I try to keep an eye on local media and marvel at their spin on politicians and the flurry of activity and dust trail it usually leaves behind. Now while the article I read is mainly slanted for local state politics, I can envision how this would be played on a larger national stage. In some ways, it already is being played to a larger audience.
John Sununu, who hasn't exactly kept a low profile in the state of New Hampshire since even before the 2008 election, was interviewed by Foster's Daily Democrat. I should preface this by saying that Democrat in Foster's mind means uber conservative. Mr. Sununu believes the GOP will benefit in the next election round from anger.
"There is an energy and a little bit of an anger and an interest among the party and people who have never even been part of the party because they see what is happening in Concord," he said.
Really, Mr. Sununu?
Forgive me for remembering how some former president had a popularity of a whopping 27% when he left office. Forgive me for remembering how many individuals out there took that 'anger' that you speak of and voted against the majority party in such a way that the Republican base was left sitting in the tumbleweeds wondering what the h&$* happened.
On a local front, I only see complaining that is pretty much the norm regardless as to who is in the office. "Our taxes are too high" and "the bridges and roads are horrible" have been around since dirt was new. Governor Lynch (D-NH) has been one of the most popular governors in the state for some time. I will wager that the races for House and Senate will be a bit tougher next time around. Mr. Sununu also promised no infighting next time that was all over the 2008 runs of John Stephen vs Jeb Bradley.
We've seen where the 'anger' has been churned up on a national front. Cue the tapes of health care town halls, political pundits on Fox News making connections from Obama to socialism, Hitler and whatever else can make a Republican cringe.
We should be angry - angry at those not pushing for healthcare fixes. Angry at those churning up the bloated false statements that detrimental to those trying to make changes. Anger at injustice that continues to permeate in American society.