NRSC Chairman Cornyn Applauds Scott Brown’s Victory

“Nearly one year after President Barack Obama was sworn into office, Massachusetts voters sent a clear message to the nation in favor of fiscal responsibility and checks-and-balances in Washington when they elected Scott Brown to the United States Senate.

“Even in the bluest of blue states, Scott Brown’s message resonated with families, seniors, and small business owners who have rejected President Obama’s massive health care takeover and the Democrats’ out-of-control spending agenda in Washington.

“Senator-elect Scott Brown ran an amazing campaign, and the NRSC was proud to be a part of this incredible effort. This election was won as a result of enthusiastic Republican, Independent, and even Democratic voters who championed Scott Brown’s positive vision over Martha Coakley’s negative attacks and unwavering support for the Democrat establishment.

“As we look forward to the midterm elections this November, Democrats nationwide should be on notice: Americans are ready to hold the party in power accountable for their irresponsible spending and out-of-touch agenda, and they’re ready for real change in Washington.”

U.S. Senate Rejects Pullout From Iraq, But Not Kerry and Kennedy

The Bush Administration was delivered a new victory today after the Senate voted 93-6 to reject a pullout of troops from Iraq.

Among the six who voted for the pullout were our Senators Ted Kennedy and John Kerry.

Democrats accused Republicans of political gamesmanship and sought to curtail floor debate on the proposal. The vote occurred quickly.

Kerry called the vote “fictitious” and promised further debate next week on the issue. He and five other Democrats were in the minority on the vote – Russ Feingold of Wisconsin, Barbara Boxer of California, Robert Byrd of West Virginia, Tom Harkin of Iowa and Edward M. Kennedy of Massachusetts.

Senate Republicans claimed victory with the lopsided tally. “This sent a good message that the United States Senate overwhelmingly opposes a cut-and-run strategy,” said John Cornyn of Texas.

Thanks to Kennedy/Kerry, Massachusetts was the only state to have both its senators vote to cut-and-run.