Jennifer S. Horn-Palin said it, yesterday, far better than I can:
In the special congressional election in New York's 23rd District, the liberal Republican dropped out last week, leaving the Democrat to face a Conservative Party challenger backed by Sarah Palin and other notable conservatives. It sends a powerful message: Those who believe that 2010 will be a typical mid-term election year in which the minority party sweeps to victory are sadly disconnected from the voters.
Congratulations, Democrat and Congressman-Elect Bill Owens, of NY's 23rd district, which hasn't had a Democrat representing it for over 100 years.