NSSGA on the election

NSSGA, commenting on the Mid_term elections, noted, "When the numbers are analyzed, it is clear that the vote on Tuesday showed frustration with the President, his policies on Iraq, and a Republican Congressional majority that was perceived as arrogant, fiscally irresponsible and scandal ridden. It is also evident that it was not enough for the Republicans to appeal to their base, they needed to attract Independents. Of the 26 percent of the electorate that identifies themselves as Independents, 57 percent voted for Democrats and 39 percent voted for Republicans. One pundit commented that in 1994 the Independents turned out and fired the Democrats. In 2006, the Independents turned out and fired the Republicans."

NSSGA says 87 percent of NSSGA's ROCKPAC-endorsed candidates won on Nov. 7, and that a freshman House class of 55 or more new members and a Senate freshman class of nine present a challenge.

"We must educate new members on the aggregates industry and its role in the quality of life Americans enjoy. NSSGA welcomes the challenge and has begun the process of building relationships with new members of Congress. If you know any of the newly-elected members, please let the Government Affairs Division know. This will give us a jump start on educating the newly-elected about the contributions the aggregate industry makes to our quality of life.," the association said in a statement. Your comment?