“I've been left to wonder if it's the national Republican Party Scott Brown represents, or the people of Massachusetts? Let me add that I believe it's a fair question to ask of any of us, Republican or Democrat, who have the privilege of being sent to Washington.”
The speaker questions whether the Republican Party or Massachusetts voters are responsible for political outcomes, urging accountability from all elected officials.
In simple terms: Calls for accountability of parties and voters.
Demand responsibility from leaders.
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Complex issues can't be blamed on a single party.
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