The recent Miracle in Massachusetts as many Republicans view it, is not really a big change. Yeah, ok, winning Ted Kennedy's seat is big deal and stealing it in a Dark Blue state for Republicans is a really big deal. But what will change? Other than the fact that Democrats lose their "Super Majority" which really was not one to begin with, mainly because they couldn't get anything substantial through with it. Well, not counting the massive spending bills and bloated budgets that get happily signed.
Democrats are offering their Healthcare Plan which is not really a plan but a tax scheme. Republicans do not have a viable alternative except the occasional phrase of Tort Reform, tax cuts, and "we need health care reform, just not this plan." Then there are the talks of fiscal responsibility on one side of their mouths then the spending of trillions on entitlements, stimulus plans, wars, and loans to other countries from money that we get through loans.
Then we look at the fiscal mess on the State level, Maryland for example. If not for federal help, Maryland would have been in California's situation. Years of mis-management and the smoke and mirrors game has led to this financial breakdown. Why is it so hard for these people to understand that spending more than you make just doesn't work? Never has, never will.
Whatever supposed Revival or miracle that occurred in New England, do not count on much changing. Over-bloated budgets and back door deals are still going to happen. Bribes for votes will continue. Business as usual will continue.
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