What the Elections Told Us

The 2010 elections brought massive turnover in the House of Representatives, and to a lesser degree, in the Senate and states. Clearly, there's a message here, but what is it?

Some would say it's normal - that off-year election turnover is the expected pattern. True enough, but this was the largest such turnover in 62 years, so something bigger was at play.

Some would say people are frustrated by the economy. The truth is, they were frustrated by the policies which led to the downturn (such as socialistic housing rules), and the failed bailouts which mortgaged our future and made things worse.

The administration suggests that this was a "communications problem", implying the American people don't get it. Huh?

To me, the answer is the exact opposite. Americans do get it, and they don't like it. 32 Democrats who voted for Obamacare were fired, and that should be as clear as it gets.

Most Americans desire a government which protects the American experience, provides opportunity, encourages the strong to do better, assists the weak, and manages our resources wisely. The constitution defines us as a people, and should be more repected as the underlying foundation of our government.

Every time the elected stray from these precepts, turnover will occur to the degree necessary to right things.