Latest polls predict a blow-out loss for Democrats in November

[Matt Collins]

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0910/41823.html

[Zippyjuan]

We'll see what happens. A couple of things to consider. One is that even though people say they don't like Congress, they do like and tend to re-elect their own representatives at a pretty high rate. Second, it is typical that when one party controls all three branches as the Democrats do now, the voters do have a tendency to go the other way in the next election. They don't like either party in total control. My guess? Dems lose the House but keep the senate. The poll was a generic "what party do you like" not any particular candidates. Basically asking do you like the party in charge to still be in charge.

[Anti Federalist]

We'll see what happens. A couple of things to consider. One is that even though people say they don't like Congress, they do like and tend to re-elect their own representatives at a pretty high rate. Second, it is typical that when one party controls all three branches as the Democrats do now, the voters do have a tendency to go the other way in the next election. They don't like either party in total control. My guess? Dems lose the House but keep the senate. The poll was a generic "what party do you like" not any particular candidates. Basically asking do you like the party in charge to still be in charge.

http://www.opensecrets.org/bigpicture/reelect_img.php?chamb=H

[Pericles]

And about half of those that don't get re-elected are first termers - after surviving the first re-election, it just about takes dynamite to get rid of them.

[Anti Federalist]

And about half of those that don't get re-elected are first termers - after surviving the first re-election, it just about takes dynamite to get rid of them.

That, sadly.^^

[Matt Collins]

http://www.opensecrets.org/bigpicture/reelect_img.php?chamb=H

That is the most depressing thing I have ever seen :(:(:(:(:(


I think I'm gonna cry.

[Anti Federalist]

That is the most depressing thing I have ever seen :(:(:(:(:(


I think I'm gonna cry.

Sorry to wreck your day, but now you know why us doom and gloomers are, the way we are. :(

[james1906]

And most of that turnover are flukes when the sitting critter is plagued by some sort of scandal (bribes, affairs, etc).

[oyarde]

In 1994 , there was a 54 seat change .

[GunnyFreedom]

In 1994 , there was a 54 seat change .

which was soon remedied by McCain-Feingold. :mad:

[oyarde]

which was soon remedied by McCain-Feingold. :mad:

I could be wrong , but expect to exceed 54 this time . Maybe 60 .

[GunnyFreedom]

I could be wrong , but expect to exceed 54 this time . Maybe 60 .

only because people are REALLY pissed this year. :)

[oyarde]

only because people are REALLY pissed this year. :)

Progress smells good !

[QueenB4Liberty]

only because people are REALLY pissed this year. :)

Hope so.

[oyarde]

only because people are REALLY pissed this year. :)

We all have to do our part to continue to educate people . More will be pissed when they figure out how bad they have been taken.

[georgiaboy]

and the over/under on continued gov't growth after November?

Trillions to one.

[amy31416]

It's too soon to give the GOP authority again--they need to bleed for what they did during the Bush years.

[low preference guy]

It's too soon to give the GOP authority again--they need to bleed for what they did during the Bush years.

the people who will get authority are mostly newcomers. they'll defund Obama's projects and we'll get gridlock or government shutdown. does it ever get any better than that? i don't think so.

[Petar]

I'm looking forward to GOP sweep.

I think that it will create a Democrat insurgency, Tea Party style, and I think that it will probably take an anti-war form.

Also, a Rand Paul win makes it worth it to me as well.

[oyarde]

the people who will get authority are mostly newcomers. they'll defund Obama's projects and we'll get gridlock or government shutdown. does it ever get any better than that? i don't think so.

This is my thought as well . No more spending increases , no ignorant Unconstitutional bills being voted yes for , no more bills not being read . These new people will be aware of why they were sent there .

[amy31416]

the people who will get authority are mostly newcomers. they'll defund Obama's projects and we'll get gridlock or government shutdown. does it ever get any better than that? i don't think so.


This is my thought as well . No more spending increases , no ignorant Unconstitutional bills being voted yes for , no more bills not being read . These new people will be aware of why they were sent there .

I admire your optimism (both of you.) Hope it comes to pass.

[oyarde]

I admire your optimism (both of you.) Hope it comes to pass.

I hope so too . Beer on me if it does .

[amy31416]

I hope so too . Beer on me if it does .

:) Looking forward to it on several levels.

[oyarde]

:) Looking forward to it on several levels.

lol

[Stary Hickory]

The GOP had better remember why they got tossed out on their asses to begin with. I am getting tired of this krap. I am glad to see the Democrats getting reamed, God knows they deserve it and they HAVE to go because they are standing in between me and my health care freedom.

[Kregisen]

http://www.opensecrets.org/bigpicture/reelect_img.php?chamb=H

It's just fucking unbelievable. Democracy does NOT work. 432 congressmen and 95% of those are kings, living off the $160,000 paychecks from the masses to do the will of their highest bidder.

[libertybrewcity]

Let's hope the 7-10% or more that are new can work to get some good stuff passed. I am hoping that the incumbents in office will go along with the tea party pols.