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Democrat takes Solid GOP House Seat

March 9th, 2008
By PAUL SILVER

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Foster takes seat from GOP
Democrat to succeed Hastert in Republican stronghold

In a stunning upset Saturday that could be a sign of trouble for Republicans this fall, a little-known Democratic physicist won the special election for a far west suburban congressional seat long held by former GOP House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

This helps restore my faith in human nature. It appears that voters are starting to realize that President Bush could not have done so much damage without being enabled by GOP representatives who are more loyal to the party than to the USA. Not only is this a wake-up call to the GOP to promote more moderate candidates but to the Democrats as well. Voters are increasingly likely to notice those who are more part of the problem than the solution.

I hope this is a clarion call to all citizens who want a more rational government to continue to put your money where your hopes are and send money to the candidates and organizations that stand up for change and promoting the American Idea. And by this I mean groups like the moderate Republican Leadership Council as much as the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Common Cause.



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