Tuesday's 'surprising' elections: 3 lessons

Millions of Americans cast ballots this week. What do their votes tell us about the fate of politicians in 2012?

Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R)
(Image credit: REUTERS/Matt Sullivan)

Off-year elections are often quickly forgotten in the build-up to a coming presidential contest. Still, despite the usual low turnout and lack of national contests, Tuesday's balloting provided important insights into the political parties' strengths and weaknesses heading into the 2012 campaign. What lessons should politicians take to heart?

1. Voters are angry about "Republican overreach"

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