now that the democrats won the elections.....what does that mean for ?
926428
The only block of voters in Congress who were going to put a stop to it was the House Republicans.  They were going to have enforcement, no amnesty.  They are out of power.
732471
149 - 86  I just hope they have set the tone that extreme leftists wasnt what the people voted for.  These Leftist thought they could use the middle of the road dems to elevate their extreme left agendas but it backfired.  I just hope this continues to happen for the good of this country for now
976219
o the dems won? is that why everbody is so blue? LOL
716564
Bush Administration is totally confused after losing the election to Democrats. Confusion sometimes is contagious. I guess it has transmitted to the employees from the government. People need to elect a better administration.
942216
If you could get a definitive answer for that, you'd be in demand by all political parties.  \n\nI'd say a large dose of apathy, a feeling that one vote won't matter in the large scheme of things.  It's informative to point out that Clinton won his first election (and Nixon lost his first one) by a total of one vote per precinct.
834515
Bad news for the troops.\n\nThe Democrats feel that defeat will serve them politically.  So they will work to ensure that defeat.\n\nThe real losers in this election will be the Iraqi people.
851459
I think a vote for Democrat means conceding that the terrorists have won in swaying our opinion.  They have already succeeded in turning the liberals against out own government and president, which is terribly unfortunate.  But yes, the terrorists need to realize all their killing and all their violence has not swayed the American people and we are still hell bent on stopping them one way or another.
787482
The Democratic campaign line is: Either we win or you cheated.\n\nI guess those Diebold machines aren't so bad after all.\n\nReba K: "Nobody" voted for "that bigot?" Nobody? Really? Zero? Wouldn't that be a first...
975146
Cause they lost. They have little control in the house and a big democrat vote this election, means big democrate trends and likelyhood of a democrat president. I'm actually a republicn, but their needs to be big changes, and I was all about a democraic vote.We've gone down hill, a change in domination of the hosue may help.
894872
Becasue they want to win next week.\n\nThey are controlling the media and are controlling their most radical members to prevent anything from upsetting their goal of ruining the economy and destroying George Bush.\n\nThis election is not about just winning, the Democrats have a distinct personal agenda.
911919
If the republicans win this election, expect the economy to keep rising, more tax cuts, and no more terrorist attacks.\n\nIf the dems. win, expect higher taxes, and more attacks against us.
861454
Well, it should not be seen in terms of "blue" or "red" -really, if you look at an actual demographic map (such as the one Time magazine recently printed) it's in various shades of purple for the most part.  Essentially, it was a generalization, and, like most (if not all) it is false.\n\nThis is more of a backlash against the GOP for a) taking their base for granted, b) failing to do anything of significance for the past two years, and c) an attempt to register annoyance with how the President's run things since his reelection.\n\nThe Democrats won, no question.  But before the more liberal among us celebrate, I would point out that the way the Democrats won was, by and large, running candidates which appeal to moderates and conservatives, instead of more decidedly left-leaning candidates.  And, going back to demographics for a moment, the overall trend is an increase in the number of people at all levels identifying themselves as conservative (but not necessarily Republican).  What it means is that the Democrats have had to move to the right in order to win, and strike a more moderate tone.\n\nPersonally, I think they've needed to do this for quite some time.  But if they try and promote decidedly left-of-center policies now, I don't think the result will be what some seem to expect.  I think moderation is returning to politics, and hopefully, civility will not be far behind.
856741
I think that when the Reps say "winning," they mean having the insurgency (the people who took up arms to get the invaders, I'm sorry, I mean American troops out of their country) to realize that they will never be able to win and will surrender, giving way towards a peaceful (i.e. not violent) condition in Iraq where the Military can train the new military, rebuild the cities, and let the new prime minister enact his new laws, constitution, etc.\n\nThey are at a stalemate right now as the insurgents are also waiting for the US military to realize that they will never be able to win and will surrender, giving way for said insurgency to try to take over the prime minister and put one of their guys in power.\n\nThis stalemate could be forever (literally: have you heard of the 100-year war?); however, it could end tomorrow if the insurgency can give up.  (Which is what the Reps keep hoping for.)\n\nNow that the Reps are no longer controlling, they probably think of their election "losses" as a win.  Going to war was a mistake.  Now if we "pull out," we admit defeat and leave Iraq to the mercy of the insurgency.  But if we stay there, we could be hit with losses and make our sons and brothers kill innocents for years.  We never should have gone.\n\nBut now that the Reps are out, the ultimate blame for "losing" or staying and dying will fall on the Dems.
937496
Although I'm not a Democrat, I accept your congratulations.  Yesterday's election is a reaffirmation of the power of the people in this country.  They saw arrogance and tyranny and took the action necessary to neutralize it.  Yes, it took 6 long years for enough people to recognize it for what it was, but I think it still happened in time to save our country from these deluded egomaniacs.
919254
Well that means if we win the house: We have just gained more than 16 congressional seats...That is always a great thing..... I will be blown away if we are able to win the senate...That would mean we held our current seats and picked up 6 more seats...Some of those are in the south...and one of them Is a African American running against a well funded millionaire...What funny is...Of all the people running for Senate...He would be elected in a Clinton like a landslide if he were White...I know that makes some of you uncomfortable to talk about Race and the south...and we have come along way...Just not quite there i am sad to say...But, I will work Oh so hard to help Mr. Ford...He is worthy and smart and articulate....It is really sad to think about the best candidate not being elected because of this....
845359
No effect.  Saddam is old news, and everyone expected the verdict.  Certainly timed to influence the election, but the overall public dissatissfaction with the current administration combined with the recent corruption scandals have made up the minds of most relatively intelligent voters--throw the rascals out.  I actually expect to see some "safe" democrats tossed or have close races, because everyone I know is either voting for the democratic candidate, or against the incumbent.  Incidently, everyone I have heard from on who they are going to vote are republicans and usually vote their party, but they are very unhappy with the powers in charge.
846812
It means that it's a "poll on conservative values".  Meaning that the outcome of the election will tell us whether the American public is favoring or opposing neo-conservative values.