[Timesink]

I think the real name of the game is to win back the House and Senate.

Won't happen. Barring a presidential scandal that makes Watergate look like, well, a third-rate burglary, The Dems have no chance whatsoever to even prevent a further loss of seats in 2004, much less regain control of either chamber. Even they know this, and are thus aiming what little money they have at state races and attempts to retain the Congressional seats they already control.

Practically all current analyses predict meaningful gains for the GOP in both the House and Senate next year. It's even possible - though by no means probable, at least not yet - that we could end up with a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate. The Dems are that screwed going into November 2004.

[BMC1]

I didn’t say they were going to take the Congress on the contrary, I DON’T believe they will be able to do it. What I said is I believe that’s their real goal. If a democrat wins the White House, that leaves Hillary out in the cold in ’08. But if they could get their hands on Congressional seats, they can set Hillary up to win next time.

Don’t forget who the players are behind the scenes. You have James (serpent head) Carville and Bill Clinton pulling the strings with McCauliff, fund raiser-in-chief and mud slinger. They are the masters of manipulation and dirty tricks.

[Zack Nguyen]

The Dems have no chance whatsoever to even prevent a further loss of seats in 2004, much less regain control of either chamber.

That's right. A 5-7 seat gain in Texas due to redistricting sealed the deal. Unless of course the court throws out the map.

[rightofrush]

Won't happen. Barring a presidential scandal that makes Watergate look like, well, a third-rate burglary, The Dems have no chance whatsoever to even prevent a further loss of seats in 2004, much less regain control of either chamber.

Are you forgeting about the invasion of the illegals and motor voter?