But, they were Pyrrhic victories in the sense that Democrats won control of the state House and Senate.
We also have a Democratic governor, treasurer and secretary of state.
Still, Democrats work with Republicans, but it's considered a sign of weakness for Republicans to even acknowledge the mere presence of Democrats in the room.
Conger and Knopp will be "creating jobs" by hiring family members to work in their offices.
Oh, and they'll introduce, yet again, anti-abortion and anti-marriage equality bills so they can show their wing-nut constituents that they're fighting their fight.
Nevermind, that they'll do nothing to create jobs in this state, let alone progressive policies.
We just elected two Republicans who will have no clout, whatsoever, in Salem.
Speaking of no clout, Republican Knute Buehler of Bend was crushed in his bid to unseat our Democratic Secretary of State, Kate Brown.
In a rare moment of unanimity, all of Oregon's major newspapers endorsed Buehler. Well, it appears that newspaper endorsements aren't worth the paper they're printed on. Actually, we've known that for years.
And, on the Bend City Council, it was great to see Kathie Eckman finally shown the door. She was a weak councilor. She needed to be ousted by Sally Russell.
Kudos, though, to Jim Clinton for winning re-election yet again. He's the only one on the council with integrity and intelligence.
Finally, it was great to see Democrat Alan Unger returned to office on the Deschutes County Commission. Unger, from Redmond, is one of our best public officials in the area.
Turnout was far lower than 2008. We managed just 80 percent this time, but had 87 percent in 2008.
Obviously, their was less enthusiasm for the president this time around and also for Mitt Romney in Deschutes County.
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