Now that the Democrats have taken over Ohio, what changes are we likely to see?
928176
I am so glad we don't have a crook as the new Secretary of state.  Jennifer Brunner spoke at our voting rights conference debate 3 weeks ago so she is probably going to have more honest elections.\n\nThe biggest thrill is that Blackwell lost (I hought sure they would rig the election for him for his huge roll in helping steal Ohio for Bush in 2004..and what a poor showing 37% to 60% for Strickland.\n\nOne thing I don't think they will even consider is thinking about cutting medicaid to sick, homeless people making less than $115 a month to balance their budget (while keeping the ripoff nursing homes since they were reps greater campaign contributors like the republicans did till thankfully they got that unexpected windfall..to be that poor, homeless, and sick and they take away your antipycotic meds or insulin or chemo is just cruel.  A former minister like Strickland would not even consider a bill like that.\n\nWhtever they do, it will be better than what Taft could do
1107580
If the election was today, maybe.  It would probably be a pretty even split at this point, but the Democrats may have a slight edge today.  Politics, like the weather, changes every five minutes.  Republicans will reunite and place 100% of support behind their selection.  Democrats will fracture and split then end up with the "one that won, not the one we want" candidate.  We won't really know who is going to win until November 2008.  But this is gonna be a fun election.  There'll be more skeletons, scandals, mud slinging, and hate talk than any election before.  It's gonna be a wild ride and I plan on getting there early and getting a good seat.
777111
The war and battles...US and Iraq...this country and that....too much.\nI voted Democrat and hopefully make a change, only time will tell.
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.
125849
More democratic?  I don't know what you mean.  The only think I can think of is the end of slavery.
763472
*sigh* unfortunately it's most likely going to be more of the same old crap.  Just like the republicans were pretty much corrupted by all their power, the same will likely happen to the democrats.\n\nWell, that's assuming they're going to stay in power past the next election.  I guess we can all hope that we'll see some actual positive changes in the upcoming months.... but I'm not holding my breath.
964425
As long as this is a capitalist country. controlled mainly by big business, we will be seen as opportunist's.But the Democrats do a much better job of disguising this.and wont more for the people , So Yes things will improve.with the Republicans not having so much power.I pray for my country. God Bless The United States Of America. May we be a beacon of light for freedom and justice in the world.and please. no more killing of innocents.
726617
They will raise our taxes and spend money on new pork-barrel projects, just like Democrats have always done.  They will cut and run from the radical terrorists and expose us all to new terrorist attacks in America.  They will amend the Second Amendment of the Constitution and try to take away our rights to own firearms.  They will permit abortion on demand under all circumstances.  Read their websites and then read between the lines.  What they avoid telling you before election time is just as important as what they advertise.\n\nI see that "dakota29575" has his eye on the stock market, which has already gone down for the last 6 consecutive days, as it appears that the Democrats may gain control of the House or the Senate, and maybe both.  The Democrats won't TRY to take the market down.  It goes down in FEAR of Democrat control, and their "Tax and spend" policy, which creates inflation.
882911
Sherrod Brown wins the Ohio Senate seat currently occupied by Republican incumbent Mike DeWine.\n\nTed Strickland wins the position of Governor over Republican opponent Ken Blackwell.\n\nIssues 1 and 2 passed, 3 and 4 failed, and 5 passed.
695088
As a former Ohioan (just left in June) I was glad to hear the results. I have talked to some of my friends there today and they are happy. We were concerned that the Republican gubernatorial candidate in particular was just too conservative, compared to our own views. Like many states, Ohio is not homogeneous. I lived in Youngstown and found that my local community (not just the university) tended to be pretty heavily Democrat and liberal. \n\nI think that at least some Ohioans voted against Republicans as a way to vote against Taft, though he was on his way out anyway. Not fair or a good way to choose how to vote, but I think it happens regularly and that there was that sort of message voting going on all over the country yesterday.
538830
What makes you think democrats will be any better?  It is dog eat dog in washington and everyone is out for kickbacks and power.  I don't think a change in party really helps anybody but the lobbists who have invested so much money in the candidate of their choice. \n\nWe have to look at each person who runs individually, regardless of their party and evaluate them based on their character and their ideas.
947922
Seriously?  Not much!  I think there will be endless investigations and allegations of wrongdoing.  \n\nI don't think the Dem's will actually be able to roll back all the tax breaks that the last congress passed.  I think the tax cuts will get another extension, etc, etc.\n\nThere will be  more vetoes from the President.\n\nI don't see any more conservative qualified judges getting appointed.  \n\nThe Democrats will have to work with the current administration, and there will probably be reduced funding for the war on terror.  \n\nI'm hoping that the Patriot act is not scaled back, it may be though.   \n\nI don't see things becoming more bipartisan, I think issues will continue to be polarized along party lines.
743261
i don't recall the exact numbers but the consensus seems to be a dem takeover of the house, gop holds the senate...we'll see
697767
Yes. It is time for a real change...it is time to let the Democrats play offense.  Here is their agenda and it is time we need these changes to take effect in our country....\nHonest Leadership & Open Government\nDemocrats will end the Republican culture of corruption and restore a government as good as the people it serves.\n\nReal Security & A New Direction in Iraq \nDemocrats want to protect Americans at home and lead the world by telling the truth to our troops, our citizens and our allies, and we will heed the advice of our commanders on the ground and force a change in the failed Republican strategy in Iraq.\n\nEnergy Independence & Lower Gas Prices\nDemocrats want to create a cleaner, greener and stronger America by reducing our dependence on foreign oil, eliminating billions in subsidies for oil and gas companies and developing energy alternatives.\n\nMore Jobs, Better Pay & College Access for Everyone\nDems. will create jobs that stay in America, raise the minimum wage, and open the doors to college for every American. \n\nHealthcare that Works for Everyone & Life-Saving Cures\nDemocrats have made it clear that they want to join 36 other industrialized nations in making sure everyone has access to affordable health care, and we will make decisions to invest in stem cell and other medical research based on science, not politics.\n\nRetirement Security\nLastly, the Democrats will ensure that a retirement with dignity is the right and expectation of every single American, starting with protecting workers' pensions expanding saving incentives and preventing the privatization of social security.
727413
Some things will. It also paves the way for more moderate/liberal Democrats who are actually more in tune with the post baby boomer generation.\n\nThings take time.\nLast night was a start!
703464
They will be under the microscope for certain. THe real message behind the Nov. 7th election was not just we are tired of Bush, but that America is fed up with many issues. The democrats promised changes, will they deliver? Is the fear ture about tax increases, will cuts in health care be reversed? Many many isues that took them there, will be watched by millions of voters and make for media grandstanding, and after all the 08 presidentual elections will be directly impacted by the actions or inactions of the new congress
506806
How about E...f u c k the republicans and f u c k the democrats.  Hopefully some new party will emerge in that time that takes the baseline consevative look with a feel for liberal change.  All I know is I'm voting for S.B. Squarepants, Esq. again...he'd do a better job that any constituent backed monkey puppet that runs.