Democrats win gains in the House and Senate

**Corlyx** · 11-08-2006, 04:12 PM

The Democrats took control of the House for the first time in twelve years, and have taken gains in the Senate neck-and-neck to balance the Republican party, effectively ending four years of Republican party majority rule. Here are the election results broken down at the national and state levels.

http://www.npr.org/news/specials/election2006/results/

What do you think this change in leadership will mean for us over the next few years? I honestly think it's a good thing that there's some balance back. I'll admit that personally, I'm not that fond of the Republican party so it makes me happy to see Americans voted for change.

**a1m1700** · 11-08-2006, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Corlyx

The Democrats took control of the House for the first time in twelve years, and have taken gains in the Senate neck-and-neck to balance the Republican party, effectively ending four years of Republican party majority rule. Here are the election results broken down at the national and state levels.

http://www.npr.org/news/specials/election2006/results/

What do you think this change in leadership will mean for us over the next four years? I honestly think it's a good thing that there's some balance back. I'll admit that personally, I'm not that fond of the Republican party so it makes me happy to see Americans voted for change.

I'm a Republican and not fond of this Republican party that is for sure. If they would have ran the campaign as conservatives instead fo moderates they may have had a shot. This Republican party is out of touch with their base. Hopefully in the next 2 years they will regroup and give us conservatives something to vote for. The Dems scare me, God only knows what they will do and how much of my pockets they are going to pick with rolling back the tax cuts and who knows what they will do to our military budget again. I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope they don't mess up too much in the next couple years. At least we got rid of some of these dead weight country club Republicans but at what cost?

**milliebfit** · 11-09-2006, 03:22 PM

a1m1700.... I to am a republican that saw this one coming!!! My big fear is our military. They are not pro-military that was clear under the clinton amin. I pray that they do not do anything to our military budget.

**a1m1700** · 11-09-2006, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by milliebfit

a1m1700.... I to am a republican that saw this one coming!!! My big fear is our military. They are not pro-military that was clear under the clinton amin. I pray that they do not do anything to our military budget.

I hope they don't do anything stupid. Bush reminds me of Pelosi's lap dog right now, but maybe he's just tired from the campaign trail.

**T.S.** · 11-09-2006, 07:46 PM

I would like to see the Libertarian Party grow. I think we could use atleast a 3rd major political party in the government.

**a1m1700** · 11-09-2006, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by T.S.

I would like to see the Libertarian Party grow. I think we could use atleast a 3rd major political party in the government.

Geez my husband has been saying that non-stop. I have to agree. These Dems and Republicans stink!

RAINBOWWAVES · 11-13-2006, 12:27 AM

I am an independent...and society has become outer limits liberal.

**a1m1700** · 11-13-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RAINBOWWAVES

I am an independent...and society has become outer limits liberal.

Your telling me

**T.S.** · 11-13-2006, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by a1m1700

Geez my husband has been saying that non-stop. I have to agree. These Dems and Republicans stink!

Good to know that I am not the only one.

**a1m1700** · 11-14-2006, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by T.S.

Good to know that I am not the only one.

No you are not alone

**T.S.** · 11-15-2006, 09:39 AM

The other parties just don't have the money to compete when it comes to advertising their candidate to the majority of america.

Many more people have been registering as independents lately though, which is a good start.

This is what was spent during the 2004 presidential election.

George W. Bush (R) $367,228,801
John Kerry (D) $326,236,288
Ralph Nader (Ref./indep.) $4,566,037
Michael Badnarik (L) $1,093,013
Michael Peroutka (Const.) $709,087
David Cobb (Green) $496,658

$300 million+ to get a $400,000/year job. $300 million+ wasted on John Kerry.

**a1m1700** · 12-30-2006, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by T.S.

The other parties just don't have the money to compete when it comes to advertising their candidate to the majority of america.

Many more people have been registering as independents lately though, which is a good start.

This is what was spent during the 2004 presidential election.

