Former Saturday Night Live one man mobile uplink Al Franken has won his bid for a Minnesota Senate seat.  The win proves that he was good enough, smart enough, and  people liked him – if only just barely.  At a time when Americans increasingly think the Democrats have become too liberal, the party is welcoming one of its most left wing members to the Senate floor.

His victory gives Seante Democrats a 60 vote filibuster-proof super-majority for the first time since 1979.  Given how the Dems fared when Carter ran for re-election, it’s safe to say this may be both a blessing and a curse.  Now that they have total control of the House, Senate, and Presidency, they will be forced to accept responsibility for their actions.  There’s no one in power left to blame and, now that they’re the only game in town, it’s going to be increasingly difficult to keep claiming that everything is Bush’s fault.

Over the next few months, the Dems will be trying to pass health care, cap & trade, and (if Pelosi is to be believed) a possible second stimulus package.  The out of control spedathon is just beginning.  With the addition of Franken, the left can have just about anything it wants. 

What it wants is your money.  Does it realize it will be held accountable?

-Robert Laurie