Saturday, October 31, 2009

Obama Facing A Political Earthquake

The Democrats and Obama are facing what could turn out to be a political earthquake this next Tuesday as voter go to the polls in VA, PA and NY. The outcome of these three elections could very well mean an end to much of Obama's planned agenda such as Obamacare, card check and cap and trade. Although the demos have a large majorities in both the House and Senate those moderates in the Democratic Party could be swayed by the outcome of these three elections and might run for cover knowing they are up for re-election in 2010. There is some history of this in that the last time the VA and PA governorships were won by the Republicans was in 1993 shortly before the Gingrich revolution in 1994. History at times does repeat itself. We should all watch the returns Tuesday night and do whatever we can before then to help the two republican candidates in VA and PA and the independent candidate in upstate New York .

President Obama, Prepare for a Political Earthquake

The elections on November 3 are shaping up to be a real Paul Revere moment across America.

The latest Rasmussen poll shows Chris Christie, the Republican nominee for Governor in New Jersey, beating the incumbent Democrat John Corzine by 4 points, even with a third party conservative in the race drawing over 10 percent of the vote.

In Virginia, Republican gubernatorial nominee Bob McDonnell is so far ahead of his Democratic rival Creigh Deeds that Democrats have already begun to argue on the front page of The Washington Post who is at fault for blowing that race. Overlooked in all coverage of the race for governor is that conservative Ken Cuccinelli, long a stalwart leader for both taxpayers and social conservatives in Virginia, is heading for an even bigger win for Attorney General. With the Virginia governor constitutionally limited to one term in the state, and the Attorney General’s office an historic launching pad for gubernatorial runs, the developing Cuccinelli landslide has more immediate political significance than it would in other states.

In a three-way special congressional election in the 23rd District in New York, a poll on Tuesday showed the Conservative Party nominee Doug Hoffman beating both the Democratic Party candidate and the liberal Republican in that race, with a 5 point lead, up from a four point lead in poll released on Monday.

Ballot initiatives in two liberal states this November will also have national implications. Liberal Maine is considering a measure that would adopt Colorado’s Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) for that state. The measure would limit state spending growth to the rate of population growth plus inflation. Tax revenues growing faster than that would be rebated back to taxpayers. State officials could seek a referendum to increase taxes beyond the limit if that was thought necessary.
Last fall, Barack Obama beat John McCain in a 17 point landslide in Maine. But a recent poll showed the TABOR tax limit winning by a 14 point margin. The same TABOR tax limit will also be on the ballot in November in liberal Washington state, where Obama also won a 17 point landslide last fall. The latest poll there showed TABOR winning by a 30 point margin, 61% to 31%.

If all these trends hold true on Election Day, the result will be a political earthquake dramatically upsetting the balance of power in Washington. -- If that happens, here's what will come next: Expect moderate Democrats in Congress to bolt off the reservation, running from the ultra-liberal Obama agenda on taxes, the budget, cap-and-trade, card check, even the health care overhaul scheme. Then, Obama’s domination over Congress will crumble and alternative conservative ideas will gain momentum.

What's even more significant about Tuesday's elections is that stage will have been set for an even bigger political earthquake in 2010. Republicans will be in much better shape to recruit good candidates and raise more money. Further adverse results for President Obama’s foreign and domestic policies could produce an even bigger Republican landslide than in 1994.

Conservatives, tea party activists, taxpayers, small businessmen and others need to pay attention to the growing importance of next week’s elections. I urge everyone to get out to vote in these races. Get your like minded friends, relatives and neighbors out to vote as well. Volunteer to help. Maybe you can even provide last minute campaign contributions. Maybe you can engage in fundraising or organize additional volunteers.

This is a real Paul Revere moment. As Brutus said in Shakespeare's "Julius Caesar": "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries."

by Peter Ferrara

12 comments:

LD Jackson said...

It does appear that these elections, and the ones in 2010, are shaping up to be favorable to the Republican Party. I think there is a couple of caveats however. First, the GOP is going to have to put forth solid candidates. Second, those candidates are going to have to follow their election with actions. If they do not, the victory will be short lived.

Anonymous said...

Please please please let the statists lose all three. It's a fitting reward for knowingly repeating many of the same mistakes that led to the Bush administration's unpopularity.

TexasFred said...

IF the GOP puts up REAL, TRUE and Conservative candidates, they can do the trick, but if all we're going to see is RINOs and Dem Lite, we're NO better off..

Hold the GOPs feet to the fire, no more RINOs, look what happened when RINO #1 ran against Obama...

Forgotten Liberty said...

As a Virginia resident, I am truly looking forward to casting my vote for some real conservatives on Tuesday, finally!

Ron Russell said...

RINO's and liberals must face the anger of the American voters and the sooner they are gone the better---no prisoners and no second chances.

Right Truth said...

I truly think the RNC and Republicans in general, learned a lesson from the NY 23 situation. Sarah Palin called it, others followed her lead, and now the Liberal is out and the true Conservative has a chance to win.

Both the RNC and Newt Gingrich, who were initially for the Liberal, quickly changed their tune when they saw how the wind was blowing.

Deborah F. Hamilton
Right Truth
http://www.righttruth.typepad.com

Ron Russell said...

RINO's are on the endangered species list and a vanishing breed. Posting on just this tomorrow.

Teresa said...

In this case, I hope history repeats itself and we kick some Jacka$$es out of congress. The GOP needs to put true conservative candidates out there in 2010 and not compromisers, or Dem Lites and then there popularity will grow.

Ron Russell said...

You've got it right gal. The middle of the road will be a dangerous place to be in the 2010 elections with the Mac Truck of conservatism heading down the highway.

Steve Dennis said...

I am watching these elections closely, I think that they could be a referendum on Obama's presidency. While I didn't think that these elections would amount to much in terms of Obama's agenda you do bring up a good point. If the moderate Democrats see these elections as a shift in the mindset of the American people they very well may decide to vote against Obama. That is a possibility that I hadn't thought of.
It is going to be interesting to watch there races.

Ron Russell said...

Often politicians don't listen, but they do pay attention to elections and this one is being closely watched.

The Right Look said...

I am going to be glued to Fox on Tuesday when I get home from work!

I've seen in a few comments the stuff about the RINO's.

I ask those who talk of the solid GOP candidates to name a few.

I have a few in mind. Just wondering who everyone who hangs around here is actually thinking about.

I would like to check them out and see if getting behind them can make something happen.

-j-
The Right Look