Scott Brown gives Republicans a reason to say 'Yes!'

By Dana Milbank
WashPost
Thursday, January 21, 2010

If Republicans turn up the volume any more in the gloating over their Senate victory in Massachusetts, Americans are going to need hearing protection.

At a Wednesday-morning news conference called by House GOP leaders, Rep. Candice Miller (R-Mich.) claimed to speak for the American people when she asked: "Mr. President and the majority, can you hear us now?"

"The American people spoke in Virginia," she continued, imitating the Verizon commercial that has been adopted by conservative "tea party" activists. "Can you hear us now?"

"The American people spoke in New Jersey. Can you hear us now?"

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