Democrats Ted Kennedy 's upsets Scott Brown to fill Brown seat . Win leaves Democrats without crucial third Senate vote needed for health care overhaul . Obama had been `` surprised and frustrated '' by the race , White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs said Tuesday . Brown 's platform includes backing tax cuts , being tough on terrorists .
Democrats Ted Kennedy 's upsets Scott Brown to fill Brown seat . Win leaves Democrats without crucial third Senate vote needed for health care overhaul . Brown 's platform includes backing tax cuts , being tough on terrorists .