The republican leadership must change to reflect what the 2010 election has shown us.

Past elections show just how important this effort is for the Democrats.

Among other things, this election has shown how important it is to be independent.

"The election showed that there has been no change except for who is in power."

The 2004 election, they said, showed that we would never convince the American people.

And the close election of 2000 showed that each vote matters.

"The election clearly showed that those persons with some community base were able to do well."

It certainly does not, as the elections in a month's time will show.

Yes, as the 2000 election showed, even an edge that small can be decisive in a close race.

The local elections on 16 October 2005 showed a growing support for the party.