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Line 35: − ==2010 reelection== − DeMint's outspoken opposition to President Obama’s health care plans made him a polarizing figure nationally, but at home it has strengthened his reelection bid. Voters show growing discomfort with the Democratic agenda; big-name Democratic potential challengers have kept silent, realizing DeMint's base of support is strong and growing. "I think we have to acknowledge, it’s going to be a tough race for any Democrat," confessed Joe Erwin, former state Democratic chair and one of two party recruits to pass on the race. Erwin said DeMint’s status as "a poster child" for anti-Obama factions means "It’s essentially going to be a nationalized election....National money would flow in here in bucketfuls if there is a serious enough opponent that looks like he or she would give DeMint a real competitive battle." − − While DeMint’s ideological stand — including his famous comment that Obama’s failure to pass a health care overhaul could be his "Waterloo" — have hurt him somewhat among businessmen and moderates, they have solidified his conservative base so that his reelection appears safe. −
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In 2009, Senator DeMint authored the book ''Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America's Slide into Socialism''
In 2009, Senator DeMint authored the book ''Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America's Slide into Socialism''
==9/12 March On Washington==
==9/12 March On Washington==
DeMint attended the September 12th, 2009 TEA party organized in Washington D.C. He spoke at the rally saying he'd had enough of "Alice in Wonderland" politicians promising more programs at the risk of financial disaster. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/12/tea-party-express-arrives-march-washington-protest-government-spending/ Tea Party Express Takes Washington By Storm, Fox News, September 12, 2009]</ref>
DeMint attended the September 12th, 2009 TEA party organized in Washington D.C. He spoke at the rally saying he'd had enough of "Alice in Wonderland" politicians promising more programs at the risk of financial disaster. <ref>[http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/12/tea-party-express-arrives-march-washington-protest-government-spending/ Tea Party Express Takes Washington By Storm, Fox News, September 12, 2009]</ref>