Do you want congress to be controlled by the Democrats?
348649
Well what is the alternative --- illegal wars; illegal wiretaps; price gauging at the pumps; record high deficits; inability to secure our borders or our ports; inabaility to help Americans when hurricane disasters hit; corrpution; leaking of classified materials; not being able to join the UN Human Rights commission (first time in 50 years); secret prisions; hated abroad; mistrust among 50% of Americans --- yeah  I am about ready for A democratic controlled congress --- and the breath of fresh air that will come with it.
884349
not necessarily,, but your mostly right,,, Democrats have taken power at a different time in American history; however, we made history,,, and with the technology we have now,, the Congress will be closely scrutinized,, their every move will be recorded,,, the crooks will quickly be thrown out,,, I hope Democrats will retain power forever,, or at least my lifetime,, because I truly believe they are on the most part,, the better direction for America
311281
Good question.  I think we should lock the Senate and Congress up on Capitol Hill, and not let them out until they figure out a way to help everyone that they're supposed to be working for.
15172
I'm no constitutional expert, but technically you may be right.  In the political arena, it's a different matter.  I think that using the filibuster has been the only way the Democrats have had to achieve any kind of bipartisan process.  I realize the majority party rules, but the days of at least some give and take between the aisles are long gone.  I think the threat of filibuster has given the minority party more of a place at the table then they had.
762817
With a Democratic Congress, Bush won't be able to freely do what he wants. It's called a balance of power.\n\nBush hasn't technically been checked in the past with a Republican Congress! That will change. And because both parties share power....more may actually get done.
928431
That's precisely who I would WANT the Democrats to put on their ticket!  ; )\n\nBring 'em on!  I think we can take 'em!\n\nEDIT - I am a REPUBLICAN and would WANT to go against those two - VERY beatable!
891522
I am extremely disappointed that the democrats have taken control of the house & the Senate. I don't think that people realize what is about to happen in our country. War is always a nail in the coffin of the incumbent party. It has always been that way. You guys have no Idea what  you have done!!!!
428738
Excuse me, I think you spell that SUPREME COUP...\n\nand, the answer to your question is YES.  But don't forget:  The weenie Democrats in Congress have helped to deliver the vast majority of the sick sick sick Bu$h agenda for the last 5+ years, including passing his poor nominees right onto the bench.
827124
Sure.........how do you think the Democrats got back in control of Congress????
619390
I agree just for the checks and balances it would be important to have a democratic congress. It has been a free ride for Mr. Bush and that is why he is getting away with so much.
747370
Actually the Democrats want to start doing a draw down on troops as soon as they take office. I sure wouldn't want to be one of the last ones there. Come home in a box that is for sure.
851715
Al Qaeda and Iran now have control of Congress.\nYes, the DEMOCRATS OWE THEM.\nAnd they will repay them.   Democrats always repay our enemies.
700579
I agree in general. You are right in that a lot of the newly elected individuals were moderate and hopefully the things which can and will be done will be more along the mainstream of what is necessary for our nation. I do think we need a new strategy with Iraq but we can not just leave. I just hope the traditional method of the democrats is not the norm. The Dems have historically felt that through taxation they could solve anything. So hopefully those in office will work in a bi partisan effort to solve the issues before them.
1140208
Yeah! Just imagine having only Democrats in charge! (Shiver in the thought of it.)
807637
Thoughtful question. I am a Democrat, and I honestly would not want absolute power. Our government needs checks and balances, thats why it was written into the constitution. After 1994, with Clinton in office and a Republican majority in congress, a lot of things got accomplished. I think have a different party in congress than in the white house is a GOOD thing. Same reason I also think why Iraq is such a disaster now, because there was no oversight whatsoever.
1126203
There's not exactly complete control by the Republican party.  And we've had long runs with the Dems at other points in history... in fact, the Democrats had twenty years (1933-1953) of executive control with F.D.R. and then Truman.  And we did alright.  ;)  In any case, these are elected officials, so if things go sour for a considerable amount of time, the American people will demand a change.  That is a check in and of itself.
747359
Last time I checked the Democrats are not in charge. There is actually a balance now, before the republicans controlled everything and were "in charge."