The People's Seat

There IS hope for the future of our country!  Tuesday, on behalf of all America, the people of Massachusetts spoke LOUD AND CLEAR and sent a strong message to the President and Congress.  In the senatorial election to replace the late Ted Kennedy, a Democratic reign came to an end.  For the first time in 38 years a Republican won a seat in the US Senate.  A relatively unknown Scott Brown swept up the Independent vote, overwhelming the state's 30% registered Democrats to beat Democratic candidate, Martha Coakley.  What was the message that led to this shocking turn of events?

Scott Brown eloquently voiced the deep concerns of millions of Americans that they have been arrogantly ignored by the President and the Congress since the election of 2008.  He clearly stated that members of Congress WORK FOR THE PEOPLE; that their election to office does not give them the right to ignore the people's will.  His response to a question posed to him during the senatorial debate by moderator, David Gergen, was one for the history books.  It was this response that catapulted him into the national spotlight and swept him into office.  In his question, Gergen referred to the Senate seat as "TEDDY KENNEDY'S SEAT".  Mr. Brown's answer was one for the ages.  He said, "WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, IT'S NOT THE KENNEDYS' SEAT, AND IT'S NOT THE DEMOCRATS' SEAT.  IT'S THE PEOPLE'S SEAT." (View the video below)

During the campaign Brown clearly stated he would be the 41st vote against the Healthcare bill.  He became the mouthpiece for millions of disenfranchised Americans who feel that Congress does not care what we, as Americans, want.  Mr. Brown defined his belief in States' Rights and a reduced role for the Federal Government.  He, further, stated he believed our tax revenue should be used TO ARM OUR MILITARY TO DEFEAT TERRORISM AND NOT TO FUND LAWYERS TO DEFEND TERRORISTS, referring to the Obama administration's decision to try 9/11 terrorists in civil rather than military courts.  He voiced his intention to provide our military with whatever they need to win the War on Terror, and he promised to end Washington's unbridled spending spree that threatens the very survival of this country.  His entire campaign gave voice to the issues that have been concerning and enraging the American people.

Until now, the President and the Democrats in Congress have arrogantly ignored the unprecedented concerns of the American people, continuing to enact their own agenda.  Despite the stunning losses of the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races they insisted they were not a referendum on their policies.  THIS EVENT THEY COULD NOT DENY!  It sent the Democrats in Washington scurrying for the hills, putting as much distance as possible between them, Healthcare reform and other policies.

The sleeping giant has awakened.  Often quiet and apathetic, the American people have been brought to life, and their voices have finally been heard in Washington.  When the November elections arrive, we can do the same as Massachusetts and send the members of Congress that have failed to represent us packing.  WE HAVE BEGUN TO TAKE OUR COUNTRY BACK!