• I see them as more of a repudiation than a “vote of confidence.” 55.18%
• I don’t see them as passing judgment either way. 39.33%
• I see them as more of a “vote of confidence” than a repudiation. 5.49%
o Call for change: SmartBrief on Leadership readers have spoken again, decisively. A solid majority voted that recent special elections in various states represent more of a repudiation than “vote of confidence” of current federal policies and pending legislation. About 39% don’t think the elections rendered judgment either way. This outcome sits comfortably within the broad media consensus of what the elections indicated about the mood in those states and districts — a mood now judged to be in stark contrast with that of twelve months ago. — Eva Schmatz, president, Summus Limited