“When it rains, it pours,” writes the Washington Times.  The common adage is often used in the context of things going poorly.  In this case, I am hoping for a monsoon.  Why?  Because, as the article explains, “Democratic leaders already braced for losses in November in congressional and gubernatorial races may be looking at grief on yet another front: A record number of state legislatures could change party control this year, with Democrats at risk of losing their majorities in more than 20 state chambers.”

It is very apparent that Democrats, in their effort to move the country in the most leftward possible direction have caught the proverbial tiger by the tail and are facing an electorate that is outraged by the reckless, out-of-control spending taking place at the hands of Democrat leaders. 

In recent focus groups conducted among Independents and Tea Party members by Resurgent Republic, participants view spending as “reckless” and “out-of-control.”  In addition, they think it is “unnecessary” and “unhelpful” to the country.

Independent voters in states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida and New Jersey are outraged they have to operate within a set budget in their own lives, and watch helplessly as the government plays by a different set of rules.  One New Jersey small business owner said he has “to play defense” while the government spends.  Voters feel the squeeze, they know who is responsible, and they are helpless no longer.

When it rains, it pours.

The Times looks at states like Indiana where Democrats in the House “cling to a 51-49 edge, while Republicans control the governor's mansion and the state Senate.”  Governing magazine “suggests the Hoosier State could be entirely in GOP hands come January.  Local Republicans have made winning seats a top legislative priority, said Indiana GOP spokesman Trevor Foughty.  He said Gov. Mitch Daniels set up a political action committee that began recruiting candidates about a year ago and that the party feels it can be competitive in 25 to 30 Democrat-held districts … ‘The number and quality of candidates makes for one of the best if not the best class we've ever had,’” said Foughty.

The proverbial rain is falling in every corner of the country this year, and its effects will be felt for at least in the next decade as more Democrat controlled state legislative chambers fall into Republican hands just in time for legislative redistricting.  In the Texas 101st House district, Cindy Burkett is fighting hard to pick up a seat from Democrats as Republicans increase the majority this fall. In Pennsylvania, Marcia Hahn, faced an electorate so disenchanted with Democrats that they selected her as both the Republican and Democrat nominee.  And in Virginia, Republicans recently celebrated the 60th state legislative special election since President Obama took office.

As we enter the final four months before Election Day, I am more confident than ever.  Republicans are benefiting from excellent candidate recruitment, phenomenal fundraising and an electorate that is simply ready for a change.