Republican Resurgence in the North East (?)

Paul LePage of Maine: an excellent executive who is not afraid to talk tough, take on special interests, and tell his constituents the truth.

Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire--Conservative cross over, she took Fiscal Hawk Judd Gregg's eat in 2010.

Scott Brown in Massachusetts--voted against Obamacare, toes the Republican Party line half the time. He is the better candidate, and incumbent, for Massachusetts in 2012, at which point he can earn his first full term in his own right.

What about Connecticut? Joe Lieberman is stepping down. A pro-defense Democrat edged out by Ned Lemont in the 2006, only to recapture his seat in the general election with help from Independents AND Republicans. Lieberman is declining to run in 2012. Christopher Shays, the last Republican House Rep from New England, was forced out in 2008. This may be his chance to get back into Washington, this time around into the US Senate. Linda McMahon, of Tea Party renown, also has plans to run for the Senate.

What about New York? Chuck Schumer may face some stiff opposition if Congressman Peter King decides to run. A committed national conservative, New York state would be well served by his tenure in the US Senate.

What of Maine? Should Republicans support Olympia Snowe, a confirmed moderate who will likely win reelection, or should the Republicans promote a more solidly conservative candidate, yet risk throwing the seat to an entrenched Democrat? All hinges on the clientele running in the primary.

Some Republican hegemony is taking shape in the North East. More Senate seats may flip Republican in the next election. Time will tell if Republicans can capture house seats since House Rep Chris Shays was forced out in 2008.