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Sounds like its mandate time.
uhhh... no. What you smell is your own gloating. Had you read any of my posts on this election earlier you'd know I was hoping the GOP take over the senate. It will provide a scenario where the GOP blows up in 2016 all while getting nothing done for two years for not being able to surpass a filibuster or a veto if they did.
uhhh... no. What you smell is your own gloating. Had you read any of my posts on this election earlier you'd know I was hoping the GOP take over the senate. It will provide a scenario where the GOP blows up in 2016 all while getting nothing done for two years for not being able to surpass a filibuster or a veto if they did.
Even so, I really, really hope that the Senate Republicans don't use the nuclear option, or at least don't over use it.
I don't see the gain in doing so. The Senate Democrats lost much of the electorate support, such as we are seeing the result of here, by doing so, IMHO.
Better to leave your opponent a chance to save face, and him knowing that you've allowed him to do so. Next time around, he'll do the same for you, or at least may be in a more negotiating mood for it. It's better for the process of governing.
Cool story bro.
Probably, but if the GOP prevails, those 300 plus passed House bills will be brought to the floor and debated. Not necessarily passed. It will be the Democrats turn to filibuster and of course the presidents veto.
uhhh... no. What you smell is your own gloating. Had you read any of my posts on this election earlier you'd know I was hoping the GOP take over the senate. It will provide a scenario where the GOP blows up in 2016 all while getting nothing done for two years for not being able to surpass a filibuster or a veto if they did.
Based on voting record and overall popularity/notoriety. The national contest will be popularity contest that they would fail.
Thing is Rob, I'm not gloating. Not in the least.
If the Republicans can't get their **** together, it may very well wok out like what you are describing.
Sure, I'm hoping not, for the sake of the country, but I don't deny that it isn't a possibility.
If anything, there's far more work ahead given this positive result. A small win, as you've said, but it's one to build on. Let's see if they can do it.
Of course a very low voter turnout midterm election sounds like mandate to you. :lol:
Of course a very low voter turnout midterm election sounds like mandate to you. :lol:
I hope Ernst pulls it off somehow - I like her feisty attitude! :thumbs:
I'm watching Chris Matthews, it's awesome. In response to the IL governors race he literally said, disgustedly, "unbelievable". :lamo
I believe this is where McConnell will shine.
The national contest is one for electoral votes. the ability to put Wisconsin in play and Ohio in the bag is huge.
Doubtful. The Senate works on a different dynamic than the House. They will be positioning themselves to get back the WH, not polarizing the public with redherrings. What will likely happen is that they will push more centrist legislation with twists that draw the veto or the filabuster so they can claim the highground as trying bipartisanship for 2016.
Pelosi was sure in 06, so it must be, no.
One can only guess where she put her gavel.
uhhh... no. What you smell is your own gloating. Had you read any of my posts on this election earlier you'd know I was hoping the GOP take over the senate. It will provide a scenario where the GOP blows up in 2016 all while getting nothing done for two years for not being able to surpass a filibuster or a veto if they did.
'Cause there was no left wing gloating after the last presidential race.
How classy of you Nimby.
If they do win over the senate I don't think it will be all clown car. They will be expected to get stuff done so I think compromise will be bigger then than it is now just to get anything done. Right now the GOP can blame the senate for not getting things done. Won't be the case if they gain control.
Both parties are worse then useless, IMO...so either way America loses.
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