I disagree COMPLETELY. First, you describe it as "trashing", I'll describe it as an after-action examination. It would be painfully stupid to not evaluate reasons why O'Donnell lost. In fact, it's the only prudent thing to do.
"Can no ordinary person ever become a Senator in your eyes? "
I certainly hope not. I don't want "ordinary" people debating, crafting and enacting legislation that will directly impact me and my family. I want extraordinary people doing those things. I want people who over the course of their life have accomplished great things - maybe in the private sector, or in a military career, or in charitable endeavors or other areas of political or governmental responsibility.
O'Donnell had NONE of these qualifications. She had an unremarkable academic experience, an unremarkable professional work experience, and no other government/military or private achievement to point to.
You shouldn't be asking me why I'm "trashing" her. You should be asking yourself why you'd want to follow her (ahem) leadership.
I am referring to the personal attacks. There is a big difference. You know this.
My sense that you would accept no one other than a super hero as a Senator seems to be correct. I've known a LOT of people in all walks of life and I've known very few, even those thought to be "extra ordinary" to actually be extraordinary other than in limited, narrow ways.
I'd much prefer my Senator to be honest and logical, with common sense. Those are the traits lacking right now with our extraordinary cabal of progressives, marxists and RINOs ruining the country.
That's why I support electing good, ordinary people to all levels of government. So that's why I'm concerned that they wouldn't want anything to do with people who have attitudes like yours.