Amy Walter

It means that the honeymoon is over... And the democrats better shape up!!

Democrat Bill Owens defeated conservative Republican Doug Hoffman in a hotly contested race for Congress in New York's 23rd congressional district. For the first time since the Civil War, the seat will be held by a Democrat. The historic win is being called a major defeat for conservative activists.

The tables turn slowly, but they do turn. The Republican Party was once The Party of Lincoln, a unifier who fought for equal rights and the abolition of slavery. Today it is the Democratic Party, the political party that long defended slavery in both the North and the South, that has taken on the fight for justice and equality.

Still, after we either shout a cheer or lick our wounds, we would all benefit from listening to the words of the newly elected Congressman:... Read More

"The challenges that we face are not Democratic or Republican. They are not liberal or conservative. They're challenges that Americans face and that we will overcome with American resolve."

Thanks for sharing. I love watching you.

You had me at "FEC reports".

Good one. Thanks especially for the link to Margaret Chase Smith's speech.

Really enjoyed this article.

Amy, stop trying so hard. Relax. The hard-press press, so-to-speak, isn't your style! Get back into your own realm and this will all go much better!