So the Republicans lost another house seat... To a conservative Democrat. Blue Dog Democrats moderate the heated passions of their colleagues to the left, which is a good thing. And their ranks are increasing, which is good news for conservatives who pine for a real choice at the voting booth.
The truth is, very liberal politicians only get elected in safe seats (think progressive urban enclaves like Seattle, LA, or San Francisco; or liberal meccas like Boulder or Vermont). Out in the sticks, Democrats come in the more moderate variety, where they must garner votes from Obama's gun totin,' Bible thumpin' hicks. These Democrats, not the Republicans, are the congressmen and senators that keep Speaker Pelosi and her radical friends from tipping it all over.
Jim Wooten sums it up nicely in the Atlanta Journal Constitution:
Childers won 51-49 in a district Republicans have held since 1994. He won the way Democrats win statewide in the South: As a pro-life conservative who appeals on gun rights and social issues. Republican may be a tarnished brand this election cycle but in the South at least, Conservative is not. The message for the general election: Think Right, Move Right.
This may be bad news for the GOP, but it's good news for conservatives, and good news for America.
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