The mid-term elections on November 2, 2010 will forever be remembered as one of the most pivotal elections of all time. Tensions mounted over the preceding two years as the people became aggravated due to the exacerbation of the nation’s current issues: an overhaul of the health care system, frivolous spending, and the economic turmoil. As the highly anticipated election approached, elections became heated due to anti-incumbent feelings and an overall discontent with the current administration. Two years ago, Barack Obama gained the presidency with his promise of “change”. His administration did indeed bring about change, but it was not the change the American people desired. This sentiment was evidenced in the months leading up to the midterm elections through the increasing disapproval by the American People. A desire for change, once more, was echoed throughout the nation as the people sought a return to economic prosperity, hence the tidal wave of GOP victories.

In 2008 the American people put their full faith in the hands of Barack Obama, in the

hopes that his “change” could magically correct the problems of our nation. Since this transfer of power, the only change is the ever increasing national debt, 3.5 trillion of which is due to the frivolous spending mandated by the Obama administration. One cannot erase a deficit by merely spending more money. Another source of controversy arose with the health care bill. The Obama Administration and its Democratic House and Senate pushed for a complete overhaul of the healthcare system despite disapproval by the American people. In fact one exit poll states that 48 percent of voters favor completely repealing the bill while others still do not approve. With such reckless neglect of the opinion of the American People, it would not take a political scientist to predict massive turnover in the mid-term elections.

The most influential way citizens can express their opinions to the government is

through upholding their civic duty and voting. On November 2, 34 districts stood up against

their Democratic incumbents to voice their concerns against the direction the government was heading. According to a national exit poll, 74percent of voters described their feelings toward the federal government as “dissatisfied/angry.” Moreover, 37percent of voters claimed their vote was based solely on their opposition to President Obama. Such blatant opposition can only reflect the perceived failure of the current administration.

Many people may ask, “What does this mean for the future of the United States”? We do

not have all the answers; however, we can only promise bright and productive years to come.

Some conservatives may even dare to say that Obama is the best thing to ever happen to the

Republican Party, as citizens came to the revelation that while left-wing policies sound good in theory, when applied to real life scenarios, they are disastrous. As conservatives swept the House of Representatives, John Boehner now serves as the voice of the people and the figurehead of the Republican Party. Along with the GOP, he will direct the nation in its correct path. Obama’s administration will go down in history as little more than a failed experiment of the liberal agenda. Yes, the American People do want change, but not President Obama’s “change.”