Georgia’s 2nd, 8th and 12th congressional districts are swing districts that can go either way. From Augusta to Bainbridge, six candidates ran as themselves and three candidates won. While some would have recommended twisting and contorting positions on issues, all six candidates put it out there and the electorate spoke.
To my knowledge, I was one of the few people at the Sanford Bishop and Austin Scott victory events—what an interesting night. We should hope that the current political leadership would move America forward and remember Senator Edward Kennedy relationship with the other side; they would debate strongly then have dinner together. When Kennedy beat Mitt Romney in the early 90s, this election night campaign song was the song played during the campaign when people asked him to move away from his principles, Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.” Candidates stand by what they believe and carry themselves accordingly and let the chips fall where they may. Pollsters and bloggers can do what they do but at the end of the day the regular people decide what they want.
I think they want Washington to work together now to address serious concerns with the economy, spending, jobs and national security; it can’t wait for 2012 and functioning in a matter that optimizes presidential possibilities would be reckless. Yet, blogging is fun but it is to politics and policy what Guitar Hero is to music.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA
Tom Petty’s “I Won’t Back Down.”
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Was glad to see you last night at Austin’s, if only for a few minutes. I agree with the premise of your post (as usual). Time to govern, with all citizens in mind.
President Obama needs Rep. Bishop to introduce moderation to more of Bishop’s base. SDB can do it and should be a star and stop chilling while nutty MOCs run their mouths.
Austin Scott caught my friends attention when he stood up alone on his team about that flag—don’t think the White House hasn’t heard about that. It was important that Scott wins to add calmness to the GOP House conference. While he doesn’t agree with President Obama on policy, he will conduct the debate in a manner similar to Senator Isakson. For that reason, he should be concerned about the 2012 Obama wave because my community should say that Austin was one GOPer that we can keep. Of course, I would love to help with that.