Seriously, where is the Dem leadership during this election?
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The facts are as pointed out by other answers are that: \n1. People do need to get out and vote for this countrys' future. there's no sense of urgency, were just sitting by the wayside waiting for the next game console to come out and burning one with our friends. Even people in their late 30's which is scary. where in the hell is this country going to be 5, 10, 15 years from now?\n2.the only thing I see at all that George Bush has is moral and religious integrity plus a determination to stop something that probably is out of reach, even with unsurmountable forces. Homeland security is one thing but this War is very political and similar to the Vietnam fiasco. \n3. The division between parties and the bashing of candidates is just childish. Just imagine if the country pulled together for 1 week and put all the energy into resolving these big problems and issues together instead of how big they can suck each other off. \n4. We desperately need to move into alternative energies such as solar, wind, and hydrogen. I feel the government has a strangle hold on this policy as well and we people in there who can really get this thing going!\nThe moral of the story is individuals need to take action and not just sit back and wait for somebody else to change the country. that will never happen in my generation (genx by the way) or generations to come if we the people don't act.
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Since Howard Dean is controlling the Democratic Party, I do not think that the Democrats will fare well in 2008.  I expect George Allen, a senator and former governor from Virginia, to win the election.  Any Democratic candidate will suffer the same baggage that has bogged down all post-Clinton Democratic campaigns, first under McAuliffe's leadership, and now Dean.  As influential as MoveOn.org may be, Karl Rove and Ken Melman are just too politically savvy to let an election slip away, particularly when they're not facing stiff competition.
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dem: hillary, obama, john edwards, maybe richardson (gore, kerry on the way outside)\n\nrep: McCain, rudy, mit romney, bill frist... (jeb on the way outside)\n\nthere will be others when it gets closer...
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theres a strong chance that in the next series of elections the power will shift to the side of the democrats and they'll move to do some impeaching. there really dont seem to be any great candidates on either side as of yet though, so who knows?
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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.
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They're still trying to bring it up for a vote. The bill will be on the ballot in November. I'd suggest voting Democrat tomorrow.
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I think the Democrats shot themselves in the foot long ago...back in 2000 when they became so entrenched in the "stolen election" argument.....They need to reinvent themselves.....big time.  Get back to their party values, if they have any.
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I haven't seen any up-and-coming democrats.  I'm starting to get worried.  The party is still unfocussed, and right now there are marvelous opportunities with so many in the republican party under investigation or in other trouble - the demos need to take action!  \n\nbtw – thanks for your nice answer to my question tonight!  I like you, you’re cool.
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They won't rally around a Dem.  They'll engage in a smear campaign of Democrats so that they can seize power at the next opportunity.  \n\nThey'll all return to work for the weapons contractors that they have worked for during the last 20 years.
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Huh?  They won't vote to fill that position until January and it'll be Nancy Pelosi.  I think you might be talking about majority whip but, again, that position won't be voted on until January.\n\nMaybe I'm just not understanding what you mean by "...seem to loose out to...".
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Looks like we're in for several weeks of uncertainty.\n\nThe Democrats need both Montana and Virginia. They have slight leads in both. We should know about Montana within a week.\n\nViriginia, on the hand, could take up to a month, if not more.\n\nIt would be great if the Democrats wind up with 51 seats (including the 2 Dem-leaning independents), but even with 49 or 50, they will be far more influential in the Senate than they were with only 45.
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The Democrats have a great opportunity to control congress and the next presidential election. Having said that, by putting Pelosi in as speaker, she will single handed give the Republicans the next election back. She is a Representative of the most morally corrupt state, the state with the biggest fiscal problems and budget deficit, (they can't even pay their elec bill) has the worst illegal immigration problem, and a horrible crime rate. She backs everything the Mid West and Southern voter detests. Had the Dem's been smart enough to pick a moderate leader they could have held control for years. How stupid! Her extreme liberal policy's will piss off every moderate and conservative independent in the country, unless she changes her spots now.
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i agree, but it's been a while since democrats have had control of congress. and don't forget they only control the house right now, it'll still be a while before all the votes for senate are counted and sorted out. here's to hoping for the senate!
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According to the mainstream media, the only indicator that matters is which party is in charge at the time.  If it is the Democrats then the economy could not be stronger.  If the Republicans are in charge then we are all doomed.
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DEMOCRATS WON!\nRUMSFELD RESIGNED!\nDeal with it
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Nobody has officially announced yet (at least, nobody of significance).  Check Politics1 for possible candidates.
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Oh, I'm disappointed, but not shocked. We know that the tides of power shift in this country, for better or worse, but at no time should anyone give up hope that we can as a whole be better. I don't agree with Dem policies and initiatives 95% of the time, but the American people who voted have asked that these people be given a chance again. I think domestically this will mean... a new social program here, gridlock over it there, etc, etc. But all things to debate in the near future (at least we are not shooting each other over the results!)\n\nRegardless of the situation, all should remember, we are a country about peaceful exchanges of power. And as I mentioned in other posts, we needn't forget that is a blessing in itself.\n\nOf course, it's time to start working on that next election....! ;-)