Democratic Underground Latest Greatest Lobby Journals Search Options Help Login
Google

If we win both Houses, does that hurt us for 08'?

Printer-friendly format Printer-friendly format
Printer-friendly format Email this thread to a friend
Printer-friendly format Bookmark this thread
This topic is archived.
Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) Donate to DU
 
Roxy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:28 PM
Original message
If we win both Houses, does that hurt us for 08'?
Just wondering, because many voters are voting the accountability factor and if the Dems go into 08' with both the Senate and the House that could push voters to vote for the Repug.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
SeattleGirl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:31 PM
Response to Original message
1. If the Dems don't do anything productive, it could hurt.
But if they do take affirmative steps toward halting the pending train wreck this country is on course for, then no, I don't think so.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
boolean Donating Member (992 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:33 PM
Response to Reply #1
4. First order of business...
Stem cell research bill. The let him veto it again. Then do it again. Then let him veto it again. Wash, rinse, repeat.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
TheCowsCameHome Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:32 PM
Response to Original message
2. The Dems will have to produce and show they can govern well
And not get hung up on stuff that turns the average voter off.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Warpy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:33 PM
Response to Original message
3. As corrupt and mendacious as this GOP WH has been?
I doubt it. I fully expect the GOP to offer a fundy sacrificial lamb so they'll have Democrats to blame when the logical outcome of 39 years of solid conservative rule occurs.

Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
twilight_sailing Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:35 PM
Response to Original message
5. In a word, no. n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Nite Owl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:45 PM
Response to Original message
6. No, even if we do pass
good legislation it will be vetoed and this will show the need for the WH too. People want things stopped even more than they want things passed right now, they want accountabilit and they want people who are trying at the least to change direction because they can see we are headed off a cliff.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
porphyrian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:45 PM
Response to Original message
7. No, don't be silly. - n/t
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
Roxy66 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 05:03 PM
Response to Reply #7
9. Silly?...lol
Edited on Thu Nov-02-06 05:05 PM by Roxy66
it's actually very relevant....the sad fact is ...we don't live in a reality driven society, but a talking points driven society...pushed by the MSM.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
porphyrian Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 05:06 PM
Response to Reply #9
10. I didn't say irrelevant, I said silly, specifically not to be it.
By your own logic, there's no reason to believe anything that happens today will matter two years from now.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
ddbaj Donating Member (246 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:48 PM
Response to Original message
8. It would let dems define themselves.
Stem Cell funding, minimal wage increase, cutting subsidies for big corps, healthcare and prescription drug reform. These are things the people WANT, if we force the pugs to oppose them, we look BETTER in 2008.

It's a lot easier to have Denny Hastert bury a bill than to have to VETO it.
Printer Friendly | Permalink |  | Top
 
DU AdBot (1000+ posts) Click to send private message to this author Click to view 
this author's profile Click to add 
this author to your buddy list Click to add 
this author to your Ignore list Sun Nov 03rd 2024, 06:55 AM
Response to Original message
Advertisements [?]
 Top

Home » Discuss » Archives » General Discussion (01/01/06 through 01/22/2007) Donate to DU

Powered by DCForum+ Version 1.1 Copyright 1997-2002 DCScripts.com
Software has been extensively modified by the DU administrators


Important Notices: By participating on this discussion board, visitors agree to abide by the rules outlined on our Rules page. Messages posted on the Democratic Underground Discussion Forums are the opinions of the individuals who post them, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of Democratic Underground, LLC.

Home  |  Discussion Forums  |  Journals |  Store  |  Donate

About DU  |  Contact Us  |  Privacy Policy

Got a message for Democratic Underground? Click here to send us a message.

© 2001 - 2011 Democratic Underground, LLC