Kirk Watson: “the American people want change here in Washington, DC. Over the last couple of months, they have seen the headlines of…”

“the American people want change here in Washington, DC. Over the last couple of months, they have seen the headlines of scandal in the ranks of the House and Senate Republican leadership. They have seen the continuing scandal at the White House that should lead to the firing of Karl Rove and Scooter Libby. They have seen that the President's cronies are now entrenched in important government agencies and some of them are as unprepared for their jobs as Michael Brown was at FEMA. The American people want to know when Republicans here in Washington are finally going to stop doing the bidding of the wealthiest elite and start focusing on issues more important to them. They are concerned about an economy where their paychecks are not rising as high or as fast as the cost of living. They are also wondering how they are going to continue to afford their health care premiums, gas for their cars, and heat for their homes in the winter. They look to Washington and correctly see that House Republicans refuse to even consider their concerns. Republicans are simply too busy helping their friends. It is time for a change all right, and Democrats are ready to lead by providing creative solutions to our Nation's needs. ____________________”