GOP Win in Massachusetts is in Best Interests of the Nation

While some might argue that the Democrats losing their filibuster-proof majority is a bad thing, they are sorely mistaken and are speaking in the interests of the liberal side of the nation. On the other hand, those aligned with the GOP may be ranting on how there is a chance to take power back. Once again, those views are misguided.

Our nation says it is a democracy, but with two political groups vying for power, it too often turns into us versus them. When the “liberal lion of the Senate” passed away in 2009, it saddened all involved. However, the loss of this important figure needs to be reevaluated. In all honesty, taking away the ability to run bills through Congress without the filibuster threat could and should make the US better off.

Forcing reconciliation and cooperation between the two warring factions will create laws and regulations that will be moderated and have influence from both ends of the spectrum.

Insuring the millions without health care, immigration, and both the national debt and national deficit are among the issues facing the nation which are better off with a more communicative legislative body.

CNN’s John King went to Massachusetts and found several voters who were all fed up with Obama’s message of “change.” One even remarked that they did not like that Obama had started to blend in with the old crowd of Washington politics, so this gave them questions over his ability to fulfill his campaign promises.

Looking for others who shared my opinions on blogs or forums, I found others who feel that this might be a step in the right direction for America to rebound after a past decade rife with problems both at home and abroad (the economy, war on terror, etc.).

The last time there was a split Presidency and Congress, the national budget was balanced and the national debt was slowly going down. At the very least, Americans should see a slight turn in a better direction.

Too often, it seems like politicians in this nation care more about winning a seat and collecting favors for themselves than actually helping their constituents. But why should they? Many Americans are ambivalent and care more about who the latest celebrity couple consists of than how their representatives are helping them.

I hope that the “Massachusetts Message” does not just stay there for this special election, but that it picks up steam and becomes a national phenomenon for the midterm elections this November. Other than just voting by party lines, I am going to choose who I think is the most likely to bridge the gap between conservatives and liberals. I’m going to vote for who actually wants to cooperate, not mudsling. I suggest you do the same.