Having a sense of humor is important ;)

"Fake newsman Stephen Colbert managed not to ruin the careers of the 28 politicians who sat down for one of his mock-confrontational "Better Know a District" interviews this year. "Every congressman I've interviewed was reelected," Colbert crowed on Election Night. "Didn't someone say talking to me was a bad idea?" (That would be Nancy Pelosi , who clearly had bigger fish to fry.)

Technically, not "every" congressman was reelected: New York's Major Owens is retiring and didn't run; it should also be noted in the interest of "truthiness" that none of Colbert's subjects was at serious risk of losing a seat. The only big loser on Colbert's list was Tom DeLay , but we can't blame his problems on a snarky cable comedian, now can we?"

Washington Post

Hey Dad! Seems like this guy wasn't voted out for joking around! he ran unopposed...



"Under the watch of President Bush and Republicans in Congress, Americans have seen the state of our nation go from bad to worse. I believe that every American deserves to earn a livable wage, have access to affordable health care, the best education for their children, and live in a clean environment and a place where they feel safe and secure. The unfortunate fact is our nation has suffered under Washington's current leadership. It is time for change this November and Democrats are ready to take on that fight and address the real priorities of the nation."

- Congressman Robert Wexler