. The GOP also gained seats in the Senate, but the Democrats still retain a narrow majority (for now).

Although Sarah Palin and the TEA Party movement were vilified by the Left in this country, it didn’t really seem to matter to voters. Candidates endorsed by Palin and the TEA Party did remarkably well. Rand Paul, the TEA Party poster boy, won big in Kentucky. And despite a personal smear campaign by the Democrats against Nikki Haley in South Carolina, she prevailed and became the state's next Governor.

And how can you not love the success story of Florida's Marco Rubio? Rubio's victory speech was touching and inspirational. Born of Cuban exiles, Rubio is proof that America is indeed the land of opportunity. Don't be surprised to see this guy run for President one day.

Last year, I remember seeing Nancy Pelosi’s gloating face as she announced the passage of the healthcare bill. She rubbed a bill in our face that most of the Congress hadn’t even read! It made me sick. But Nancy doesn’t seem to be gloating today. In fact, she seems to be in hiding. And there’s probably a good reason for it. It gives me great pleasure to say this: As a result of last night’s Republican victories, Madame Nancy is no longer Speaker of the House. That felt so good, I’m going to say it again: Nancy Pelosi is no longer Speaker of the House! Don’t let the door hit you in the ass, Princess!

So, before the smoke has even cleared, we’re starting to hear the same ol’ political rhetoric. Democrats (including Obama) are now saying how they look forward to working with the Republicans. Aww, bullshit! That’s what you told us two years ago. Then you proceeded to push your liberal agenda with no attempt of “reaching across the aisle”. Please try to understand why I think you’re being less than truthful.

(On a local level, I’m a little disappointed that we’re still stuck with Martin O’Malley for four more years. Although, I really didn’t think Bob Erhlich had much of a chance in a heavy blue state, I was holding onto that little bit of hope.)

Overall, the people of this country have made a statement. They’re tired of the radical change that the Obama administration has been pushing over the past two years. Obama's twisted vision of "hope" has been exposed and people aren't buying it.  Do I personally think Obama will acknowledge this and move a little more to the center? No way. He is a narcissist and his ego will have no parts of a compromise.

So, over the next two years, expect a lot of bickering among the members of Congress. And this will only be exacerbated by the predictable incendiary remarks by Obama from time to time.

Get ready for a wild ride!

KW