...and Victories (see Bonus)
Casualties
1. Tea Party
Tea Party candidates cost the GOP control of the Senate by throwing away four otherwise winnable seats: Colorado, Connecticut Delaware and Nevada. Now in 2012, Tea Party Republicanism looks likely to enlarge the Democratic margin even further.
2. Gov. Rick Scott:
In the wake of his illegal effort to purge thousands of names from Florida’s voter rolls, including many lawful voters, Florida Gov. Rick Scott’s (R) approval rating fell to 31 percent. Fully 50 percent of Florida voters disapprove of his purge.
3. Allen West
One and done. Ugly 'till the end. Don't let the door hit ya'!
4. John Sununu:
Exit polls: Obama increased support among black voters in Va., Obama strategy worked in Va., other key states
5. North Carolina
Election night is always better when your dressed in
Blue.
6. Mia (no)Love
From RNC convention's
"Next Star" to didn't get far in 3 months. Ouch!
Bonus:
Victories
1. Elizabeth Warren
2. Chris Cristie
“It’s been very good working with the president,”
Christie said on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe.” “He and his administration have been coordinating with us. It’s been wonderful.”
3. Sonia Sotomayor:
President Obama remains on track to receive more than
70% of Latino votes and perhaps win a record-high share, according to the final weekly tracking poll by the Latino Decisions polling firm.
4. Sandra Flucke
As the results came in it was clear from relatively early on that while the Latino vote came out solidly for Obama, it was women, particularly
single women, who made themselves most decisively heard.