...you still have Barney "Porky Talky" Frank, John "How to marry rich" Kerry, and the rest of the Democrat pirates of the Potomac.
For some of the key reactions, see the running commentary at Real Clear Politics. My personal favorite: Coakley's primary opponent, upon losing to her, told the House Democrat's Caucus, "You're screwed." Second place: Brown carried Teddy Kennedy's home district, Hyannis.