The Lesson of Robert Bennett of Utah (Today's electorate is in an anti-incumbent mood)

National Review ^ | 05/12/2010 | Jonah Goldberg

[TomGuy]

tainted by seniority and connections

Therein lies the problem.

Yes, it is nice to have representatives who have seniority and connections.

But too many times, that seniority and those connections lead the politician to self-interest and inside the beltway representation, while forsaking the home folk who sent them there initially.

It has been called Potomac Fever. Regrettably, few seem to be immune, especially after they win a 2nd and more terms.

[TomGuy]

can someone give an update on the Az race?

A couple of days ago, Rasmussen was showing McCain at 47% and Hayworth at 42% (IIRC).

It seems to have tightened considerably, since the last major polling (a month or so ago) had McCain about 20 points ahead of Hayworth. Of course, that right after Hayworth 'officially' announced his run.

[dead]

In D.C., the coin of the realm is “seniority and connections,”

It's kinda funny when these politicians return home to their state and wonder why they can't buy anything there with this currency.

Like we're supposed to be impressed that you sometimes eat lunch with Byron Dorgan and can get some hump like Dick Durbin to sometimes respond to your emails.

[Bigg Red]

You forgot to add Hannity, the cartoon conservative, and BOR, who’s looking out for himself.

[free me]

I agree, though the MSM never frames it that way.

[freespirited]

None of these obituaries for Bennett mention the warm spot in his heart for shamnesty. I really doubt that it endeared him to the folks in Utah.