In the Aftermath of the Massachusetts Senate Results

by: Texas Nate

Wed Jan 20, 2010 at 04:03 PM CST

It's clear we haven't been picking the right candidates. The mood of the electorate is angry and frightened. We desperately need candidates that can address voters' very real concerns head on, not endlessly repeat the talking points coming out of Washington, D.C.

In Texas, we've got John Sharp running for U.S. Senate. And despite the set back last night, Sharp's candidacy represents a very real opportunity for Democrats to pick up a seat in Texas.

Matt Glazer, Phillip Martin and Harold Cook have all made excellent posts re-iterating the obvious: Texas ain't Massachusetts.

Here's another angle on how they differ: in Texas we've got good candidates and I'm not just talking about Bill White.

It's not an anti-Democrat mood that is gripping the country right now, it is an anti-incumbent, anti-Washington, D.C. and anti-insider spirit.

The Republicans have been representing Texas in Washington, D.C. for almost twenty years. Texas voters are tired of the same old, same old and they want someone who will effectively represent their interests in Washington. John Sharp fits that bill.

Disclaimer: I am an advisor to John Sharp.