Proud to be Montanan
I've been waiting all day to write this post. It's official. Democrat Jon Tester is the newest Senator-elect from Montana.
Don't get me wrong. I'm happier that the Dems took back control of the House (and now the Senate, once the Republicans stop complaining in Virginia), but it's a grand day in Montana when we have 2 Democratic Senators and a Democratic Governor. Our Representative is still a Republican, but we'll work on that for next time.
This shift in Montana is representative of a larger national change, as traditional fiscal, small government conservatives are suddenly realizing their party has been hijacked by the religious right. This election is not quite a Liberal victory; it is a victory for moderate voices in government. Jon Tester is certainly no great Liberal, nor are many of the new Democrats entering the House.
The Democratic Party is capturing a wide base, which will make it hard to put forward a single agenda. I can't imagine Gay Rights making it on the list, for example. It'll be an interesting couple of years.
I was hoping Rumsfeld would be dragged in front of some Congressional committees, but it looks like he's doing everyone a favor by jumping on the grenade. As much as I dislike Bush, I hope the Democrats don't make the mistake of trying, or even talking about impeaching Bush. That would be one of the worst mistakes they could make.
Posted by Peter
Don't get me wrong. I'm happier that the Dems took back control of the House (and now the Senate, once the Republicans stop complaining in Virginia), but it's a grand day in Montana when we have 2 Democratic Senators and a Democratic Governor. Our Representative is still a Republican, but we'll work on that for next time.
This shift in Montana is representative of a larger national change, as traditional fiscal, small government conservatives are suddenly realizing their party has been hijacked by the religious right. This election is not quite a Liberal victory; it is a victory for moderate voices in government. Jon Tester is certainly no great Liberal, nor are many of the new Democrats entering the House.
The Democratic Party is capturing a wide base, which will make it hard to put forward a single agenda. I can't imagine Gay Rights making it on the list, for example. It'll be an interesting couple of years.
I was hoping Rumsfeld would be dragged in front of some Congressional committees, but it looks like he's doing everyone a favor by jumping on the grenade. As much as I dislike Bush, I hope the Democrats don't make the mistake of trying, or even talking about impeaching Bush. That would be one of the worst mistakes they could make.
Posted by Peter
posted by PWN at 10:14 AM
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