Among Democrats, a Conflicting Consensus on Massachusetts
Published on
January 20, 2010
By Chuck Raasch | USA Today
Massachusetts delivered more than the proverbial shot across the bow Tuesday in electing its first Republican senator in more than 30 years.
Scott Brown's victory was more like a torpedo into the side of the Democrat majority in Washington.
How President Obama responds in the coming days, especially in a highly anticipated State of the Union address next week, will determine the long-term direction and shape of his presidency.