Senator Boxer

Yesterday, we observed that Scott Brown’s victory in Massachusetts resulted from co-opting the change agenda from Democrats. (We should also note that he ran an aggressive, constant campaign, while Martha Coakley took it easy and lost her lead.) The general feeling seems to be that most independents and even some Democrats are voting for change, and are getting less attached to which party brings it. We observed that if she can get a lock on this, the Democratic congressional candidate in the 50th District might be able to use it effectively against incumbent Brian Bilbray.

But what do you do when you’re the incumbent and the voters demand change? That’s the problem facing Barbara Boxer as she seeks reelection to the Senate. Political observers are turning to her campaign and its challenges with enthusiasm.

Some commentary on the issue:

EDITORIAL: It could happen here/Massachusetts results could spell trouble for Boxer
The San Diego Union-Tribune, January 21, 2010

Will November 2010 Produce Massafornia? by Robert Cruickshank
(Sorry, there is no link specific to this post, so you may have to scroll down to the date to find it.)
Calitics.com, January 20, 2010

Boston Massacre Has Implications for California (Look out for Tom Campbell.)
Calbuzz.com, January 20, 2010