Do you think Bush was campaigning so hard at the end, because he knew that if the Dems take Congress?
828751
More than likely a little of both. Mind you that would mean that there were 2 thoughts in his head at the same time so I rather doubt the first reason. Seriously though, of course Bush as leader of the Party campaigned for control , every president campaigns during mid-term elections. As far as his worrying about having his administration investigated, he believes he is right and lives by the Alfred E. Newman philosophy"What? Me worry?" All I hope is that at least now there are some checks in place and other voices(other than God) will be heard.
894937
It would be political suicide for the dems to defund the war.\n\nThey will have to compromise.  Remember, the new dems tend to be more to the center, not the left.  I think they are already saying they cannot impeach Mr. Bush, and they cannot just "cut n run."\n\nLet's hope they keep their senses about them.
923270
This is a very good analogy, and I tend to agree with you. Back in the days when political necessity required me to take a hard anti-Bush approach, I summed it up this way "Bush may be a jerk, but he is our jerk, so back off. We will deal with him." We have. We now have a Democratically controlled Congress. That will help everyone. As to the outsiders, it is the same thing, we are in control. We have, and are, addressing the extremes, so, again, back off.
715098
During the Gulf War the Congress was Democratic.  Bush got bipartisan support because he had a true multi-national mandate, and a clear objective.
170463
yes, of course it would be hard but sometimes sacrifices must be made for the greater good.\n\nand bush is not doing it for the greater good. he has his own agenda.
807941
Our government was designed to be a system of checks and balances.  For the last 6 years the republican party has ruled, unchecked.  The election of a democratic congress will simply restore the system that is supposed to be in place.  Bush will have a harder time trying to push things through a democratic congress than he did a republican one.  Lets hope that whatever does get accomplished is what Americans want, not just what one party perceived as the most beneficial to them and their constituents.
923262
Yes, I believe that does mean the end of the Bush Dictatorship. WOOO HOOO go Democrats. Hillary for 08!!!
1078212
I personally think Bush is trying to finish Daddy's job. the Job Daddy's couldn't do! I think if people are going to come to the US or other country's the need to do it right. There are some Illegals out there that are here to make an honest living and do better for them self and there family. I am parted on that one. I think let the ones who are here stay the ones who want to come over have them do it right. It is sad. all Bush did was fuck the US over! here Clinton just started to get us on tract after the first bush! and someone will have to come in and clean up this mess also! it was such a close race this last term! unfortunately I live in a red state! where gays have no rights and yet men own women when they are married. I live in Oklahoma it is so far behind in the times. anyway. If bush wast elected we would not have had any problems. I know allot of people who praised him at fist now the regrets voting him in. All he is doing is trying to prove him self to DADDY, he is a greedy son of a bitch! sorry for going on and on.
958469
They will realize it the same time the democrats realize President Bush is not running and stop attacking him.  \n\n\nDouble standards are a motherfu$$er
1128954
Why not , he had to cut something . Oh , that's right he did cut taxes ( for the wealthy ) and now he has to make that up by cutting benefits for our veterans . Who are they , only the people who have fought ,  died and bleed for this country . So Bush  can have the freedom to screw them over .  Did he ever fight for his country , not if Daddy could buy his way out of it . He should have to go out in the field with the  military to see for himself what is happening to the soldiers. \n\nOh by the way , before you call someone a liar , look it up for yourselves at : www.vertans.gov/democratic/press/109th/3-17-05budget
952469
He is winning the Democrats over.   They trust him more than they do Harry Reid.\nThe Democrats are ready to surrender.
842824
I think that Bush cost us (republicans) the election. I think that people were voting against bush rather than for a canidate. THAT worries me. I am one of those people that, even though I am a republican at heart, I feel regardless of party affiliation, it should be whoever's best for the job. And I don't necessarily know if those voted WERE best. I just hope those elected PROVE to the country that the voters didn't make a mistake.
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
99065
The way the Republicans are imploding the best Democrate strategy is the old Replublican strategy - attack, attack, attack and don't say anything of substance.\n\nDo you remember the Gore vs. Bush debates. Bush said nothing of substance and Gore had an answer for everything. Who won the election? Bush did the right thing and said nothing of substance. Just repeat all the standard platitudes.\n\nFor the Dems now is not the time to reveal any agendas. It only gives the GOP more time to attack. It's like meat for a lion.\n\nBy the way, I voted for Reagan, Bush Sr., Clinton and Bush Jr., so I obviously have no bias.
787997
I think the polls have shown long before the election how much the citizens trusted bush. He will still have that smirk on his face. bush will still find a way to blame Democrates for all.
831193
I'm happy. The Republican controlled Congress was a rubber stamp for Bush and that breaks the balance of power that there should be in a democracy. Now with a Democrat controlled House and Senate he is going to negotiate and not going to be able to do anything he wants.
604745
Answer that and you'll know how Bush "won."