The 2008 election delivered a major shift in the U.S. political landscape away from the disastrous trade and globalization policies of the past. From the presidential race to both chambers of Congress from the traditionally 'free trade' Pacific Northwest to Florida to Colorado to New York to New Mexico, successful candidates in 2008 election races ran on a platform of fundamental overhaul of U.S. trade and globalization policies.

At least 31 vocal fair-traders captured seats previously held by...