ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!
Massachusetts, where it all began, AGAIN!!

1 – Nominate and support average conservatives for Congress. Don’t put your faith in those coming form the Washington culture, whether that be military culture or government or well-connected donors. Look for average people who understand your district.
2 – Every race is winnable with the right candidate. By following #1 above, every race becomes winnable. Sure, some districts are large majority Democrat districts, and those should not be at the top of the list. But I think there’s at least 45 or 50 House races that are going to be open this time around.
3 – Pay attention to the grassroots, the people “on the ground.” Coakley was aloof and restrained in her dealings with people. She was the person who can’t be bothered to shake hands at the parade (she skipped it or maybe just sat in her convertible and waved). Brown was out there talking to the people, and he connected with them. Make sure our Republican candidates have that personal connection, not a country-club detachment.

And of course, here in Texas 17th, we are ready to go for 2010. Our common-sense conservative Rob Curnock is a small business owner, who has been a volunteer in Republican politics for more than 20 years. He is known in the district and is the definition of personable; he connects with voters and shares our values.

When I’m in the mood for a “sit back, relax and sip” I prefer Blanton’s. How’s that one for a good Kentucky Bourbon?

We are tired of earmarks.

We are tired of Leftist policies.

Freedom!

In 2008, they voted for Hope and Change. At that time, Obama represented the idea. After one year, Obama has betrayed those who have believed in his promised change in governance.

To continue this streak of wins (VA, NJ, and now MA), Rs/Cs must cleverly choose candidate that can represent Change and “trust”..

Is the Candidate TRUSTWORTHY OR NOT? DOES HE REPRESENT “CHANGE” AGAINST “ESTABLISHMENT” AND STATUS QUO?

IMHO, these are the questions that all the incumbents and aspiring politicians need to answer.

I’m beginning to believe that “new FACE” will make up for 40% of the success factor. The other 40% is “Anti-Establishment” meme.

The 20% will be X factor – whether the candidate can balance his/her history and viewpoints with the general thoughts and values of the voters. However, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY (fiscal conservatism to many of us) will always be a necessary ingredient.

There used to be a better version of the first one around, but I can’t find it any more. Kwan did a completely different version a few years later in exhibition.

Your Rep in Congress

Rep Chris Van Hollen to tell him what we’re really angry at which is the Democrats and what they want to do.

And of course President Obama. The man is talking about how Scott Brown has been driving in reverse. It’s President Obama who has been driving the country in reverse.

Walter Hanson
Minneapolis, MN

And a most apt parable of politics and overreach.

Massachusetts has a Republican senator! No Democrat is safe in any state up now and I do wonder how many will retire starting tomorrow?

Brown ran an incredible race and he gives hop to New England Republicans to run a Populist Race and we should compete in this region still

Re who’s next:

Please add FL-02 to your list. Democrat Allen Boyd is a leading Blue Dog in what the Cook Political Report just called an R+6 district. He is against abortion, except when he votes in Congress. He has positive ratings from the pro-abortion groups. While he claims to be a fiscal conservative, adding to Democrat numbers simply enables the Dems to wreak their havoc.

Onward and upward!

Fla Mom

What you Drink, however, should be stuff that tastes good. Like Jack Daniels…

We are on the way to an even bigger temper tantrum, especially if Nancy Pe-loser does indeed push Hell-th Care through in the next week.

What will be interesting is to see if any House Dems will commit hara-kiri for her by voting for MAObama’s socialized Hell-th Care.