Chuck Fleischmann, Republican candidate for Congress in the 3rd District, hailed Scott Brown’s "historic election to the United States Senate" to fill the seat formerly held by Ted Kennedy.

Republican Brown defeated Democrat Martha Coakley for the seat held by Senator Kennedy for over 46 years.

Mr. Fleischmann said, “The election of Scott Brown to the United States Senate representing the people of Massachusetts is a historic victory and sends a resounding message to the politicians in Washington. The people of Massachusetts were paying close attention to the shenanigans of Democrats in Congress.

“Secret legislation, out of control spending, and soaring deficits all captured the attention of the voters in Massachusetts. The American people are also paying attention. The people are not happy with what is going on in Washington. Mr. Brown’s election is the first volley in the battle by the American people to take back their government. My congratulations to Senator-Elect Brown on a hard-earned victory. He will be a great Senator for the people of Massachusetts.”

Tennessee Republican Party Chairman Chris Devaney said, "On the eve of his one-year anniversary in office, President Obama has lost his sixtieth vote in the Senate with the election of Republican Scott Brown. The people of Massachusetts have spoken and told Democrats in control of Washington that they want their country back. Like many Tennesseans, voters in Massachusetts are sick and tired of this Democrat Congress and Administration running rough-shod over the will of the people in order to enact an ultra-liberal agenda that is drastically expanding the role of government more and more each day.

"Scott Brown's victory is a clear indication that Democrats everywhere are facing significant odds at the polls this November and Tennessee Democrats are no exception. At every level of government, Tennessee voters are looking for more common-sense conservative candidates that will limit government, cut spending, and advocate pro-growth policies which will help put people back to work. Just like voters in Massachusetts, Tennesseans know that's not what they'll get if they cast their vote for Democrats."

Senator Bob Corker said the result of Tuesday’s special election in Massachusetts "reflects Americans’ dissatisfaction with many of the current policy debates in Washington, especially healthcare."

Senator Corker congratulated Senator-elect Brown (R-Mass.) and urged President Obama and his Democratic colleagues to "go back to the drawing board on the current health care bill."

“With the election results in a state like Massachusetts, I hope my colleagues on the other side of the aisle will be convinced to go back to the drawing board on the issue of health care reform,” said Senator Corker. “If the president wants to take a truly bipartisan approach on health care, he would go a long way by reforming Medicare to ensure it remains solvent instead of taking money from it to create a new entitlement as the current bill does. Doing so would have a positive effect on our economy by reducing our long-term debt and strengthening the dollar.

“As I’ve said before, I would also support an approach that puts in place strong insurance regulations to force robust competition among insurance companies and ensures that people with pre-existing conditions are not denied coverage.

“We could cover millions of Americans without adding to the federal deficit by changing the tax code to limit tax advantages for the most costly insurance plans, which are currently subsidized through the tax code, and using those funds to provide advanceable, refundable tax credits giving citizens cash in hand to make monthly payments for health insurance.

“We could finally address tort reform because, according to the American Medical Association, liability pressure raises health system costs by $84 billion to $151 billion per year.

“Perhaps it’s not too late, and we can still have true health care reform that actually lowers costs, rewards quality and innovation, and improves access to care for millions of Americans who lack coverage. I hope the president will take advantage of this opportunity to pursue a bipartisan bill that will stand the test of time.”

Robin Smith, another 3rd District Congressional candidate, said, "I extend my congratulations and thanks to the people of Massachusetts for their wise decision tonight.

"The election of Scott Brown to the United States Senate reaffirms the lesson learned in Tennessee's election of 2008. A consistent message grounded in principle and held to with conviction will capture the imagination of the public and will accomplish great things.

"This November Tennesseans will continue to lead the return of consistent conservative principles to our government. I was proud to lead the effort to place conservative leadership in Nashville in 2008 and will be equally proud to do so in Washington in 2010."

Senator Lamar Alexander said, "Massachusetts voters have sent a clear message that the Democratic majority in Congress is not in touch with the American people and that we should restart the healthcare debate. Senator-elect Brown’s independent voice will help provide a much-needed check and balance to a Congress that has become dominated by runaway spending and partisan politics. I congratulate Senator-elect Brown for an historic victory.”

Tim Gobble, Congressional candidate in Tennessee’s 3rd District, sent his congratulations to Senator-Elect Scott Brown for his historic victory in Massachusetts.

“That Senate seat had been under Democrat control for close to 50 years,” said Sheriff Gobble. “That an underdog Republican candidate could achieve such a win in a Democrat stronghold speaks volumes about the dissatisfaction the people of this country feel toward the direction Washington Democrats are taking the country.”

Sheriff Gobble credits Senator Brown’s message of “commonsense conservatism,” and says it resonated well with the voters.

“That is the same message we have been carrying to the people of the Third District,” said Sheriff Gobble. “We need representatives in Congress who will put the interests of the people above partisan politics. Instead of trying to force unwanted change on the American people, such as Obamacare, cap-and-trade and other fiscally irresponsible policies, we need to focus government on helping to create jobs, reducing spending, encouraging free enterprise and ensuring national security.”