Let’s flip the Senate, too
There are 18 Democratic Senate seats up in 2010. Conservatives need 11 to get a clear majority although filibuster proof can’t happen until 2012. However, a majority plus Blue Dogs should be just as good, especially if the Blue Dogs see the House flip.
The Democrats are committing suicide. Unfortunately, it’s a murder-suicide because they’re trying to take the whole country with them.
In order to do this, the conservatives have got to find a leader who pulls a Gingrich by offering a clear path away from socialist damnation. A Contract With America II. Note I say conservatives and not Republican. But a Tea Party candidate, Modern Whig or some other minor party personality will have to pull the Republicans along, too. But the opportunity is there for a third party because the Republican leadership is so not there.
I have been saying for a long time that I would happily trade control of both House and Senate for a substantial health care reform bill. I really wish my side had the guts to do what they were elected to do instead of worrying so much about reelection.
So – hey – bring it. It may be suicide – but perhaps suicide with an important legacy.
— hippieprof
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