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Democrats didn’t lose one single seat in Congress
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New York's 23rd Congressional District Democratic candidate Bill Owens celebrates his victory at Democratic headquarters in Plattsburgh, N.Y., Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
To look at the media coverage over the November 3 elections yesterday, there was a clear message that the Republicans were gaining momentum. In fact, the Democrats have a great deal to celebrate. They did not lose a single seat in Congress, a significant sign that the American people in New York and California still have a great deal of faith in President Obama and the Democratic agenda.
Democrat Bill Owens defeated Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman 50% to 45% though the final results were not in at the time of this writing. In California, Democrat John Garamendi defeated Republican David Harmer.
While the Governor races are being viewed as a gauge of Obama’s political influence, it is more accurately a sign of what happens in almost all elections. Whichever political power has the majority, we see an opposite influx during the next cycle; not a sign of confidence in the Republican agenda.
Why should Minnesotans care? A very important reason. Voter turnout was very low in the Governor races allowing for victory in New Jersey and Virgina are very serious issues for our party. The fact that the voter turnout was so low speaks to the apathy that tends to wash over many Democrats after the type of victories we saw that swept Democrats into office in the 2008 elections.
Simply put, when Democrats stay home feeling as though their job is done, Republicans get voted into office. This is about lethargic voter participation not agenda. The American people want serious health care reform which is why there is continued support for Obama. But if the congress fails to do anything that Obama has promised, there will be a mass eviction if current politicians, most of whom are Democrats.
Message to Congress:
Democrats be warned, no matter liberal or conservative, if you continue to bask in your own brilliance at doing nothing and blaming the other guy, you will be looking for a job like 10% of the population. If you work together to push Obama's agenda through, you get to keep your job.
It is no longer about Republican opposition, it is about your ability to set aside your personal agendas to support the Democratic party and your President.
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