The Republicans seem to have a great chance at taking back the House, but the Democrats should pretty easily keep control of the Senate.
@ Zuvuyeay
It's in 2012, and no.
While I'm certain that some of the supporters of the Democrats will disagree, I think that "Health care reform" is what sealed their loss in this election ...
A majority of Americans were unhappy with what was in the bill (either way), were unhappy with the process, were angry that they weren't being listened to, and were frustrated that their representatives spent a year focused on health care when the economy was what was important to them.
O'Donell lost!!!!
hahahhahahhah
Tea Partiers really screwed the republicans on this one.
Well, at least republicans are doing great overall.
Can't wait for the California results. I just really want Brown to lose. But I probably won't get what I want there - Whitman blew it or should I say gloria screwed it for whitman.
| outlawauron said: The Republicans seem to have a great chance at taking back the House, but the Democrats should pretty easily keep control of the Senate. @ Zuvuyeay It's in 2012, and no. |
i know its a different system to the uk but i was wondering how different politicians get into any power
is it in the state council or city councils or does every state have either a rep or dem in charge
for example a green,christian far left type politician do those type of people have seats in the state/city councils
i call it state council because i don't know what its called,lol,whatever controls a state
Above & Beyond
Pity that Barney Frank didn't lose, but this election will always remain a fond memory in my heart after Keith Olbermann openly wept on live TV. That man is a fucking PRO.
| badgenome said: Pity that Barney Frank didn't lose, but this election will always remain a fond memory in my heart after Keith Olbermann openly wept on live TV. That man is a fucking PRO. |
he did? where?
That's pretty amazing. Guess he and beck aren't that different after all
Oh wait, he's cried before nevermind. I remember he cried about gay rights
| mrstickball said: Tomorrow is election day in America. Starting at around 6:30am, EST, Americans will go to the polls to vote for every member of congress (our lower house), and approximately one-third of the senate. A large number of governors races will also be up for grabs, and state-wide elections as well. There are a ton of issues and candidates on the ballot. This will be the first electtion I will be able to talk about for over a year on election day, as I've been a poll worker the past few times (for primaries, special and general elections...Hard work). Of note, there are probably 3 things VGC-ers outside the US may care about: 1. Republican surge in Congress. Current averages have the Democrats taking the worst beating in almost 100 years. If the 'average' scenario plays out, then the GOP will pick up a whopping 67 seats. That is essentially a total reverse from the last congress, which had the GOP being walloped by a margin of 255-178. If average projections hold, Republicans will hold the house by a margin of 246-189, or approximately 57% to 43%. 2. California is voting to legalize marijuana for personal consumption, AKA prop 19. I'm very interested in if this passes. Polling for the measure have been the most erratic I can think of. Some polls have it losing by 10%, to passing by 20%. Crazy times. 3. If the GOP will take, or split the Senate. Averages have the Republicans taking a few spots, but with Dems keeping a 51 to 49 majority. However, there are about 7 seats still within the margin of error, which could swing the election either way.
On a personal note, for my state's elections, I will be voting mostly 3rd party, as the GOP and Democratic candidates are awful. In our treasury election, only one candidate has a degree or experience in anything related to finances...The Libertarian candidate. The same can be said for state auditor. |
1) Should be interesting....
2) It will fail because everyone who would vote for it will be high and forget to vote. (not joking, i know a bunch of people like this) Hope it passes.
3) Doesn't seem to matter.... I mean, being the majority with 51 ain't that much different from being a minority with 49.
A 50-50 split would be fun. Don't even know what happens then. Democrats get majority leader because of Biden?
As for Ohio Politicians... it does come close to the top of the list for corrupt politicians. Espiecally locally.
| badgenome said: Pity that Barney Frank didn't lose, but this election will always remain a fond memory in my heart after Keith Olbermann openly wept on live TV. That man is a fucking PRO. |
oh my God! I missed it? That must have been awesome.
video link yet?
| zuvuyeay said: its on the bbc news channel now it says sen 44 34 democrats no first i assume hse 35 66 what does it change though,don't most govts drop in popularity mid term,although they say the race to be president starts tonight when is the next presidential election on a side note is there anyway in america for someone who isn't a rep or dem to be president |
Currently, its 44 Dems and 34 Republicans, with another ~14 up for grabs still. About 33 get elected each 2 years, because they serve 6 year terms.
Most governments *do* drop in popularity during the mid term. However, it usually isn't something that shifts fast. For example, the Republicans lost about 60 seats over TWO votes....The Dems may lose that many in half the time.
The next presidential election is in 2012 - in 2 years.
Yes, its possible that a 3rd party candidate could win the presendency. However, it hasn't happened since Abraham Lincoln in 1860. It almost happened with Ross Perot in 1992, but due to crazy circumstances, he lost.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
@Kasz - You are correct if it splits 50/50. Biden gets the tiebreaker.
According to poll projections, the Republicans will NOT win the senate. They've picked up 3 seats, but the Dems held 3 seats that were up for grabs.
Currently, the Republicans have picked up 8 or 9 congressional seats with a ton left to be decided.
Back from the dead, I'm afraid.
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