They (referring to those who know more than us) told us it was going to happen, and it happened. Republicans swept the nation by storm, taking control of the House and taking away the 2/3 majority in the Senate. Since they told us it was going to happen, is anyone surprised? It seems that during midterm elections, this happens. It didn't happen in 2002 because we were urged to "Stay the Course" in the aftermath of 9/11 and in 2004 we were again urged to "Stay the Course" because of our war on terror. In 2006, America said, "No more," and in a voted Democrats in control of congress as a way of telling Bush that we're tired of the lies. It wasn't so much as shift in political ideals, from right to left, as it was more of a means to let Bush know that America has no interest in his policies. This trend continued in 2008 with the hope that our new President could "Change" the way America behaves politically.
Now that we are back to Republican control of the house, what can we expect? I expect gridlock. With the Senate majority still in Democratic hands, anything the house passes with respect to tax cuts for the rich, elimination of health care reform, and a step back in financial regulation will stall. Anything that may pass will have the opportunity to meet Presidential Veto power.
I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt. First, they must, within 60 days, show tangible evidence that America is recovering from an economic standpoint. If, not, "Take Back America" chants will be starting. In 2 years, if we are not floating in budget surplus, the they'll get voted out.
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