The Browning Lesson for Washington

The Lehigh County Republican primary election is over. The results are in. Dean Browning, though he still believes he did the right thing by raising taxes, learned a valuable lesson. In these economic times, raising taxes on an already burdened society is NOT the answer. This local election is a valuable learning point for our Washington Republican friends. If any of them propose higher taxes or go along with the Obama administration on raising taxes, they will likely suffer the same fate as Commissioner Browning.
For those of you who are not aware of the circumstances, Dean Browning, Commissioner of Lehigh County, was the only Republican defector to vote with Democrats to raise the taxes of Lehigh County by 16%. As a result, he crossed the election finish line in lowly 6th place. One simple vote destroyed his political career. To his credit, he offered full support to the Republican candidates in the general election.
Washington, you had better take a lesson. The TEA Party people seem to be the only ones who get it. The average American is suffering from a slate of economic hostilities. First, our taxes are too high. Second, many are losing jobs. Third, the fuel prices are through the roof. Now, fuel prices drive the price of EVERY consumer good. In this cascade effect, groceries, restaurants, water, energy, car repairs, retail purchases, and a number of other necessities have all grown more expensive. Finally, tie that into the weaker dollar and you have the toxic brew that every American is fighting through.
The citizens of our nation have had enough. Those of us who work and refuse to rely on the government are in trouble. Let's hope that our new slate of Lehigh County Republicans follow through with their promises and set the standard for Washington to follow. If not, well, you know what happens next. Ask Dean Browning.