Will the Democrats waste this oppertunity to lead our nation by focusing on the past and trying to punish Rep.
971029
I agree with you.  The idea of spending the next 2 years and countless millions is contrary to what America needs to be about.
924188
I think Nancy Pelosi has some great leadership skills and will help set  a direction for the Democrats. I am and Independent who dislikes both parties but voted for Democrats this time as it is a time for a change. Whether it will be positive remains to be seen. I have not heard of a specific direction and program agenda that they have. I do hope for the sake of the nation both parties can get us headed in the right direction. Enough of the scare tactics by Bush regarding national security. Lets actually see what can be done here not abroad to make use safer. I don't care whether Iraq stands up as a democracy or goes down the toilet. They will tear each other up based upon 2000 years of violent history and sectarian violence. Typical third world mentality. We should not abandon them but we do need to start withdrawing.
436148
Yes they should be fired, they used to blame it on the Democrats. who is in charge now. hmmmmmmm
60812
Yes! The democrats have to do something bold. There is no solid leadership in the party. Bush has given the democrats so many opportunities to capitalize on his failings, but all they do is whine. A bold, positive agenda for reform would be a fantastic way to get out of the doldrums the democratic party has been in these last few years. It seems all the democrats want to do is whine, but propose no real solutions. It turns people off to the democrats -- including me, and I am one. We need a positive action plan, not just criticism.
920590
They're saying no because they have more important things to do like getting the country back on the right track.  But, they're going to also look at implementing some of the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission and it wouldn't be surprising that they find more than just a couple of lies from Bush and Co.  That, plus some vetoes of Democratic legislation will make things very contentious and then you might see some impeachment talk and perhaps a bill introduced - but not right away.
882873
After all the crap that the cons and Republicans on here and in and around the Whitehouse, have thrown at the Dems over  the last six years.. let us have a couple hours of being just like you were.. then we'll settle down.. I promise....
759514
The Dems are in a tight spot alright.  They can't be seen as bullies or cowards.  Now that they have control of both Houses (barely in the Senate) they have allot more responsibility for Iraq, the economy, the environment...etc.  I'm hoping for a more bipartisan atmosphere in all branches of the federal government, but not really expecting it.  Even if everyone in D.C. cooperated (which they almost certainly won't) two years isn't enough time to fix everything.  Personally I think making reparations to the people of Iraq for the s**t storm we stirred up could and should take generations.  The most the Dems can hope for under Bush is to make things better enough for enough people to not get blamed for making things worse.
57237
I believe that being a leader of our country is a sacred duty and they should treat it like that.  \n\nThere are bad leaders in both the Republican and Democratic parties but the bad examples set by the leaders in this administration are particularly egregious.
903673
Republicans have no shame. The intelligent ones will tell you they know the election was stolen. Then they make weak excuses like "The Democrats would have done the same thing if they could have." What crap! I hope the Democrats do get the chance to steal an election and they take it. Revenge would be sweet.
353391
It is always the democrats fault, if you don't believe me ask any repuglican. LOL
953684
I don't know what that direction is but even though I did not vote democrat I am glad the Republicans lost and I will tell you why, they had become too complacent and not follow through on what they had promise they remind of a sports team that is ahead by 19 points in the fourth quarter and end up losing by a point and after the contest one ask why didn’t the team that was ahead by 19 points keep playing like they did for the first 3 quarters instead of playing prevent defense for the last quarter. This might be the kick they need to set a agenda like they did with the contract with America so the American people can have a clear choice and actually have something to vote for and hopefully this time stick to their agenda.
889911
They have not worked with the Democratic Party since they took over in 1994. Think how they shut the government down twice , the whole whitewater investigation that led to an attempt to impeach President Clinton. It goes on and on of how they stuck to their agenda with no regard to the Democrats. Now that the Democrats are in power they are going all mansy pansy they should immediately launch investigations into this most corrupt of administration's doings for the last six years.
82762
Idealogically, the Democratic Party of today is meant to put the people before profits. However, the name of this party has changed. For example, Republicans will brag that Lincoln was Republican, but what was Republican then is now the Democratic party. And I must disagree that Democrats go against anthing that Republicans try to do, it is just that the Democrats care more about the people of the United States than oil and money unlike our Republican leaders.
262512
It's amazing how all the Democrats are so quick to keep any Republican's past in the light and say how horrible they are (ie. how people still get on GW for his college days... hey we all did a lil smack back then), but heaven forbid you bring up a democrats past!!! SATAN SATAN satan an an an an....  And yeah I'd go huntin wih Cheney.  He also has less chance of me beatin him over the head with a cricket bat than Kennedy.
744901
Did you actually listen to what she had to say?  Is that what you want the Democrats to do?  Spend their time tying up the Congress with impeachment proceedings?  She's right, it's a waste of time.  There are only two years left in Bush's Administration and she's right that they would love nothing more than for the Democrats to prove they are what the Republicans have been saying all along.  Thirsting for revenge and hatred of Bush is the Dems only platform - that's what the Republicans were saying before the mid-terms.  Now you want that to be true?  Not me.  I want the war, our economy, and terrorism addressed on a bipartisan level.   There are going to be investigations into the constitutionality of many of Bush's actions, that's a given.  I hold no love for George Bush, but those thirsting for impeachment/revenge will have to find water elsewhere and I couldn't agree more.
857654
Self serving dems will sacrifice the nations safety & well being for personal gain....It permeates the entire party....
907554
probably.  the Dem's obviously have no plans, so they will get nothing done but hold hearings for 4 years.