Stay Strong, Bruce
It looks like there was some good news buried in yesterday's election results for injury victims and the lawyers that represent them.
Congressman Bruce Braley held onto his seat, defeating Republican challenger Ben Lange. This is quite an accomplishment, considering Bruce had to overcome the impact of the 1.2 million dollars in spending on behalf of his opponent by the out-of-state special interest group the American Future Fund.
Congressman Braley is one of the few advocates for victims and their lawyers in Washington, D.C. It is telling that even in this election's anti-incumbency surge, his constituents brought him back. He ran on the strength of his votes in favor of health care reform, financial regulation, and the economic stimulus package.
I was lucky enough to meet Congressman Braley a few months ago, and came away impressed. His passion for what he is doing is palpable. There's a good reason many regard him as a rising star in Congress. He is doing the right things for the right reasons. We are all lucky to have him back in D.C. fighting the good fight for his contituents and victims everywhere.
