Scott Brown--Before and after in New England

Joan Vennochi:

There’s a new way of measuring politics. Before Scott Brown and After Scott Brown.

Massachusetts was the epicenter of a massive political earthquake - the election of a Republican to the US Senate seat held by Ted Kennedy, an iconic Democrat. As the national drama unfolds, the locals are still trying to wrap their heads around the shocking fallout.

“I think it’s unclear to Democrats whether the Scott Brown victory represents a tsunami or an anomaly, ’’ said Philip Johnston, former chairman of the Massachusetts Democratic State Committee. “But every Democrat should err on the side of caution and assume there is some serious volatility among the electorate.’’

Before Scott Brown, Democrats were flying high. After Scott Brown, political life seems less secure, even with a friend in the White House.

Before Scott Brown, there was Camelot. After Scott Brown, Rush Limbaugh chortles about “Camelnot.’’

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She gives several before and after shots that add up to Democrat angst in the coming elections. There are a couple of House seats the GOP could pick up in Massachusetts and they may win some statewide races including the Governor's and AG's races.

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