[RIJIMMY]

So, we just elected a republican senator to replace an icon of liberal leadership in a solid Blue state. Although MA is classified as a blue state, independents are the MAJORITY. Independants also decided the presidential election.
I watched the post election forums last night and all I heard from VOTERS was
- stop the health bill
- stop spending money and increasing deficit
- open dialog, debate and transparency
- fed up with Washington

and what have I heard as the Democratic response???
- Martha Coakley led an awful campaign

IMHO, the Dems have a HUGE opportunity here and I bet they blow it. If Obama is such a great leader, nows the time to lead. Polls show most are against the HC bill and given the points I made above, I think he should do the following
- Go on tv and say to the American people - we need to slow down on the bill, the people have spoken and I am going to listen
- begin negotiations using the house and sentate bills - MANDATE - no earmarks, no special state provisions
- use a phased approach, put in the highest priority components of the bill

That would be leadership, that would be change, that would be a "new" washington.
So, what do you think he'll do.........? What do you think the Dems that are up for mid-term election in November will do?