Will the democrats take over the congress and senate?
354454
Yes, when hell freezes over
872893
Democrats will more than likely win control of the house. Republicans would have to win all of the toss up races to prevent it. \n\nSenate is way too close to call. The only state no poll is showing an advantage for is Virginia. Both democrats and republicans need this state to retain control.
1057991
it will unless we the people start voting for the right people. also there has to be balance in washington. one party has to balance the other. when one party controls everything-the house, senate, and presidency that is not good. we the voters use to elect democrats and republicans equally. we need checks and balances.
957081
They are voted in by the majority party of the House.\nIf the Dems take the house. Pelosi will be the speaker of the House.
1031433
regain majority in congress
948948
Not until Jan. when the Democrats take control.  Right now the Republicans are still in power.
150502
George bush ownes the Democrats
938842
The democrats have gotten control of the senate.
824980
That's exactly what will happen. The Dem's. love to keep people dependent.
791022
As long as the Democrats can make a decent decision for once in Congress; we wont quite, we wont surrender. Thats what America was built on. But hey, when Congress pulls us out and a couple of 9/11's come, it'l be all those Americans that voted Democrats fault, and them, and their families will suffer
709789
Yes. Liberal nut-jobs are in charge of Congress.
444795
No, and maybe. It depends on if a democratic majority is returned to congress this year, if we leave it for the repulicans it will never happen.
826835
"While majority Democrats will have the power to demand information from the White House and control the federal pursestrings, their constitutional ability to control defense and foreign policy issues will be limited. The president still commands the armed forces and oversees diplomatic dealings with other nations.\n\nFurther, even though Democrats will control the Senate, they will do so only by a narrow 51-49 margin. Democrats will lack the two-thirds majorities needed to override presidential vetoes and enact bills the White House might oppose, and the 60 votes needed to prevent Senate Republicans from filibustering legislation."\n\n\nThey may preach change, but they lack the power to enforce it.
746602
Very interesting point.  The only reason dems got control was because of the blue-dog conservative democrats who were elected this time around.  America hasn't gone less conservative...only less republican.  Now, the dem leadership isn't taking the hint.  Instead, they're reeling to the left once again.  Should be interesting.  I personally think it will open the door for a sweeping Repub victory in '08 - if they get back to their conservative roots.  Great point.
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.
866937
They will probably take away the Bush tax cuts.  Heck, somebody better get some revenue flowing back into Washington.  For the last several years, our tax money has been flying to Iraq as fast as we can print it.\n\nOf course, when the Democrats do the responsible thing about getting this country's financial house in order, the Republicans will point their fingers and call them tax and spend liberals.  \n\nI hope there is an electorate there to remind them that the Democrats may have to tax but only because the Republicans have spent so liberally and irresponsibly.
300179
I believe the Democrats will pick up 10 or so congressional seats and 1-2 senate seats.  Republicans will still control Congress but the Senate will be deadlocked 50 -50 making it difficult for Republicans to push their agenda through. Watch for all Republicans to distance themselves from the President who will go from lame duck to dead duck. Republicans will start harping on Iraq and Democrats will try to take the lead on fighting terrorism and the economy and will be criticizing Republicans for a record deficit, high oil prices, poor Iraqi and Iran policies, and corruption. The Presidential hopefuls will all be trying to balance themselves On the fence --- in other words, politics as usual