I must admit I didn't think the Senate would still be up for grabs but it is ... AND it actually looks as though the Dems might take it. At the time of this post, there are 2 Senate seats still undecided. The Dems do need to take both. But they are leading, ever so slightly, in each race.
The Dems did take control of the House, decidedly. Of course this doesn't mean everything is all of a sudden going to be roses. But, at the very least, we'll finally have some semblance of a check on the Bush Administration. Which, in case you're wondering, is a very, very, very, very good thing.
If the Dems do take the Senate, then a Dem led Legislative Branch will be a significant check on the Executive Branch. And, as importantly, the Dems will be able to push through some real, beneficial changes. Such as tax relief for the lower and middle classes, an energy policy that doesn't simply siphon money into the oil companies, a medicare prescription drug plan that puts the needs of retirees over drug companies, etc.
Clearly I hope the Dems take the Senate. I have a midterm tomorrow so I should get some rest. But I might stay up a bit to see how the Senate turns out. Lol.
Also, major props to Arizona (a red state!) for striking down a Gay Marriage Ban. Unfortunately it seems every other state that had a ban on the ballot has passed it. But also a few boos towards Arizona for passing some xenophobic anti-immigration measures.
In conclusion, the people have spoken for change (though maybe they should have come to their senses two years ago?!?! better late than never I guess). The Dems take control of the House and have a great shot at taking over the Senate. What's next? Obama in 2008!!
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I too am pleased with the election results over all . . . I actually gave some money to McCaskill in Missouri through Emily's List - a group devoted to electing pro-choice women candidates. I was also pleased to see SD voters reject the abortion ban. The truth is that the majority of Americans don't want Roe overturned. The gay marriage bans passing was a disappointment . . . I just hope people begin to realize that gay people aren't demons threatening the country. but change comes slowly sometimes
I'm so excited. Honestly. The country has really spoken for change.
(And my dad won, too.)
Overall, I'm very pleased with the election results but agree that it's not time to rest yet. It's just a beginning.
:)
Peace,
Thailand Gal
~*~*
Yeah! This is good news for Canada too, because our politics are closely tied to American politics. Ohh, and also good work to South Dakotians (??) who voted against the proposed abortion ban which would have been the most restictive in the country.
Good luck on the mid-term!
As an independent conservative, I too am quite excited that the democrats took the house and now it looks as if they will take the Senate. George Bush has been out of control, spending money as if it grew on trees, and the war that gets worse and worse every day, it is unreal. I voted for him in 2000, but voted for Kerry in 2004. In the midterm election I voted Democratic for both my Congressman and even for DiFi as my Senator. I majored in Political Science and I remember taking a class on comparative electoral systems and it is not unexpected for the President's party to lose seats during midterm elections, especially during war time, so I am not sure how much of a referendum this on the Bush administration as a whole, but it is surely something to be noted.
ryan - sounds like you're more a fan of the old school GOP - small government, controlled spending, a libertarian approach to personal freedoms . . . I grew up in GOP strong hold Orange County - Republicans would describe themselves as fiscally conservative, but socially moderate or liberal . . . that GOP is now best represented by Schwarzenegger - the one bright spot for the GOP - hopefully, his approach will open the eyes of the GOP national party
Diane, you are spot on! I am in favor of small government, very controlled spending. I like Schwezenegger most of the time due to the fact that he actually seems to be for the most part working in a bipartisan fashion in CA. I was against him in the Special election of 2005 when he tried to fuck the working people over like nurses, teachers, firefighters etc. But he did say that it was a mistake in retrospect, and I respect someone who will at least tell the truth. Phil (DUMBASS) Angelides sunk his campaign even before it truly got off the ground by telling people the 1st thing he would do when he got into office was to raise taxes and grant illegal alien, no not undocument workers like the far left and big business folks would like to call them, but illegal aliens drivers licenses.
Diane - Good for you! I bet McCaskill won due to your support!
Marcia - Hooray! And hooray for your dad!
Thai Gal - I agree, it is just the beginning. Thanks for stopping by!
Mishy - I hope this is good news for Canada. I also hope some of Canada will rub off on us. And thanks for wishing me luck on my test.
Ryan - Are you that rare species? Log Cabin Republican? I'm a registered Green so we probably don't agree on much. Maybe Gay Marriage? You are for it, right? Hah, just joking with you. But it is funny you bring up the "6-year itch" theory. Slate's David Greenberg has a great piece on the subject. I think the exit polls and results prove that this was a referendum on both the Bush Admin (the Iraq War) and Republicans in general (rampant corruption and the unfortunate Foley scandal). But I also thought the same issues would help the Dems in 2004 and that didn't happen.
And I'm going to have to comment on the illegal immigrant issue. As long as there are jobs for illegal immigrants they will cross the borders. And not only are these jobs unwanted by US citizens, these jobs (and the illegal immigrants who fill them) are a vital cog in our economy. California's economy would crumble without their labor. Now I don't know what the solution is but something like a guest worker program would be a lot more honest and efficient for our society and economy. And as guest workers clearly they should be entitled to a driver's license.
v - totally agree with you on the immigrant issue . . .
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