is this the bitter end of the republican revolution as Nancy pelosi takes control of the house?
928043
The only thing bitter about this end has been cause by the Republicans.  The first order of business ff or the democrats is to clean up the colossal mess left by those who abandoned their own principles.  Fiscal conservatism was replace by trillions in debt.  Moral value leadership was replaced by the news of Abramoff, Foley and Haggard.  A strong defense was ruined by the war in Iraq, leaving the military hobbled and the Generals and troops demoralized by such a loony policy ( William F. Buckley ).  Democrats have a lot of clean up to do.  If the Republicans had handled their mandate properly, their would be no democratic victory today.
703129
I'm extremely happy with the results.  I haven't been happy about an election since 98.  I'm even more glad for Nancy Pelosi being the first female speaker of the house.  She's awesome.
277899
For better or worse, it'll still be a Republican. Admit it or not, the Dems STILL don't have a PLAN for anything of substance. That's the prime failing that will keep them out of the White House for another decade or more. \n\nIf whining were votes, they'd have been in a long time ago.
118092
I've rigged up all the electronic voting machines so I can assure the GOP will have a win, and gain three more seats. \n\nMy guess is that if things keep going bad for the GOP, that they will lose seats in both the congress and the house, but it looks like the GOP, is starting to turn around some of the games the dems have been playing. For instance Harry Reids, link to dealings with Abramoff. Over the last seven years the Nation has become polarized, I think that the vote will be close unless something really dramatic happens.
771297
Not long. Pelosi is tough... she will play Bush's game for a while but she has not forgotten the way Bush refused to listen to any common sense coming from the Democrats.  She will accomplish what they came to do.  Hopefully the stem cell issue will be brought back into the table!
479106
The whole administration is on the ropes... but no one is going to do anything until the election... they are just going to drag the Republican party down so far that no one with a mind will vote for it...\nI don't think I've ever seen one administration do so much damage to a party in my lifetime...
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.
704327
Dancing and fireworks...\n\nI danced around the livingroom a bit when I heard but not on the 7th... on the 8th... when it was finally determined the Democrats not only had won the majority of the House but also the Senate.\n\nLet's just hope that the democrats are able to FIX some of the mess the Republic party has gotten us into.
940103
Impeachment starts in the House and ends in the Senate. The honey moon is over. Bush will veto anything Congress sends him except the confirmation of Gates. Also without the 2/3 vote in the Senate Congress is somewhat at a dis-advantage still. The repubs. will just filibuster any positive legislation, it's the only card they have to play. Democrats have no choice but to play the best card in the hand. The investigations will be greater than Nixon and Clinton added. BTW, how many Republicans are now looking for work?\nThey just lost the do nothing jobs in Government in every State.
775464
speaker of the house of represenatives\n\nwhich as of 1/19/07, will be Nancy Pelosi\n\nthat is odd though.
760268
It is anybody's ballgame. This country is split down the middle when it comes to voters. No one is winning in a landslide next week. It will be interesting and no matter what the outcome, as a Republican I will respect the votes, win or loose. I do believe that Dem control of either house will hurt the Dem's in 08. To close a look at these people will not sit well with the majority of Americans, the fringe left will love it but they are a small % of the party.
488173
This is a dictatorship. Presidency R, House R, Senate R, Supreme Court R, = Dictator. Nobody to oppose him or their party right now. No vote from the people. The mans ratings are 30%, and in Congress it's only 35% that are really supporting president Bush. The Republicans are bailing daily on his Presidency. I look for indictments coming after the November elections. Impeachment could be imminent.
891487
Not long with Nancy Pelosi in charge of the House agenda...I'm kind of giddy too!!!\nhttp://stream.paranode.com/imc/portland/images/2003/12/276084.jpg\nhttp://portland.indymedia.org/en/2003/12/276083.shtml
565373
There were many Republicans that were going to be looking over Libertarian or Democrat candidates because they were unhappy with the ineffectiveness of GOP elected leaders.  But for all of those who would have simply vowed to sit home or vote for the other guy just to punish ours--Pelosi made clear what the stakes were, very high. She just slapped those from the GOP who were going to defect for a time.  I'd say that was a mistake, for sure.
803940
Scary isn't it.\n\nWell, we will find out today if this is the type of person America wants representing them as Speaker of the House. \n\nShe also believes in:\n\nEntitlements for the poor paid by high taxes. She plans on raising taxes, all taxes not simply overturning the Bush tax cuts. Which, by the way, included tax cuts that saved MiddleClass American families $2,000 a year.  Gone. She wants them repealed immediately. \n\nNancy Pelosi has a strong anti-military attitude. She has voted against every piece of legislation brought before the House to better equipt our men and women serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.\n\n\nLegalized drugs\n\nUnfettered abortion rights (partial birth abortions)\n\nNo parental notification for minors seeking abortions. Not control over whether a minor can actually have an abortion, just notifying Mom and Dad whether their minor child is seeking an abortion.. \n\nRehab not punishment for dangerous criminals\n\nNo border restrictions. She has *invited* illegal aliens to come to San Fransico, they are "welcome".. \n\nAnti-christian values.\n\nPS... Well Map, it is a referendum on Pelosi. If the Democrats win the majority of the House from the Republicans today she will be the Speaker of the House and third in line to be President if something should happen to Bush and Cheney. The type of woman she is DOES MATTER. \n\nIf you want a person like Pelosi to be Commander and Chief of our military then by all means ignore how she would rape the military budget. If you believe that criminals can be rehabilitated and should not be punished, ignore the facts. If you believe that an organization like NAMBLA should be supported by a potential President of the United States, ignore that too. Wake up Map...
93523
a result of US republican efforts to distabilize democracy.
185412
Our Country is more divided that I have ever seen it. With the illegal immigration problem now, that divides us even more. The Republicans have instilled all the fear with their politics and methods. The people are growing farther apart everyday because of their party preferences. I am getting real sick of Republicans bashing and being cruel to Americans. It's way out of control, and they are teaching their children to hate people. I think it's really sick and dysfunctional behavior. It's pretty bad when you have a 12 year old saying your trash because you might have voted for President Clinton. It's happening on these pages, right here, everyday now.