And it’ll bite you in the rear every time.
The government is once again divided enough to prevent either party from pushing anything through without the approval of the people. We once again have a bulwark against the Legislative branch acting as a rubber stamp for the Executive. We once again have some semblance of balance.
Whether one perceives them as a third party or a fork of the GOP, the Tea Party showed some clout tonight. They proved themselves a force to be respected in Florida, Kentucky, and most shockingly, Wisconsin.
Now we see if they can govern. We might just see a few of those promises about fiscal responsibility kept in the coming weeks and months. Might.
If tonight was any indication, I’m not holding my breath.