Not Winning the Senate Stings Republicans Most of All

The Wire ^ | November 7, 2012 | Dashiell Bennett

[centurion316]

Among the themes of second-guessing and deep regret that are emerging of rubble of last night's election is the thought that the Senate could be under the control of Republicans right now if weren't for their habit of running supremely unlikable candidates. It was bad enough that Mitt Romney was soundly defeated for the White House, but what hurts even more right now is that Republicans, who at one point had hoped for a sweep of both houses of Congress, actually lost ground in the upper chamber. Depending on your definition of a poachable, that makes as many seven races over the last two election cycles that could have been theirs for the taking.

[Theodore R.]

The insane seem to be a majority or near majority in most states too.

[centurion316]

I certainly agree that we need to change the leadership, probably more easily done in the House.

[cuban leaf]

My goal is not to send a message. My goal is to get rid of McConnel. At almost all costs. Hopefully others who can vote feel the same way about McCain and the rest when their time comes. The R party must be purged to be a viable alternative to the D’s. Sadly, that is the first step, even before focusing on taking back the senate.