The National Rifle Association enjoyed two massive wins last night as they successfully ousted two Coloradan state senators in special recall elections, including the president of the Senate. The lasting legacy of this defeat will probably be a steady stream of recall elections all across the country, as Republicans realize that they have a much better chance of winning low turnout recall elections than high turnout general elections. Remember, they terminated California Governor Gray Davis while we failed to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker.
The lesson is that the Republicans don’t have to accept the results of elections and can get a second bite at every apple.
It was a bad night for New York mayor Mike Bloomberg, who not only saw the NRA chalk up giant victories but saw his preferred successor, Christine Quinn, come in third place in the Democratic primary and his nemesis, Bill de Blasio, seemingly crack the 40% mark that will allow him to avoid a runoff. Mr. de Blasio may have to endure a recount before he is free and clear to run as the Democratic nominee.
