Congress Up for Grabs
Tags: Sarah Palin.
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We were expecting a very rough year for the Congressional GOP, but perhaps we were being too pessimistic:
PRINCETON, NJ — A potential shift in fortunes for the Republicans in Congress is seen in the latest USA Today/Gallup survey, with the Democrats now leading the Republicans by just 3 percentage points, 48% to 45%, in voters’ “generic ballot” preferences for Congress. This is down from consistent double-digit Democratic leads seen on this measure over the past year.
Given that Democrats always poll well in the generic ballot question, this is an exceptionally stunning turn around – and it does explain why some House Democrats are starting to get the jitters and also to distance themselves from Obama and the national party.
There are a lot of things at work here – Obama’s poor performance since about mid-April; McCain’s very effective campaign; the Palin pick; backlash against the MSM/Democratic party for how they are treating Palin; a series of recent stories highlighting Democratic corruption; a sense that the Democratic majority has been entirely ineffective…will it all come together and give the GOP a new majority? Perhaps – I’m not sure; as in all things about election 2008, there are just too many uncertainties out there, and it is notoriously difficult to figure House races via polling. But one thing is certain – GOP efforts and Democratic flubs have turned what was once a near-certain Democratic wave into a down-to-the-wire battle which can go either way. The nation, dear lefties, did not actually turn left in 2006 – the people voted against the GOP, but not in favor of you…you had to close the deal and by nominating an ultra-liberal empty suit, you might just have cut yourselves off at the knees.
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14 Responses to “Congress Up for Grabs”
Caucus of Corruption
What would any clear thinking individual think of the most embarrassing and inept Congressional leadership in the history of this Congress.
They came in with so many promises and have little or next to nothing to show for those promises, except for a few non-binding resolutions, no confidence votes and renaming scores of post offices, government buildings, days of recognitions and highways.
Promises on energy … bust.
Promises on education …. bust.
Promises on health care …. bust.
Promises on the Iraq war …. bust.
Promises on impeachment …. bust.
Many of these promises were never even proposed in a logical and common sense manner, they were extreme left proposals. So you libs with the “obstruction” talking point can try to think up a different excuse.
Come to think of it, the proposals were business as usual for the libs, high on spending and vote-buying social programs – just like Obama the Chosen One has proposed.
No wonder, Congressional leadership is at the bottom and Obama the Chosen One is sinking along with them – no real change, just lame attempts at blowing sunshine up the libs’ collective butts.
After lying to their base by promising to end the Iraq war, the Democrats arrogantly assumed they had a mandate in 2006. They have squandered that opportunity and are now lashing out at everyone who have realized how idiotic and ineffective they are.
The GOP now has to elect REAL conservatives who will work towards smaller government, lower taxation and a strong defense, and not the RINOs we had in there earlier.
Promises on energy … bust.
Promises on education …. bust.
Promises on health care …. bust.
Promises on the Iraq war …. bust.
Promises on impeachment …. bust.
you forgot one
Promises about integrity….awol
This just about sums it up …
http://donsingleton.blogspot.com/2007/12/what-has-congress-done.html
(ha ha ha … my captcha code does too … capable little)
Those who believe the Republicans will take back the House this year, will be doomed to disappointment. There is cause to hope, however, that Republicans will gain seats in the House.
We’ll need every seat in the House we can get, what with either McCain’s or Obama’s inevitable attempts to ram amnesty down America’s throat.
Republicand regaining control of the House would send the Leftists over the edge (those that already aren’t).
But frankly, after the propsects of loosing badly in November, I will be happy if we retain the Presidency and prevent the Dems from getting a veto proof majority. Anything beyond that is just icing on the cake.
Kim,
Funny, funny video. It does indeed sum things up nicely. The last statement by Pelosi is a gem.
[...] It seems like this is not a unique trend.McCain is increasing his lead or closing the gap in several battleground states. Recent gaffes by Barack Obama and his campaign surely aren’t helping him any either. Things have certainly changed in recent weeks. Earlier this year, Democrats have been confidently predicting significant gains in Congress as well. Polls had been showing easy pickups for the Democrats… until recently. [...]
[...] It seems like this is not a unique trend.McCain is increasing his lead or closing the gap in several battleground states. Recent gaffes by Barack Obama and his campaign surely aren’t helping him any either. Things have certainly changed in recent weeks. Earlier this year, Democrats have been confidently predicting significant gains in Congress as well. Polls had been showing easy pickups for the Democrats… until recently. [...]
[...] It seems like this is not a unique trend.McCain is increasing his lead or closing the gap in several battleground states. Recent gaffes by Barack Obama and his campaign surely aren’t helping him any either. Things have certainly changed in recent weeks. Earlier this year, Democrats have been confidently predicting significant gains in Congress as well. Polls had been showing easy pickups for the Democrats… until recently. [...]
[...] It seems like this is not a unique trend.McCain is increasing his lead or closing the gap in several battleground states. Recent gaffes by Barack Obama and his campaign surely aren’t helping him any either. Things have certainly changed in recent weeks. Earlier this year, Democrats have been confidently predicting significant gains in Congress as well. Polls had been showing easy pickups for the Democrats… until recently. [...]
[...] Since the Barry camp is under fire for ignoring outside advice, since Barry is losing to Palin on experience, since panic is setting in for Democrats, since battlegrounds are breaking for McCain, since Barry supporters are reduced to calling Palin a child predator, since the biggest kook fringers want Barry’s message to be purely person, and false, smears against Palin, since Excitable Andy has become even more excitable lately (no point in a link, 99% of his site is frantic. The other 1% is nice photos,) and Congress is now up for grabs. [...]
[...] Since the Barry camp is under fire for ignoring outside advice, since Barry is losing to Palin on experience, since panic is setting in for Democrats, since battlegrounds are breaking for McCain, since Barry supporters are reduced to calling Palin a child predator, since the biggest kook fringers want Barry’s message to be purely person, and false, smears against Palin, since Excitable Andy has become even more excitable lately (no point in a link, 99% of his site is frantic. The other 1% is nice photos,) and Congress is now up for grabs. [...]
[...] Posted on September 14, 2008 Since the Barry camp is under fire for ignoring outside advice, since Barry is losing to Palin on experience, since panic is setting in for Democrats, since battlegrounds are breaking for McCain, since Barry supporters are reduced to calling Palin a child predator, since the biggest kook fringers want Barry’s message to be purely person, and false, smears against Palin, since Excitable Andy has become even more excitable lately (no point in a link, 99% of his site is frantic. The other 1% is nice photos,) and Congress is now up for grabs. [...]