When everyone says the Republicans won a landslide victory in the 2010 Midterm elections and Republicans demand they have the unchallenged support of the American people, I think its time to take a closer look and challenge this claim of support.
If voter turnout in 2010 was 36.4% of eligible voters (the lowest turnout since WWII) and Republican candidates won slightly over 50% of these votes... How does less than 20% of the American population (One of Five Americans) in any way represent a majority mandate to speak for Americans?
Compare the 2010 abysmal turnout with the more than 58% voting in 2012 and over 62% voting in 2008. In these elections, America voted strongly for President Barack Obama. Using Republican logic, President Obama represents the will of Americans by more than a 2:1 margin.
Sure the Republicans won more seats in Congress given the election rules of the game. But when you pair the Republican positions on issues (Ex. Raising the Minimum Wage) with credible polling that shows Republican positions are opposite the American people...why not blast them with polling and explanation of 2010 voter turnout results to discredit and challenge Republican claims they represent the will of Americans.