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As people so often tell me, you're giving people too much credit... polichick Nov 2013 #1
And this slightly younger woman wishes you... MANative Nov 2013 #2
LOL--- trumad Nov 2013 #4
I will never utter the words "permanent Dem majority" Pretzel_Warrior Nov 2013 #3
Agree---hence me not using it. trumad Nov 2013 #5
too late Voice for Peace Nov 2013 #43
They'd only be able to cram executive branch and judicial nominees down our throats frazzled Nov 2013 #6
Yes we are on the upper road here madokie Nov 2013 #7
You're assuming the rules would remain the same. jeff47 Nov 2013 #10
McConnell has to win back the seat malaise Nov 2013 #20
Really doesn't matter who leads the Republicans, they'd do the same thing. (nt) jeff47 Nov 2013 #47
BINGO! world wide wally Nov 2013 #42
The old GOP for sure, unless they can get senators without statewide elections HereSince1628 Nov 2013 #8
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups. Atman Nov 2013 #9
Dude! We all know your record on predictions!! madinmaryland Nov 2013 #11
Come on - that's only in Sports RockaFowler Nov 2013 #36
Even if Republicans go away, that doesn't mean there won't be a Conservative Party.... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2013 #12
I believe we may see a Republican Senate... devils chaplain Nov 2013 #13
Well, it was just 10 years ago Art_from_Ark Nov 2013 #17
Yes, but the GOP is demographically screwed, not to mention has tarnished its reputation since. n/t devils chaplain Nov 2013 #18
They tarnished their reputation with Nixon as well Art_from_Ark Nov 2013 #22
If you look at the three classes, this is their last chance for at least 6 years. grantcart Nov 2013 #14
Americans under the age of 30 prefer socialism to capitalism. Laelth Nov 2013 #15
Hoping your right azurnoir Nov 2013 #16
+1 freshwest Nov 2013 #19
I think they'll make a comeback paulkienitz Nov 2013 #21
when have repukes NOT "crammed everything down the Dems throats" ????? Skittles Nov 2013 #23
I'm 57 today landolfi Nov 2013 #24
happy birthday, landolfi! Skittles Nov 2013 #34
We had better work to make that so... SoLeftIAmRight Nov 2013 #25
From your mouse to God's inbox, so to speak Maeve Nov 2013 #26
I'm older than you are and I don't want to see another one before i croak Warpy Nov 2013 #27
Be assured that they would have voted for the Nuke Option immediately! nt ErikJ Nov 2013 #28
Something will replace it. MannyGoldstein Nov 2013 #29
I sure hope you're right though. greiner3 Nov 2013 #30
I think you're right. This is a different time. randome Nov 2013 #31
2014 may be close but 2016 looks good for the Democrats Gothmog Nov 2013 #32
Then in 56 years you haven't been paying enough attention. FBaggins Nov 2013 #33
The Republicans would have eliminated it anyway as their first act. Spitfire of ATJ Nov 2013 #35
Never say Never passiveporcupine Nov 2013 #37
Much depends on how many people support the ACA after they can see their options. ... spin Nov 2013 #38
I hope you're right wryter2000 Nov 2013 #39
McConnell had made it clear he would eliminate ALL filibusters if the GOP Dawson Leery Nov 2013 #40
Not to worry. The GOP is figuring a way around demographics, and the DC DEMS will be too bipartisany blkmusclmachine Nov 2013 #41
They have been figuring since Lee Atwater.... trumad Nov 2013 #45
I've got 10 years on you but never underestimate the GOP with their endless funding mountain grammy Nov 2013 #44
I think their death will be like that of the Soviet Union--a lot less will change than we expect yurbud Nov 2013 #46
Glad to hear you're not terminally ill Martin Eden Nov 2013 #48
If I had a nickel for every time in my life I have been told "party (x) is in terminal decline" Nye Bevan Nov 2013 #49
Sweet Mr Dixon Nov 2013 #50
Demographics in both LiberalFighter Nov 2013 #51
Yes, as they lost the thread how to act in a Democracy rock Nov 2013 #52
from your mouth to god's ear...please let it be... CTyankee Nov 2013 #53
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