Re:"smear message"? (Score 1)

No, not at all. Clearly he lost by large numbers due to the fact that he never had a very strong platform and it was not clearly articulated. The Dems have learned their lesson, and I believe that this Congressional election has been a very clear indication of that. Democratic candidates are doing their level best to show their platforms and contrast them against their GOP rivals. I believe it will pay off in the House. Not so sure about the Senate, but I think they will retake the House. Which really scares me, because regardless of your party affiliation, doesn't "President Pelosi" just give you a chill? If Dems retake the House, Nancy Pelosi will be third in line for the Presidency. Just think about THAT for a second...