"If Scott Brown can win in a state that President Obama won by 26 points, I can win in a district that Obey won by just 20 points against an unknown, underfunded challenger in the Democratic landslide of 2008. It means there is not a single Democrat in the country who is safe."
- Sean DuffyIn 2010, Wisconsin politician Sean Duffy made this claim while running to defeat longtime incumbent Democrat Dave Obey. The quote emphasizes how unexpected victories can change the political landscape and captures the erratic nature of American politics. Duffy was going up against Dave Obey, a longt…