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It appears to be open season on political incumbents, and powerful endorsements from both major parties have so far failed to help three of their primary candidates win. Question: Do you think the results of these elections are anti-Democrat, anti-Republican, anti-incumbent or anti-establishment? Comments (26)
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written by JD, May 20, 2010
Anti-establishment. I hope it continues to November. Enough is enough. Don't care what party. Their record says it all.
anti-bull shit
written by Goober Boy, May 20, 2010
It's all about anti-bull shit. The people have spoken. Two to beam up, Kirk out!
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written by Older, May 20, 2010
It's anti-incumbent, all right -- but it's several years delayed. The mess that was created (like the oil spill) is going to take years to clean up - no matter who our political leaders may be.
Anti--- whatever
written by Tim Palmer, May 20, 2010
Anti-incumbent and anti-establishment.... people are feed up and voting by emotion, which can be good. But if not careful, it can be bad. What we are looking at right now is a lot of fresh faces and no hope of the 2 (or even 3) sides working together for years. I don't agree with keeping the poor excuse for politicians we have now, but I do wish the voters would (or will) take time and think carefully about whom the are electing. There doesn't seem to be a pattern, it's just a get "someone else" attitude. That attitude could get some religious freak or even worse a "Sarah Palin" type in office (i.e: Clueless).
New political landscape
written by DORIS, May 20, 2010
I think it"s all the areas are factors. I think people are fed up with the political agendas of the incubents as well as their in ability to govern with any effect. Too many people in high places are showing the constituents that they really only have their own personal gain at hand. Too many have shown they are liars, sexual miscreants and they truely just don't know how to act or vote on behalf on the people who voted them in. Many are just availiable not qualified.
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written by Marty, May 20, 2010
I think that Washington has become ineffectual due to partisanship, and the voters are responding to its ineffectiveness. I'm not sure that this, the election of the inexperienced candidates, is the answer, but perhaps the message that is being sent by the voters will give pause to our leaders so that they will begin to seek ways to fix what's broken in our government, rather continuing the party hate-fest that is currently taking place.
Spector loss
written by DAVE, May 20, 2010
The Spector race was bound to happen, Senator Spector was part of the problem in Washington flip-flopping on the issues for his own personal gain. Imagine he says he is for small business and he goes into the Nepture Market in Harvey Cedars, NJ and complains about the price of a tin of coffee. Everyone knows this is a summertime business and they charge more to stay afloat over the winter. I couldn't believe a Senator would do that in a public place. Also did his experience make him vote against his constituents on the bailout and healcare issues. He was definitely not in tune with the voters of Pennsylvania.
We will never be happy...
written by Andy, May 20, 2010
Let's cut to the chase...no matter who gets elected, we are in a time of discontent, entitlement, and overindulgence. We want local, state, and national leaders to meet every need. Government is to have a limited control over our lives. Our greatest problem is the current desire to have every need met. The solution is to get back to our Judeo/Christian roots and again take personal responsibility for our lives and our future
Sat in a plane next to a Canadian
written by Andy, May 20, 2010
I flew home to Buffalo NY. Sat next to a man from Canada who talked my ear off complaining about how he had to fly out of Buffalo because super high taxes caused airline fares to be double what they are here. Taxes, taxes, taxes, he went on. I asked him how he liked Gov't sponsored health care. He got a big smile and said he loved it. He made no connection...he didn't get it...neither do we. Go ahead and vote for the person you think will meet every need.
Salesman
written by DAVE, May 20, 2010
I think Rand Paul is an up and coming political figure and I think he is in tune with the voters of Kentucky ( Jim Bunting got a bad rap as he searched for answers and will be sadly missed) We need more people like him to show Washington that we are tired of the Barney Franks, Harry Reids and Nancy Pelosis spending our money like drunking sailors. Why are we paying for the Speaker of the House to have a private jet fly her back and forth. Who is this person and why does she think she is so special to be allowed to spend money foolishly. I hope the people of California send her packing the sooner the better. When you see these three on TV you must wonder how they ever got voted in, they sure know how to put their foot in their mouths and most of what they say don't make economic sense. People get out and vote!
we the people
written by bostonian, May 20, 2010
we the people choose our leaders and we the people are fed up - so - we're making new choices. Scott Brown was the beginning and it's not going to stop. It's going to take over a decade but we can and will do it.
Anti-Obama, Anti-Socialism, Pro-Constitution
written by David, May 20, 2010
I think the voters are taking back the country. Most people do not want Obamacare and all the other socialist ideas on his and Pelosi and Reed's agenda. Congress did not listen at the town meetings.
The Cat and the Bird
written by Andy, May 20, 2010
A cat was hungry but new the bird would fly away if he approached it. So he made a deal with the bird.."I'll give you all the worms you want if you give me a feather". The bird agreed. This went on everyday, until. The bird could not fly away and the cat had a meal. Hmmmm
citizen
written by Paul Perkins, May 20, 2010
My father in-law used to say that "if the united states has a two party system, then the Republican/Democrats are one of them". Americans may be waking up to the fact that the majority of their elected representatives are POLITICIANS, no matter their affiliation. Question is can we replace them with people who really understand the constitution/bill of rights/Unailenable rights and will work to return our country to the principles that made it a great country.
