You know there’s something weird in the water when …
Democrats you’d think that not even a majority of other Democrats would support are in contention to win a Senate seat, like Al Franken in MN. That race is headed for a recount.
General thoughts on last night’s election
It’s the morning after one of the most painful nights in politics that Republicans have experienced in decades. Many of us are numb, angry, and still in a state of shock – and understandably so, for reasons that have been discussed by many a conservative pundit and blogger. With my congratulations out of the way, here are some general thoughts I’ve had over the last several hours, in no particular order of importance.
Barney Frank: Let’s cut military spending by 25%
What a surprise. In addition to chomping at the bit to find “rich people to tax,” a top liberal Democrat in the House is licking his chops at the idea of trying to cut military spending by 25% during an Obama administration. And with what may be a supermajority in the House and Senate, who would stop him?
Murtha in trouble in PA? (UPDATE: ANOTHER POLL SHOWS RUSSELL UP BY 13)
New polling out of PA suggests that Rep. John “Pork King” Murtha, slanderer of Marines and his fellow Pennsylvanians, may be in trouble: