November 4th, 2009 • 7:26 amElection 2009: What Will Tim Walz Do Now?
Last night’s GOP blowouts in Virginia and Chris Christie’s win in ultra-blue New Jersey were fueled by independents fleeing the Democratic Party like Democrats were selling nuclear waste, people like Tim Walz will need to rethink things a bit.
If I’m Rep. Walz’s campaign manager, I’m telling him that he can’t vote for Pelosicare in its present form. He simply can’t afford to alienate his district again, especially considering he’s already voted for raising taxes on Southeastern Minnesota’s farmers.
I’m betting that voting in lockstep with Speaker Pelosi on the two pieces of legislation that most adversely affect his constituents will earn him a retirement a year from now.
One thing that came out of this election is the unmistakeable message that kitchen table issues will swing elections in a powerful way. Can Tim Walz play the ostrich on this one?
I wouldn’t bet on it.
In fact, I think this sends a message to Collin Peterson, too. He’s voted for Cap and Tax, too. I’d bet that voting in lockstep with Pelosi isn’t the brightest career move at this juncture.
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