Republican Scott Brown upsets John Coakley to win Ted Kennedy 's seat . This leaves Brown without crucial 60th Senate vote needed for health care overhaul . Brown 's platform includes backing tax cuts , being tough on terrorists .
Republican Scott Brown upsets Martha Coakley to fill Ted Kennedy 's seat . Win leaves Democrats without crucial 60th Senate vote needed for health care overhaul . Brown 's platform includes backing tax cuts , being tough on terrorists .