Unfortunately, blaming netroots for HolyJoe's defeat will mean this:

[Lerkfish]

a concerted federal attack against the netroots. Dont' be surprised to see legislation, BEFORE November, finding some way to limit or eliminate the netroots.

[Atman]

1. I agree. This is a very serious concern.

Any incumbent will be looking to shut this down. Most of them don't even understand the internet tubes, and are therefore askeered of them. And when politicians are askeered of something, watch out.

[ShortnFiery]

2. Oh, nope. The Right Wing has their ways on The Net too ...

When a threat comes, we'll challenge it, until then I'm not into perpetuating FEAR mongering about any issue. ;)

[Norquist Nemesis]

3. Traitor Joe. n/t