Will Republicans in Congress obstruct Democrat legislation to just make Democrats seem ineffective?

Answer 1

Some new Democrat senators, like Jim Webb and Bob Casey, don't agree with much of the Democrat platform and are likely to vote with the Republicans on some major issues. Also, the two Independent Party senators may occasionally vote with the Republicans.

As for his veto power, President Bush has not used it so far. He may find himself backed into a corner and HAVE to use it, but at least the Senate is sufficiently balanced that it will probably not often be necessary. Few presidents or governors like to use the veto, as it is seen as a negative. Democrat Governor Mel Carnahan of Missouri was an exception, who ruled by his veto power in defiance of both sides of the state legislature. Unfortunately for Missourians, the Carnahan regime continues with Russ and Robin Carnahan, despite Mel Carnahan's demise.

Answer 2

What part of control over Congress and the Senate don't you understand.The Republicans are screwed in every vote.We win you lose.You can't obstruct anything for you are forthwith ineffective and useless.Your time of war mongering is over.;Now the only thing left to do is round up the Nazis in the White house and Congress and exterminate them like vermin.

Answer 3

Nope. the president will. Remember, he can veto any bill the democrats try to push through congress.

However, if the Democrats can get a 2/3 majority approval for the bill, Bush's veto can be overturned.

Answer 4

And you have to ask a question for that?

That is the political game...it isn't about doing what's best for the constituency...it is a game of gaining, holding and manipulating power. The general public gets thrown a bone here and there because they have to keep the public at least slightly mollified and because there is often quite a lot of money in government programs and special interest groups.

Of course I speak in broad generalities...I still have hope the megalomania cal power-mongers are still in the minority and we can get back on track again.

Answer 5

I don't know, but it would be unwise to do so. The people voted for change, and if congressional Republicans obstruct that change, they can look forward to their numbers decreasing again in '08.

As for the President vetoing such legislation, that's a completely different matter.

Answer 6

Probably, but remember it's politics. The democrats did it all the time while they were the minority party in congress for the last twelve years.

Just like they blocked every credible candidate for the supreme court, attorney general, and ambassador to the U.N.

Answer 7

So you're asking if the roles of the passed six years will be reversed?

Answer 8

We can only hope!
Hello 80's again with no full time jobs, no raises, no vacations, and high interest rates if they dont.