So it looks like the struggle to flip the Wisconsin Senate is over. Barring actual malfeasance as opposed to alleged malfeasance up in Waukesha County, the Dems will come up one seat short. They managed to flip two of the three they needed, but couldn't quite close the deal.
I imagine tomorrow this will be seen as a 66% victory, ousting GOP state senators from GOP leaning districts. And it will be right to see it that way.
Hooray.
Of course, it's also right to see ACA, last December's budget deal and this summer's debt ceiling deal as 66% victories, too. Democrats got a lot done, despite a hostile environment.
Except Wisconsin is an example of people power and progressive values and Obama is a sellout.
Just keep that straight when you're assessing progressive victories.
Not quite getting what we wanted in Wisconsin: Valiant effort.
Not quite getting what we wanted in Washington: Sell out.
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