Wins and losses

The Dems came tantalizingly close to an historic upset in Ohio, last night.   In a gerrymandered district which has reliably elected republicans since the mid 80s, Danny O'Connor trails in a race that is still too close to call.  but unless the absentee and provisional ballots break heavily in his direction, the republican will likely win, setting up a rematch in less than 3 months.  The Green Party ran a candidate who siphoned off more votes than the difference between the major party candidates and in effect cost the Democrat the election.  Having seen a similar dynamic play out in my own congressional district, I can only hope the GOP's feckless performance encourages the far right to start their version of the Greens.  That would level the playing field.  The Tea |Party needs to get more aggressive!