Wednesday, May 17, 2006

The coming tidal wave (major tremors are being reported

Anyone know how to throw a Political Tsunami party?

Attytood: The coming tidal wave:

"If there really is such a thing as a 'Starbucks Republican' (aside from Rick Santorum), he (or she) lives in Chester County, Pa. The western exurban fringe of the Philadelphia area, it is a woody sprawl of bland subdivisions, gleaming office parks, and Ruby Tuesday's hamburger joints.

Overwhelmingly white and upscale, Chester County has voted for Bush even as Pennsylvania has become a 'blue state' and Philly's other suburbs went Democratic. (In fact, the last GOP presidential candidate it shunned was Barry Goldwater in 1964.) Voters in Chester County normally care about three issues: Lowering taxes, reducing taxes, and preventing higher taxes.

That's why anyone seeking a Democratic tidal wave in 2006 need look no further. There was only one major special election in Pa. last night -- thus pitting a Republican against a Democrat -- and it was in Chester County. Check out what happened:"

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