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TDale313

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6. They understand that...

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #1)

Wed Jul 24, 2013, 06:39 PM

Jul 2013

Which is why they are doing everything in their power to rig the "game" Voter suppression, gerrymandering, etc. If they didn't have their thumb (heck, their whole hand) on the scale, I'd agree with you. Millions more voted for congressional Democrats than Republicans this last time. They still control congress by a hefty amount. That can change, but it'll take time and a lot of work.

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Look into your smoky crystal ball and tell us... [View all] kentuck Jul 2013 OP

Given demographics, the GOP won't hold Congress for ten years unless they moderate. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #1

The Senate is what worries me. I hope to goodness we can hold on to matthews Jul 2013 #3

Better to have the veto power, but I agree. nt geek tragedy Jul 2013 #5

They understand that... TDale313 Jul 2013 #6

They're one bad cycle from losing Congress. geek tragedy Jul 2013 #8

Here's hoping for a huge wave election... TDale313 Jul 2013 #9

Underwater, Literally and figuratively. Downwinder Jul 2013 #2

It'll suck and make any Democratic president impotent. Drunken Irishman Jul 2013 #4

Eenie meenie chili beanie, the spirits are about to speak! longship Jul 2013 #7