George W. Bush (R) $367,228,801
John Kerry (D) $326,236,288
Ralph Nader (Ref./indep.) $4,566,037
Michael Badnarik (L) $1,093,013
Michael Peroutka (Const.) $709,087
David Cobb (Green) $496,658

$300 million+ to get a $400,000/year job. $300 million+ wasted on John Kerry.

I know that was a BIG waste of time and money and that one

**thecuban** · 12-30-2006, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Corlyx

The Democrats took control of the House for the first time in twelve years, and have taken gains in the Senate neck-and-neck to balance the Republican party, effectively ending four years of Republican party majority rule. Here are the election results broken down at the national and state levels.

http://www.npr.org/news/specials/election2006/results/

What do you think this change in leadership will mean for us over the next few years? I honestly think it's a good thing that there's some balance back. I'll admit that personally, I'm not that fond of the Republican party so it makes me happy to see Americans voted for change.

I think it was good for only one reason. Whatever doesn't kill you is good for you. I think the Republican party learned a valuable lesson. They are going to have to work a lot harder to stay on. The Dem's have a very short time to prove themselves. Two years is not enough especially when all there going to do is campaign. Hillary started all ready!!!

RAINBOWWAVES · 12-30-2006, 06:59 PM

I am voting for Juliano....no doubt about it!

**a1m1700** · 12-31-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RAINBOWWAVES

I am voting for Juliano....no doubt about it!

Guiliani me too!

RAINBOWWAVES · 12-31-2006, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by a1m1700

Guiliani me too!

LOL...yes, with a G...LOL...gonna have a shirt made! I can't believe one of my own is running for Pres, a catholic/Italian....KICK ASS!!! All christians should vote for him and set our country back on tract!

11-08-2006, 04:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
Corlyx Junior Member Join Date: Oct 14th, 2006 Location: Duluth, MN Posts: 95	Democrats win gains in the House and Senate The Democrats took control of the House for the first time in twelve years, and have taken gains in the Senate neck-and-neck to balance the Republican party, effectively ending four years of Republican party majority rule. Here are the election results broken down at the national and state levels. http://www.npr.org/news/specials/election2006/results/ What do you think this change in leadership will mean for us over the next few years? I honestly think it's a good thing that there's some balance back. I'll admit that personally, I'm not that fond of the Republican party so it makes me happy to see Americans voted for change. __________________ --Corlyx--

12-30-2006, 06:59 PM	#14 (permalink)
RAINBOWWAVES Banned Join Date: Oct 18th, 2006 Posts: 715	Re: Democrats win gains in the House and Senate I am voting for Juliano....no doubt about it!

11-09-2006, 03:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
milliebfit Member Join Date: Oct 18th, 2006 Posts: 147	a1m1700.... I to am a republican that saw this one coming!!! My big fear is our military. They are not pro-military that was clear under the clinton amin. I pray that they do not do anything to our military budget.

11-09-2006, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
T.S. Member Join Date: Oct 12th, 2006 Location: MN to NC to FL to MN Posts: 709	I would like to see the Libertarian Party grow. I think we could use atleast a 3rd major political party in the government.

11-13-2006, 12:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
RAINBOWWAVES Banned Join Date: Oct 18th, 2006 Posts: 715	I am an independent...and society has become outer limits liberal.

11-15-2006, 09:39 AM	#11 (permalink)
T.S. Member Join Date: Oct 12th, 2006 Location: MN to NC to FL to MN Posts: 709	The other parties just don't have the money to compete when it comes to advertising their candidate to the majority of america. Many more people have been registering as independents lately though, which is a good start. This is what was spent during the 2004 presidential election. George W. Bush (R) $367,228,801 John Kerry (D) $326,236,288 Ralph Nader (Ref./indep.) $4,566,037 Michael Badnarik (L) $1,093,013 Michael Peroutka (Const.) $709,087 David Cobb (Green) $496,658 $300 million+ to get a $400,000/year job. $300 million+ wasted on John Kerry.