Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown jokes about Rick Santorum.

Here is a joke I thought you might like, courtesy of Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown:

“I’m hopeful that all of you are actually following presidential politics. I see that both Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum now have secret service with them on the campaign trail and in Santorum’s case, I think it’s the first time he’s actually ever used protection, so yeah, yeah. Just saying,” Brown said.

There are certainly more competent candidates to challenge Scott Brown, but if Kennedy does challenge Brown, it would automatically become one of the most competitive races in the country. The question isn’t if Kennedy will pursue the seat, but when.

There’s no doubt that Scott Brown’s win was impressive, and his presence has drastically altered the political landscape in Washington. If you’re a conservative, it was certainly an exciting win, but it seems like some of us are getting carried away by questioning whether Brown might run for President.

By the time the 2012 elections roll around, Brown will have had less than 3 years in office as a Senator. I’d prefer to see a deeper resume for a Presidential candidate. You might argue that Barack Obama had a similar resume when he ran in 2008. You would be correct, but let’s not forget one point: He’s a lousy President.

From the beginning, Scott Brown said he would vote against Obamacare, and would be the 61st Senator needed to stop the Democrats. The fact that this message resonated with one of the bluest states in the country illustrates the level of discontent with Congress and Barack Obama. This is just the latest loss for the Democrats. You might recall the huge losses for the Democrats in the November 2009 elections when both Virgina and New Jersey elected Republican governors. Some felt that those elections weren’t really much of a barometer for national sentiment. However, Scott Brown’s win leaves no doubt that the Republican party has the momentum.

Barack Obama, Harry Reid, and Nancy Pelosi should look at this moment as a judgment of their leadership. A moment where a state that tends to support their ideas overwhelmingly, finally had enough. It’s one thing to have your political enemies criticize you, but when your methods receive a rebuke from your own, it’s time to reconsider your approach.

There’s no doubt that this momentum will carry forward into the November elections. It’s very likely that Republicans could pick up a half-dozen Senate seats and possibly gain control of the House. Hopefully, when they return to power, they will practice the fiscal conservatism that voters sought when they put them in office.

I’m very optimistic that Scott Brown will win the seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy. If he does, it will send an overwhelming message to Barack Obama and every Democrat in Congress. Americans are tired of big government, and they plan on letting them know just how much in November 2010 and 2012.

If you haven’t seen the clip where Massachusetts Senate candidate Scott Brown corrects David Gergen during a debate with Martha Coakley, you must check it out. During the debate, David Gergen asks Scott Brown about “Teddy Kennedy’s seat”, and Brown reminds him that the seat belongs to the people, not the Kennedys or the Democratic party.

Scott Brown’s campaign was seen as a long-shot at first, but he is quickly picking up momentum. As of late, he has been quite successful raising funds, and his name recognition has increased steadily. Democrats probably thought Martha Coakley would walk right over to “Teddy Kennedy’s seat” and just sit down, but Brown will have none of that.

This election is of extreme national importance. If Scott Brown wins, the Democrats will lose their 60th vote, which will force them to actually be more reasonable and prevent them from ramming through dangerous legislation. A Brown victory would stop Obamacare in its tracks and force Congress to look at other ways to improve the system. Of course, this is what should happen, but we can’t be sure.

William Galvin, Massachusetts’ Secretary of State, and a Democrat, seems to think it could take a while before a winner is certified and allowed to be seated. After all, he needs to follow the rules. Of course, this would mean that Ted Kennedy’s old buddy, Paul Kirk, would remain in the Senate to cast the 60th vote. Questionable tactics are nothing new to Massachusetts Democrats, since these are the same people who changed the law to allow the Democratic governor to appoint a fellow Democrat to fill Kennedy’s seat. Not surprisingly, Congressmen Barney Frank thinks this is nothing more than a conspiracy theory:

“That is the stupidest thing I’ve been asked in a long time. That is insane, the suggestion could only come from a demented right wing source,” erupted Representative Barney Frank (D – MA), when asked by The Washington Times about what he thought regarding assertions that Massachusetts Democrats would stall the certification process should Mr. Brown win. “There isn’t the slightest possibility of it happening—a way of doing it. That is conspiracy theory at its most contemptible.”

The Secretary of State needs to wait 10 days for absentee ballots, then up to 5 days to file the necessary papers. Once this happens, the ball is in Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid’s court. An aide had this to say:

“When there is a certified winner in Massachusetts, the Senate has received appropriate papers, and the vice president is available, the successor to Kennedy/Kirk will be sworn in.”

Let’s take a look at how Scott Brown’s certification could be handled. We need to wait up to 15 days for Massachusetts to file papers, wait for the papers which will likely be sent by the Pony Express to arrive in D.C., wait for the mail to be opened and make the long 12 foot journey from Harry Reid’s secretary to his desk, then wait for Joe Biden to have time available in his schedule. Since the V.P. is such a busy guy, that could take weeks! Even if Scott Brown wins, the fight will not be over.