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 DANIEL HENNINGER 
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Voters Now a Rampaging Herd

Get ready for a permanent tea party as voters seek leaders

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(Newser) – In the GOP upsets in Virginia and New Jersey, Daniel Henninger doesn't just see Obama backlash, he sees a voter rebellion from both parties, with independent Americans behaving like stampeding cattle. That independents would within one year swing from Obama enthusiasts to backing decent-to-weak Republicans in Virginia and New Jersey is “simply astonishing,” writes the Wall Street Journal opinion editor. “The American voter is absolutely, totally, unremittingly disgusted with both political parties.”

The stampeding bulls veered left last year and right this year. “They will keep running—crushing incumbents, candidates and political models of the left and right—until they find a person or party capable of leadership.” This isn’t normal for a president to be in so much trouble after 10 months, but after watching the economy crumble last year, voters are restless. Expect volatile elections to be the new norm.

Republican Chris Christie addresses his supporters after beating incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine to become the 55th governor of New Jersey, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Parsippany, New Jersey.
Republican Chris Christie addresses his supporters after beating incumbent Gov. Jon Corzine to become the 55th governor of New Jersey, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Parsippany, New Jersey.   (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie addresses a gathering at a campaign stop Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Tinton Falls, N.J. Christie will face Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Independent candidate Chris Daggett in Tuesday's election.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie addresses a gathering at a campaign stop Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in Tinton Falls, N.J. Christie will face Gov. Jon S. Corzine and Independent candidate...   (AP Photo/Mel Evans)
A supporter of Republican Chris Christie holds up a sign while awaiting the arrival of the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Parsippany, New Jersey.
A supporter of Republican Chris Christie holds up a sign while awaiting the arrival of the Republican candidate for governor of New Jersey, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009 in Parsippany, New Jersey.   (AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams)
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Doctor_Zaius
Nov 5, 09 8:46 AM CST
Both New Jersey and Virginia have voted in a governor against the incumbent Presidents party in the last 8 election cycles in Virginia and the last 6 in New Jersey. Look it up. This is not a new phenomenon just because some talking heads on the TV machine want to make it one. Reply
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jamerican
Nov 5, 09 8:49 AM CST
There are far too many spin idiot dems on this website and we as voters don't buy into your bull shit. There is a revolution going on with voters and both parties are full of sold out whore politicians.
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Circusdog
Nov 5, 09 8:50 AM CST
There you go using common sense again!
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Doctor_Zaius
Nov 5, 09 8:58 AM CST
So please explain to me what was factually wrong about what I posted O' genius Jamerican?
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tomodachi
Nov 5, 09 9:34 AM CST
@jamerican:""There are far too many spin idiot dems on this website"" I think you might be confusing sane people with idiots. ""There is a revolution going on with voters and both parties are full of sold out whore politicians."" I agree... somewhat. If I had my way, the 2 party system would be flushed in a heartbeat... and all existing republican and democrat congress members would be banned from holding a public office. Realistically though... it's my prayer that every sane registered R or D voter immediately change their affiliation to something other than R or D. What kind of a message would THAT send to the party whores? Please do so today... and convince everyone you can to do the same..
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