Democracy is exciting.

Primary election today in Wisconsin. There was a three-way race in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate. It was a tough decision; all three were pretty good candidates, and any one of them would be a far sight better than the absolutely disgraceful Senator we have now (Russ Feingold). Here's the gist of the conversation I had with at least half a dozen people: "Who are you voting for? Who's the best candidate? Who's got the best chance to beat Feingold in November?"

I've never seen people go through such a difficult decision-making process in an election. I personally changed my mind multiple times. Finally, my husband convinced me that Michels was the best candidate -- though truthfully, we both thought Russ Darrow (his slogan: "The Right Russ") was going to win. So, we voted for the guy who we thought was truly the best candidate: more conservative, more solidly pro-life.

And surprise, surprise -- he won! And it wasn't even close; something like 43% to 23% for the runner up (Darrow). UPDATE 9/15: Just saw on the local news that it was 43% to 30%.

The other really interesting election was a State Senate primary race. The incumbent, Mary Panzer, the Senate Majority Leader, was soundly defeated by the challenger, Glenn Grothman, by 80% to 20%. That is far more than a defeat, that's a pounding. And why? Because the voters had decided she was a RINO: Republican in Name Only.

It's a good lesson for the Republican party. The base is solidly conservative; they are pro-life, they want their represenatives to be 100% pro-life, and they are not interested in wishy-washy, liberal-leaning RINOS.

The people have spoken! Hope the leadership is listening.