it seems the republicans are taking the lead on the senate, but the democats are taking the lead on the house?
926640
Take into consideration there are still a lot of votes out there...but here's my take on it.\n\nThe majority of controversy, as well as disapproval, has taken place with the senate.  House representatives tend to be more in-touch with constituents because they're almost constantly working for re-election (since their terms are only 2 years, as opposed to the Senate 6-year term).  Approval ratings for reps are substantially higher, and they are well-known locally. Again, though, anything can happen tonight, there's still a lot undecided.
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.
807486
The senate could go into a tie.\n\nIt is possible neither party will win!
860596
I'd have to say neither.\n\nDemocrats are bad as usual.\nRepublicans have bad representation.\n\nThis country is divided over too many things. Who do you want to control the house and senate? The party which has tried and at this point is messing up (Repubs) or the party that bashes them for it but has no plan for their own (Demos). Think about that when you vote.
747359
Last time I checked the Democrats are not in charge. There is actually a balance now, before the republicans controlled everything and were "in charge."
973217
"Didn't they foresee the tables could get turned?"\n\nNo. There are 2 kinds of Republicans. One type has a one fiscal quarter horizon arising out of business mentality of looking mostly at immediate results, and short term profits. A few knocks on the head will cure these guys. The other, infinitely more dangerous type, fully expected to make this a one party nation.
740440
You must read your newspaper very closely, you are right.  The reason is because the republican agenda is to put their self-aggrandizement over the common good.  This isn't to say that democrats are righteous and sagacious, but they seem to be much less corrupt and full of bologna than the republicans (have you seen Hastert lately? he looks like Humpty Dumpty).
138159
The republicans hold the majority in the Senate. The democrats are trying to get an investigation going but they are blocked by the majority. There are only a couple of republicans brave enough to go against their President.
821568
If they don't lose at least one of the 2 houses I will be personally convinced that Diebold (Republican) voting machines are running the country and that democracy as we know it is dead.  We need a third party to keep the Dems and the Republicans honest and answering to the people instead of their own selfish interests.  Absolute power corrupts and I don't think it matters who is in that power seat - bring on a third party that really cares about things that matter like the environment.  We need bold, new leadership.
827612
It's ending right now. If the Democrats don't take a majority in both houses as predicted, they will certainly make gains. The pendulum is starting to swing the other way. Now all the Democrats need to do is nominate a strong presidential candidate who won't let himself (or herself) be defined by the Republicans.
672071
First of all.... Go Democrats~!  \n\n\n      the republicans are running scared you can tell by all the negative answers they are giving you on here.. \nor let me say the 29% that are still behind the republicans
796025
I agree about the Senate. There has been a clear shift to the Reps the last few days. I also think Lieberman will join the Rep caucus. House is also getting closer, but I still think that odds favor the Dems. I've only recently learned how many ex reps are running as Dems. I'm not sure what this means. I think we will be in for a very long night.
320402
The Republicans control Congress, and the Democrats are spineless.\n\nMaybe the Dems will grow some balls after they win back the Congress in November.
910484
The Republicans are keeping their distance from him, \nwith good reason.
129806
repubs by a slight margin
848716
it's a ploy made up by the republicans . they know that a low turn out give them a better chance at wining tomorrow .vote don't let the bureaucrats do it for you
819799
Well, now that the Democrats are doing fairly well, there doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the machines anymore.  What a coincidence!!  Just wait though, if they lose, they will have to blame it on something or somebody else though.  Its how they roll.