Scott P. Brown pulled off one of the biggest upsets in political history, defeating Democrat Martha Coakley to succeed Ted Kennedy as the state’s next U.S. senator. In a tweet sent to his Twitter followers upon winning, Brown said, “The people have spoken, thank you!” Click here to read related stories on Boston.com.
The People have spoken, indeed. This sends a loud message to White House and congressional leaders in Washington, for this race was more about their job performance, and the direction they are taking our country, than it was about Scott Brown and Martha Coakley. The message coming from the People in Massachusetts is, “we’re mad as hell, and we’re not going to take it anymore!”
It was a rejection of “politics as usual,” a rejection of “right vs. left” partisanship, irresponsible spending, unprecedented deficits and debt, giving the government control over large portions of our economy and society, drafting and negotiating massive bills behind closed doors, buying the votes of wavering Senators with taxpayer dollars, wining the support of certain special interests with back-room deals and benefits that nobody else will get, and more.
In his victory speech, Brown said:
In every corner of our state, I met with people, looked them in the eye, shook their hand, and asked them for their vote. I didn’t worry about their party affiliation, and they didn’t worry about mine. It was simply shared conviction that brought us all together.
One thing is clear, voters do not want the trillion-dollar health care bill that is being forced on the American people.
This bill is not being debated openly and fairly. It will raise taxes, hurt Medicare, destroy jobs, and run our nation deeper into debt. It is not in the interest of our state or country – we can do better.
When in Washington, I will work in the Senate with Democrats and Republicans to reform health care in an open and honest way. No more closed-door meetings or back room deals by an out of touch party leadership. No more hiding costs, concealing taxes, collaborating with special interests, and leaving more trillions in debt for our children to pay.
In health care, we need to start fresh, work together, and do the job right. Once again, we can do better.
I will work in the Senate to put government back on the side of people who create jobs, and the millions of people who need jobs – and as President John F. Kennedy taught us, that starts with an across the board tax cut for individuals and businesses that will create jobs and stimulate the economy. It’s that simple!…
Raising taxes, taking over our health care, and giving new rights to terrorists is the wrong agenda for our country. What I’ve heard again and again on the campaign trail, is that our political leaders have grown aloof from the people, impatient with dissent, and comfortable in the back room making deals. And we can do better.
They thought you were on board with all of their ambitions. They thought they owned your vote. They thought they couldn’t lose. But tonight, you and you and you have set them straight.
Across this country, we are united by basic convictions that need only to be clearly stated to win a majority. If anyone still doubts that, in the election season just beginning, let them look to Massachusetts.
Fellow citizens, what happened in this election can happen all over America. We are witnesses, you and I, to the truth that ideals, hard work, and strength of heart can overcome any political machine. We ran a campaign never to be forgotten, and led a cause that deserved and received all that we could give it…
I go to Washington as the representative of no faction or interest, answering only to my conscience and to the people. I’ve got a lot to learn in the Senate, but I know who I am and I know who I serve.
That’s the winning message. This is what the People want. Our representatives in Washington better hear it, listen to it, understand it, and change the way they’re operating. We’ll see what they do now…
CONTROL GOVERNMENT. BE FREE AND INDEPENDENT.
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