Hey Nancy, how do you like that gavel now that it's stuck up your... uh.... nose.
Posted on 11/04/2014 11:52:56 PM PST by SeekAndFind
Republicans stormed to victory in US midterm elections, thumping rival Democrats to clinch control of both houses of Congress and assuring a fractious final two years of Barack Obama's presidency.
Riding a wave of voter frustration with Washington incumbents and the unpopular policies of the Obama administration, Republicans seized at least seven seats from Senate Democrats to claim total congressional control for the first time since 2006.
"The American people have put their trust in the Republican Party," Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus said shortly after the Democratic implosion.
Mitch McConnell, the Senate's top Republican, brushed aside the toughest challenge to his Kentucky seat in 30 years and was slated to replace Harry Reid as Senate majority leader.
"This experiment in big government has lasted long enough. It's time to go in a new direction," McConnell boomed to supporters in his victory speech.
But he sounded a conciliatory note as well, adding that while he and the president rarely see eye to eye, "we do have an obligation to work together on issues where we can agree."
Reid, stung by losing his powerful leadership role, congratulated McConnell but also called for cooperation.
"The message from voters is clear: they want us to work together," Reid said.
Republicans have held the 435-seat House of Representatives since 2010, and they kept it safely in hand Tuesday.
In a bipartisan achievement, for the first time ever more than 100 women were projected to win House seats.
But compounding Democratic woes, projections showed the GOP could actually gain an impressive 14 to 18 House seats, giving Republicans their largest majority since 1946.
Republicans also cleaned up in key governors' races, earning re-election in Florida, Wisconsin and Kansas and stunning Democrats by winning governorships in blue Maryland and Massachusetts.
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I see 0bama becoming a recluse and holing up in the White House with Reggie and Moochelle/ This could get interesting!
Harry Reid could have worked with House Republicans to get something done.
Instead, he said “no” to everything coming out of the House.
Sucks to be in his place.
“The message from voters is clear: they want us to work together,” Reid said.
No Harry the message we are tired of your commie statist ways.
We are citizens not serfs
“”The message from voters is clear: they want us to work together,” Reid said. “
dear Lord, do i even have to make the obvious comment.
Holing up is right....he’ll probably build an indoor golf course.
“Reid, stung by losing his powerful leadership role, congratulated McConnell but also called for cooperation. “
Go f*ck yourself, you.....must control myself. I swear that d-bag has some nerve.
Okay, I’ll admit it: Tonight I’m relishing every story about the GOP victory. That’s quite a change from 2008 and 2012 when I turned the TV off for 5 days straight. Thank you, Jesus, for hearing our prayers and letting something go our way for a change.
“The American people have put their trust in the Republican Party,” Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus said shortly after the Democratic implosion. …Absolutely agree that Priebus has to go. Rejecting the radical policies of the Dems is not necessarily the same as putting trust in the liberal GOP-e.
i don’t think harry got the real message.
What makes me smile is that (according to Pat Caddell) $4 billion was spent on all the races in this election, probably $3 billion by the Democrats. And they LOST most of those races. They will be licking their financial wounds for two years.
Mitch McConnell, the Senate’s top Republican, brushed aside the toughest challenge to his Kentucky seat in 30 years and was slated to replace Harry Reid as Senate majority leader. “This experiment in big government has lasted long enough. It’s time to go in a new direction,” McConnell boomed to supporters in his victory speech. But he sounded a conciliatory note as well, adding that while he and the president rarely see eye to eye, “we do have an obligation to work together on issues where we can agree.” …What a way to say “amnesty”, McConnell. You have an obligation to serve the people of the USA, not to serve the radical Democrats—and if you continue to lie about not expanding big government, you will reap what you sow.
Hey Nancy, how do you like that gavel now that it's stuck up your... uh.... nose.
Reid: ….Cooperate?
McConnell: will capitulate!
Cruz: “We won, you Lost!”
Mitch to the ditch!
I think in the $100 million NC senate race, it was something like 60/40 Democrat to Repub spending. Maybe even more lopsided.
Right, Harry. When bills come from the house you will be able to vote on them. That's how it works.
“work together”
Probably elicited enthusiastic nods of agreement from Boehner and McConnell.
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