Posted by Redmond
While Virgina and New Jersey have been minor disappointments, but in no means a referendum, the litmus test of a race in New York's 23rd Congressional District has ended with a kick in the teabags. NBC News reports Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman has conceded to Democrat Bill Owens.
For those of you just tuning in, Hoffman broke from the GOP and essentially created joined what is now a teabag party [Edit: Thanks, QT!] which garnered him the endorsement of Sarah Palin, Glenn Beck and other assorted nuts. But just last week, the actual Republican candidate Dierdre Scozzafava dropped out of the race after falling in the polls only to turn around and endorse the Democratic candidate. Moderate Republicans apparently responded by voting for their mortal enemy instead of a mixed bag of WTF? with Miss Alaska's Seal of Approval on it.
So two things:
1. I only hope this object lesson in party division isn't lost on the Left.
And,
2. Keep going, Republicans, you're doing great!
Adding... GODDAMMIT, MAINE!