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written by Salvatore Bucca, May 20, 2010
Anti Obama , anti Democrat, anti health care package Dems snuck through. Out, out, out !!!
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written by Doxie Mama, May 20, 2010
Anti-establishment. We the people are sick to death of our elected officials not representing the citizens that elected them. They do what they want for whatever group that can give them the best return regardless of what the majority thinks. I hope this attitude continues and we all vote for what we think is correct not what party the person running for office is affliated with. Remember the Constituition's pre-amble, Officials? It starts with We The People.
Anti-Party, Pro-Representation!
written by WORKING WOMAN, May 20, 2010
It appears that Americans are ready to get back to basics – the Constitution! Stop all the party rhetoric. The laws should apply to “All the People”; the senate, the house, the president, and the everyday citizen. Obviously, too many of the individuals elected have forgotten that they are not there to think for us, but to represent us!!!!
Get rid of them all
written by Cannibal King, May 20, 2010
Both parties have become ineffective over the years. The "Big Tent" approach of the Democrats lumping Union workers with Gay Rights activists and Minority extremist. Doesn't work because they have far to diverse wants and needs. A man can't serve two masters. The Democrats can't make their base happy. The purpose laws with out majority support, just to satisfy a small segment. The Republicans can't get anything done do to the very nature of conservatism. William Buckley said "It's the in very nature of conservatism to resist change". Their base will unify to resist purposed changes of the left but are completely ineffective in making positive changes of their own. Ideally the two parties should be working together for the people with the left identifying a needs of the majority and the right making sure it's fiscally responsible but that doesn't happen anymore.
The results are ........
written by Elvis James, May 20, 2010
The results are not anti anything. They are pro-American, reflecting the original intent of the founding fathers. The real America has been awakened.
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written by Gary, May 20, 2010
Anti-incumbent. We have (and have had) a lot of problems, yet the politicians main concerns seem to be to get reelected and to be extremely partisan (and in the case of the R's, to just be against everything). What happened to the statesmen?
But, it's also emotion - fear, anger, and avoidance and denial of reality by the voters. It could get worse before it gets better. Them the spin the parties try to put on it. Most of us don't care for either political party right now.
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written by MG, May 20, 2010
Anti establishment - our country's only chance is to go libertarian.
Anti-Republican
written by Steve Patterson, May 20, 2010
In the only race that pitted a Republican against a Democrat, the Democrat won. Voters in Kentucky hated the Republican so much that they elected a wacko called Rand Paul against the advice of the most powerful Republican in Washington. Lincoln and Specter are DINOs and without principles, Democratic or otherwise.
Joe Sestak, by the way, is a Democrat, not a Republican.
get the facts right
written by Sheburns, May 20, 2010
Specter didn't lose in a primary to a Republican...at least get the facts right. His oponent in a primary has to be a Democrat since he decidd to run as a Democrat,
That being established, Specter lost because he is old and old school, and he lost to a real Democrat, Joe Sestack. We are still wanting CHANGE, and having Obama isn't enough, will never be enough, he is only a symbol of the change we need. We need new blood in Congress, hopefully with some integrity, hopefully legistlatures who won't cave to the lobbying machinery.
Banana Republic of America
written by GHW, May 20, 2010
What ever the reasons, it's about time. The USA prides itself on being a beacon of democracy but with legislators who can be bought, paid for and influenced by money who can seriously say we live in a democracy. Judges have to excuse themselves if there is even a hint of connection between them and an issue they are deciding for, yet lawmakers can openly obtain money from sectors over which they are legislating.
I strongly recommend that voters cast their vote on the candidate who spends the LEAST (see opensecrets.org to find out who much is being spent. Sure this may mean that some jerk will be elected but after 1-2 cycles perhaps the legislators will get the hint that it's time for real reform: 1) money only from breathing people within a candidate's district can contribute 2) constitutional amendment that corporations have no human rights; 3) candidates cannot know the origin of the funds for their re-elections OR better, publicly financed elections.
ANTI-INCUMBENTS WHO AREN'T IN THE AM. PUBLIC'S BEST INTERESTS
written by Sue Jones, May 20, 2010
If the elected officials don't get their act together, stop taking bribes, and don't
listen to the American Public, they will all be voted out. People are tired of not having jobs - and that's what it takes to pay your bills!!
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National and statewide political leaders watched their powerfully endorsed candidates get a swift kick in the pants Tuesday in two separate primaries. Pennsylvania Republican-turned-Democratic Senator Arlen Specter lost to Republican Joe Sestak -- despite being the chosen one of almost every big-name Democrat. Kentucky Republican Senate fast-tracked-to-win nominee Trey Grayson was unseated before he sat down by Tea Party pick, Rand Paul (son of Texas Republican, Ron Paul). Plus, Arkansas Senator Blanche Lincoln unexpectedly failed to ward off a challenge from the liberal wing of the Democratic Party and will have to face Lt. Governor Bill Halter again in a primary runoff.
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