--or one of those pivotal elections leading to a lasting, long-term majority in the Congress and potentially the presidency?
2006-12-31 05:45:59 · 19 answers · asked by Sean 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
No, I think it was that allot of people are beginning to realize that the Republican party doesn't have their best interest at heart.
The fact that they had control of congress all those years and didn't pass any bills to keep the religious right thinking that they were voting for the right party. Of course Mark Foley and Ted Haggard didn't help their cause either. But the right-wing media has two years to keep pointing fingers to convince them to come back, "look over there, gays are getting married and look over there, it's a baby killer".
The tax cuts for the very rich while tossing the middle class a bone didn't impress many when the cost of living has gone up so much in the last 6 years not to forget that property, county and state taxes have gone sky-rocketing since the federal government has cut way back on money they give to the states.
2006-12-31 06:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I believe this has a strong possibility of effecting the 2008 elections. Not so much the way the eletion turned out, but the issues that caused the change in power. Obviously the primary issue is the war in Iraq. Many people believe that it is being mishandled, and polls indicate this was more than likely a deciding factor in the elections. This, however, could fade as an issue depending on how effective the new Secretary of Defense is. I, personally, do not expect their to be enough difference in policy to sway peoples' opinions on that issue.
However, will other issues become of greater interest? We know that the 2004 elections relied largely on "values voting" and it's not a far fetched idea that these issues could take center stage again.
So.... If the war maintains status-quo...or worse...and remains a greater issue of concern than verious "ethical" issues, I believe 2008 Congress will definately remain liberal. I believe it increases the chances of a Democrat President, but I say this with more reservations...presidential elections are rarely won by a landslide and swing voters usually keep us guessing till the election is officially decided.
I believe right now it is looking great for the Democrats in 2008, but maybe I'm biased, afterall, I am a proud Democrat. :)
2006-12-31 05:58:29 · answer #2 · answered by holly m 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Dems spent the entirety of Bush's tenure swiping at him. Every idea he had was bad no matter what it was. They convinced people that he lied when everyone else including Clinton and Kerry said the same things. They were finally able to sell it to enough people to regain a majority. It's a slim majority so I don't think they'll be able to do much. Even if a Dem is elected in 2008.
2006-12-31 06:49:31 · answer #3 · answered by Big R 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes as much as anti war sediment which is really not that great , there is a big reaction in Middle class moderate republicans about the "corporate" oligarchy that appears to actually run things. If the republican leadership can't find that Teddy Roosevelt to control the businesses monsters, they are in for several year Of tough sledding
2006-12-31 05:51:44 · answer #4 · answered by walter_b_marvin 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it was a one-shot reaction - however, in 2008 the President will still be unpopular, and so will his war.
The real question is, will a Democratic President and a Democratic Congress have to explain to America why we are still in Iraq in 2010?
2006-12-31 05:48:02 · answer #5 · answered by Longhaired Freaky Person 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It depends on your political preference. If your a Dem you think so, if your a republican you think it was a one time shot. The Dem's have some power and the people expect great things from them, because they have promised us alot. If they do well they will have the presidency, if not then they will keep the republicans in the white-house
2006-12-31 05:51:21 · answer #6 · answered by bunnydlh 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This happens periodically...
The Republicans make a mistake and get booted out of office and replaced with a Democrat...
The the Democrats start doing their thing and not listening to anyone about what they want... so they get booted out and replaced with Republican...
In the meantime, the Independents keep trying to get a position but nobody listens to them so they can't get into office.
2006-12-31 05:49:41 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
People realized that in 6 years Repubs had done absolutely nothing of substance to improve their lives.
2006-12-31 09:44:24 · answer #8 · answered by bettysdad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone will have to wait until the next election to find out!
2006-12-31 05:48:03 · answer #9 · answered by jack w 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People didnt vote for Democrats, they voted against Republicans.
I can admit this.
It doesnt matter what party is in office, both are equally corrupt, one just hides it better.
2006-12-31 05:48:04 · answer #10 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