Be afraid, Nick. Be very afraid.

democrats lately (from Queen Hillary on down) have had an air of entitlement about them as in: This is the year democrats can't lose.

Their arrogance is only surpassed by their stupidity. They have done everything they can since taking power in Congress in 2006 to alienate the average voter in America by bashing the troops, the U.S., our economy, our values, etc. They've pandered to the fringe left crazies every chance they got. And voters aren't being fooled by their election year attempts to swing back toward the center (e.g. Nick Lampson & Hillary Clinton).

That's why dems across America woke up this morning with a headache that will likely reach migraine proportions by November 2008. Why? GOP keeps 2 vacant congressional seats in Ohio, Virginia

Now, Ohio and Virginia are a long way from CD22. But the similarities of these elections -- and the results -- mirror our hometown district currently represented by a foreigner from Beaumont as well as serve as a bellweather for 2008.

Republicans maintained control of both congressional seats that were up for grabs in special elections Tuesday in Ohio and Virginia, disappointing democrats who had hoped to extend their gains in the House.

democrats, who won control of the House last year 233-202, had hoped to benefit from the low turnout typical of special
elections.

Like CD22, both of these seats are considered "safe" Republican. As you know, Slick Nick, won in 2006 precisely because there was no Republican name on the ballot and the confusion created by having to vote in both a special election as well as write (dial) in Shelley Sekula-Gibbs. That won't happen this year. A well-qualified Republican name, with a big fat (R) next to it, will be on the ballot this year.

Despite having the liberal media on their side, the democrats are in trouble in 2008 and they know it. "Billary" on the ticket will mobilize and bring grassroots Republicans out like never before. (Does anyone really think the Clintonista's aren't going to secure the dem nomination?). With her leading the ticket, dems will likely not only lose the Presidency, but both Houses again as well.

Then Bill really will feel Hillary's pain.

P.S. Chris at Outside Report filed a similar report this morning.