Progressives have been sent a message

No more socializing!

The country is tired of big spending, big programs, redistribution, unemployment, taxes, and over-reach in general.

It's too bad Hoffman didn't win, but the other two elections, with McDonnell and Christie winning, and Hoffman's good showing, send a clear message -- the resistance has just begun. The country is fired up and the independent movement is growing.

We'll see how the Republican Party reacts. Republicans have a chance to become the limited government party, but, first, the moderates have to get on board. It's good to see libertarian influence having an effect, but if the party splits down a statist/limited government line, there could be a big battle ahead, and if the big money goes toward the statist-leaners, there will support for a third party -- even if a third party doesn't have a chance. People are not in the mood to be sold out again.

However, the real question is -- how will Democrats act? Will the Democrats unite under progressivism, or will they split, too? It's going to be interesting.