Blood In The Water, Or Wishful Thinking?

There has been alot of chatter lately by the political talking heads that the Democrats are in a free fall, and the party needs to brace for some devastating losses. Republicans are smelling blood in the water, disaster is imminent. No doubt the Republican win in Massachusetts is still rippling across the nation, carrying with it the impending prophecies of doom. Granted as I've said before, the loss in Massachusetts was a big deal, but whether Mr. Brown can sustain his independent appeal and get re-elected in 2012 is highly questionable. Massachusetts Democrats learned a hard lesson a few weeks ago and I'm sure they won't forget it in 2012. Massachusetts is dark blue, and it was a wave of frustration in Washington that got Brown elected. Once he is brought into step with his Republican masters on one or two vital issues and his epitaph will be written.

Now 2009 is what in popular speak I would call "a teachable moment" mistakes were made and I think learned from, so now it is time to move forward. President Obama has turned up the heat a bit in the State of the Union, his addressing, and fielding questions from the Republican Caucus, and some current speeches, have all tried to set a new tone. He is attempting to spur Democrats to get tough and start acting like the majority party. Mitch McConnell (R) Kentucky and Senate Minority Leader said something last weekend that sums it up in one sentence. He said, and I'm paraphrasing here, look we're the minority we can't do anything, the Democrats have the house, the Senate, and the White House it's not our fault they can't govern. Now it is uncertain if the Democrats will pick up this standard? In all honesty I don't know if they are capable of doing so. Look there is no question the Democratic Party needs to find a spine donor, and quickly. I hope President Obamas tough talk continues.

There are nine months before the mid-term elections, and all the right wing rhetoric predicting disaster doesn't make it so. One thing is certain if the economy remains stagnant, and job losses continue the Democrats will be in trouble. However, alot can happen in nine months, so don't look for the shark fins just yet. Should Democrats go down in November, they should go down swinging. So all you Democrats in Congress should pull your tails from between your legs and try to get something done for the American people that gave you and unprecedented majority in 2008.

P.S. : In case you were somehow confused by the election in Massachusetts WE STILL HAVE THE MAJORITY!