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To: RetiredNow who wrote (544999)	1/20/2010 9:21:09 AM
From: RetiredNow	Read Replies (7) \| Respond to of 1579785

Hi all, If Scott Brown is capable of winning in the bluest of blue states, it means that he marketed himself as a moderate Republican, which is a rebuke of the far right Tea Party. In fact, from his speeches and his TV ads, we know that is exactly what he did. Could Scott Brown be the center-right candidate that can move the GOP back to the center and thus revive the GOP's national prospects? It's too early to tell, but there's hope yet for the GOP. Either way, I think the American people have spoken loudly to the Dems. They want less dithering on priorities and more accomplishments. This endless health care debate that has resulted in a watered down mess has knee-capped the Dems. If I were the Dems, I'd shitcan health care and go straight to jobs creation through renewable energy and drilling everywhere and I'd steam roll anyone who got in the way of an up or down vote on it. Success breeds success and health care has been a failure. Again, the thing I've always admired about the GOP is that if they set their sights on a goal, then they don't pander to their opponents, they simply sweep them out of their way and they achieve that goal come hell or high water. The Dems have shown that they don't have that same backbone. Instead, they pander to every last constituent with carrots instead of whipping out the big stick and telling them their career is over if they don't fall into line. So now they are getting schooled. Scott Brown is the best thing that could have happened to the Dems. The time for arrogance and complacency is over and now they still have a chance to lead. But will they? I'm still waiting.