How many Republicans think they will keep control of Congress, and why do you think America will let you?
603872
Most (not all) will be suprised when the lose control of the House & lose their mandate (maybe even lose) the Senate.
443378
they're just bitter that they're in the minority. there's nothing they can do to set policy in the country, so they just b itch and try to discredit others. expect more of that this fall when republicans retain both houses of congress.
1127369
I completely relate.  I'm a Republican because the Republican party WAS the party of small government.  We now have two parties that are both for big government and third parties have almost no chance of winning.  I think there are many Americans who feel as we do, and I hope that our voices will be heard.  We have the power to vote them out, and I hope we exercise that power.
1083858
The republicans don't actually, have controll of the legislative branch and the judicial branch. You can only have control of the legislature if you have both two-thirds of the senate and has more than half of the house. Judges are not necessarily involved in politics, my dad is a judge and it is illegal for him to announce his political party, and Justices are limited by the Constitution.\n\n----------------------------------------------------------------\n\nFor Shannon we wouldn't be so far in debt if the countries like Japan, Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Great Britan, and countless other countries would pay off their war debts to the United States. No country has ever paid the U.S. back for protecting them or compensating for losses in money and men because of the other countries actions.
821576
Great! Why people didn't see that the Republicans are slimy, underhanded bastards during the 2004 elections is beyond me.  Bush's approval rating is 41%.  And almost 75% of voters said in exit polls that "corruption" was the number 1 factor in their decision to vote Democratic rather than Republican.  Now I hope that the Dems can win the Senate as well.\n\nInteresting also how history repeats itself.  A quote from Thomas Jefferson:\n\n"A little patience, and we shall see the reign of witches pass over, their spells dissolve, and the people, recovering their true sight, restore their government to its true principles. It is true that in the meantime we are suffering deeply in spirit, and incurring the horrors of a war and long oppressions of enormous public debt......If the game runs sometimes against us at home we must have patience till luck turns, and then we shall have an opportunity of winning back the principles we have lost, for this is a game where principles are at stake."\n--Thomas Jefferson, 1798, after the passage of the Sedition Act.
983131
For your first question: Republicans think they can even control reality. What is- just is. Republicans are notorious for complimenting the emperor on his fine new clothes when the emperor, in reality, is naked- remember that fairy tale? They are always trying to create their own reality and tell us what to think. On your last question- good point. Corrupt people have to lie to sustain their way of life. The best way to do it is to own the media and try to control how we perceive things. If the Democrats are not in the lead, they will be. This Republican reign of power has talked down to the American people long enough.
647284
I am a Democrat, and America is totally aware of how the Republicans come across in the World. Over 70% of America doesn't support them, and Congress gets voted in November of this year. The Republicans are going to be history, gone. George Bush could be indicted if the Congress is the Majority Democrat, and then impeached. I hope the World knows that America has more then one political party and will forgive us for what the Republicans have done in the last 6 years.
951862
Right now the republicans are using scare tactics to try and hold their position.\n" If Democrats take over, they will withdraw from the war and make every American citizen a target or terror!!!"\nGive me a break.\nRegardless the political agenda, Americans will vote by what they want from the government, not what the government wants from them, even though it may not make a difference.\nJust watch what happens, and maybe you will agree it is time to change ALL of government, not just the persons in it.
841038
We need to keep republicans from dividing the country.
781187
the republican agenda has been denounced by the electorate and if they  stay with their (stay the course) policy thier era is not only over it will be dead...remember cheney said that no matter what the election results he said stay the course, HOW ARROGANT  his response is a slap in the face of the electorate and if history tells us anything its this, americans dont like to be ignored or taken lightly. so in closing if they stay the course they will lose the senate and the presidency next election
817935
Keeping liberals out of power.  They will cut and run in the war on terror and destroy this economy with tax increases.  \n\nI am a lifetime Republican voter and am fed up with the party.  Democrats scare me a lot.
672640
I posted this before but here goes again anyway.\n\nUnless the Republican Congress can align its border policy with conservative values and pass legislation that ends illegal immigration the Republicans will loose both houses in November and the Presidency in 2008.\n\nMany Americans will not vote for anyone that sells out on this issue and allows the illegal immigration of nearly 20 million Mexicans (depending on who you believe) into this country to stand.\n\nThe stakes are high and the issues fundamental to our nation’s security, economic well being and core belief in the sovereignty of our people, respect for the law and dignity of all immigrants looking to build a legitimate future in America.\n\nMake no mistake, this is a critical moment in America and the decisions made will have a lasting impact on our prosperity, culture and futures of our children.
1017068
I vote Republican almost no matter what.  Even though things may ~appear~ bad today, think about America had John Kerry won...  insurgency in iraq would be out of control as we pulled out...  taxes would be higher (someone has to pay for the extra benefits he'd offer to illegals)...  the Supreme Court would be so liberal, it'd make FDR happy - free speech would be gradually limited, but hey, you wouldn't even need to be a doctor to perform an abortion anymore...  I think of the alternatives, and make my mind up well before any election.
897329
The checks and balances of our governmental system will not allow them to do this unilaterally.  The can apply pressure and have more ability to control the debates on what will be done but they still do not have the 2/3 to 3/4 majority needed to do things by themselves, they will need Republican cooperation.
363842
Yes I am open minded enough to do that. However I more believe the spoken word and actions that are done by people in control. For instance the repuglicans say they back the constitution when in fact they are taking rights away almost every election, and it is the democrtatic party that stands more for the bill of rights.
215129
Conservatives, in general. I am fearful that more people will believe their terrible sick spin on things. I grew up believing that you go to work, PAY YOUR TAXES, and everything would take care of itself. It is americas shame not to help its own people and throw 400 billion into a bad war that shouldn't have never been.
935310
I'll go with 33, I think they will take control of the house.\n\nSenate will still be 50-49 GOP