"People aren't stupid, and leaders should figure out they're better informed now than ever"

When I arrived at his cramped state senate offices, Scott Brown had just opened one of the many packages he’s received since his stunning U.S. Senate victory 11 days ago. A local artist has done up a version of the iconic red, white and blue collage from the 2008 presidential campaign that shows Barack Obama with the word “Hope.” This one features a smiling Mr. Brown instead, but the word below is different. It reads “Change.”