damkira on 16 June 2008
| Bursche said: I really doubt that the Senate will get a super majority. The Republicans up to 2006 were really screwing the pooch, but lately they have really been on top of their game. I really hope for just a small majority like it is now so we can see if Obama or McCain can handle reaching across the aisle like they both say they can (McCain already has proven he can, but I really doubt Obama can.) |
A super majority would be 67 members, enough to override a presidential veto. I don't think the Democrats will be able to pull that off this election.. Although, We're picking up at least 4 seats (New Hampshire, Virginia, Colorado and New Mexico) and it looks like we'll be winning in Alaska as well. There are a few other races where Democrats are in a great position (Oregon comes to mind)
I say net gain of 6 seats, for a majority of 55 (not counting Lieberman and Sanders). Not too shabby.
