[speedy]

How soon people forget, Shrew (you sure don't sound like a shrew.) Now it is taken as a given that the GOP will hold the House, but between 1930 and 1994, the Dems had it for something like 60 years. Ironically enough, shortly after the Soviet Union collapsed, the Democrats lost their hold on Congress. And on that subject, I will never forget how depressed the NY Times was in its coverage of the fall of Communism. All they could talk about was how dangerous things would get now. It's been a bad couple of decades for the Times.

[The Shrew]

Thanks for your kind comments.

I think the author - perhaps unwittingly - fails to acknowledge several points on the fall of Leftism that don't necessarily suit his needs:

1. 9/11/01 - Political Consultant types are now referring to "Security Moms" instead of Soccer Moms.

2. The Impeachment of William Jefferson Clinton!

3. The several hundred member defection of Elected Democrats - nationwide - following the 1994 election.

4. The near immediate retirement of Leftist Icons following the 1994 elections - Pat Schroeder for one - knowing that they would not return to the majority.

To name just a few!

Regards,

TS