The Special Election in Massachusetts to fill the Senate seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy that has topped the headlines for days now. Tonight they have declared a successor and it is none other than the republican candidate Scott Brown… Scott Brown who campaigned on being the 41st vote against the healthcare bill has allowed a clear message from the voters of Massachusetts that they do not want healthcare coming from the Federal government.
The devastating truth that there is no longer a filibuster proof Senate isn’t the entire story here. With this surprising upset brings the chilling reality to blue dog democrats across the country of the will of the people and it surely has them terrified. The willingness to vote blindly on items without support from across the aisle may be over. Let’s not forget many of the congressmen and women are going to be running for re-election in 10 months and they do not want to see this happen to them. This election comes at a time when the government has not been listening to the people, but in the wake of this revelation it will become more crucial for them to not only listen to the people, but start making efforts to give them what they want.
As I am writing this there are 84% of the votes counted and Martha Coakley has conceded to Scott Brown for the race. The People have spoken and what a refreshing sound it was. This is one example of the many races yet to come this year. Don’t let your voice be silenced, get out there and vote. In the mean time let’s bask in the accomplishment of Scott Brown, that he may be the beginning of the end for the devastation that was to be our healthcare system in these great United States.