GOP takes back the house. Opinions?

mattsl1983

GOP takes back the house. Opinions?

Jason P

2012 slogan - Forward

2014 slogan - Stalled

Jason P

It shows a constant 8 year trend where everyone is perpetually disappointed with congress so each side takes and loses power like they are on a retarded teeter totter.

Six years, one term limit, that is what is needed in my opinion.

backseatLover12

Makes no difference. The 2 party system is really one party - the machine. When are folks going to wake up to the fact that the illusion that either party makes a difference in how this country is run is a fallacy?

We're all being snowed that either party gives a damn about anything other than greed, power and themselves.

Gern Blansten

Did you mean "takes back the Senate"? They already had the house.

I am definitely a little surprised that there was such a shift given the current cost of gas, current unemployment rate, stock market performance, etc. The Dems completely botched this election....they should have owned what they stood for instead of cowering to the GOP bullshit machine.

Grimes in KY is the perfect example. She wouldn't even admit to voting for Obama. She should have been blasting McConnell as "the problem" given the fucking eternity he has been in office, admitted voting for Obama since the insurance exchange in KY is like the fucking poster child for the success of the ACA, and presented herself as the only voice for the people rather than that tortoise faced douchecannon.

know1

There's a very tiny pendulum that makes a minor swing back and forth every 8 years. In reality, almost nothing changes.

Gern Blansten

I hate to give the GOP credit but their strategy worked. Just keep telling people how awful everything is and when it keeps getting obvious that things aren't that awful create imaginary bullshit to fire up the base.

THings won't really change much. Obama will veto all the bullshit that they try to pass.

I'm always encouraged after they win (referring to McConnell) and give victory speeches where they say they are ready to work with the Pres and get things done. I'm guessing that won't happen.

lolobugg

I am in NC and I am disappointed.
expected it to happen. The GOP has been coming on strong here appealing to the racist elements and using Obama as the bogeyman.
God, Guns and GOP down here right now.

Jason P

GOP racked up a lot of governor's mansions as well, including in dark blue states such as Massachusetts and Maryland. Scott Walker also wrapped up a 3-peat in Wisconsin.

Godfather.

in my humble opinion this picture is much bigger than just a voter change of heart, you gotta ask yourself "what made the voters change thier minds ?" so the real deal starts right ?>
will there be a Republican President next election ? is corprate America flexing it's muscle (as they destroy the American worker) I am not happy that the whole mape is red and I'm pissed that the Dem's fucked things up to a point that people voted possibably out of simple anger, what will happen with "fast track" how will this affect employment in our country ?
and just because I want obama out does not mean I want a republican in office but non the less I still feel obama is reponsible for a big part of the people he said he would stand up for and now feel let down (don't make promices you can't keep) so buckle up and hold on it's going to be a wild ride for the next 2 years and who knows what after that ?.

Godfather.

Gern Blansten

I don't think Obama pushed away stumping for candidates...they didn't want him there. That was the mistake in my opinion. If the GOP calls you "liberal" you wear it like a badge of honor and tell the people why a liberal will benefit them more than a conservative.

know1

I'm hoping for a Republican president so it will be cool to ask to bring the troops home and close Guantanamo again.

Indifference71

know1 said:

There's a very tiny pendulum that makes a minor swing back and forth every 8 years. In reality, almost nothing changes.

Exactly. All the nonsense you hear from these politicians after each election is laughable. Like you said, pretty much nothing will change.

wall232

backseatLover12 said:

Makes no difference. The 2 party system is really one party - the machine. When are folks going to wake up to the fact that the illusion that either party makes a difference in how this country is run is a fallacy?

We're all being snowed that either party gives a damn about anything other than greed, power and themselves.

^^This

mandm621

I think it's a shame. what were the voters thinking? All the problems, government shut downs because of the republican majority these last few years, and now their even more powerful???? It's to bad it wasn't a presidential race, so more people would've gotten out and voted, I feel for all of us that aren't in the 1% ! I know I'm a paycheck to paycheck single mom, and I'm very afraid. Think I'll go listen to some Pearl Jam. At least they make sense.

backseatLover12

And the GOP needs to seriously look at the anti-constitutional acts they're taking. It's a constitutional right that we all have the right to vote. Yet in some states, there are suddenly laws about voter IDs and if people have the proper ID to vote. Pure BULLSHIT. They want to talk about the 2nd amendment, how about the 15th???

rgambs

backseatLover12 said:

Makes no difference. The 2 party system is really one party - the machine. When are folks going to wake up to the fact that the illusion that either party makes a difference in how this country is run is a fallacy?

We're all being snowed that either party gives a damn about anything other than greed, power and themselves.

backseatLover12 said:

And the GOP needs to seriously look at the anti-constitutional acts they're taking. It's a constitutional right that we all have the right to vote. Yet in some states, there are suddenly laws about voter IDs and if people have the proper ID to vote. Pure BULLSHIT. They want to talk about the 2nd amendment, how about the 15th???

Some incongruity here. I agree with both but the first quote only applies to the economy and the long term picture.
In the short term, the GOP will be passing legislation to limit women's freedom of access to birth control and equal wages, they will be restricting voter rights, destroying the EPA's effectiveness, and pushing Christianity under the guise of freedom of religion.

JimmyV

Impeachment is coming.

callen

JimmyV said:

Impeachment is coming.

I don't know Jimmy. Not so sure republicans want to take on rhe risk of impeaching sitting president that did no worse than his predecessor. I may be wrong we'll see but wouldn't bet on it. Yeah there will be calls but that's it.

It's nuts how economy has mostly turned around and we've mostly stayed out of conflicts, stock markets soured yet Americans see none of this. Sad.

Help us if we get a chicken hawk as next president.

rr165892

I know this is not a popular opinion in these uber liberal parts but I'm glad The Rep took the Senate.With Obama wanting to actually have something meaningful to leave as a legacy in these last 2years I think you see some actual cooperation and some things will get done
.Alot of the Rep were mainstream Moderate that won office and not far right Tea Party.That is good.And I think you will see Jeb run and win next election.As a independant and Buisness owner I no problem with that and welcome the change.

josevolution

rr165892 said:

I know this is not a popular opinion in these uber liberal parts but I'm glad The Rep took the Senate.With Obama wanting to actually have something meaningful to leave as a legacy in these last 2years I think you see some actual cooperation and some things will get done
.Alot of the Rep were mainstream Moderate that won office and not far right Tea Party.That is good.And I think you will see Jeb run and win next election.As a independant and Buisness owner I no problem with that and welcome the change.

Another Bush really man i gotta get out of this country ....