I don't believe the MSM is all powerful, but in situations as this, they will indeed do a smear job against the Reps. Also, even though we control the three branches, do you honestly think the Reps would propose, say cutting back "Real" spending 5%? do you think they would fire 5% of the Federal workforce? Even though we control the three branches, spending has risen at a higher rate than under Clinton, Federal regulations are being promulgated every day. I see very little change now that we control the three branches.
The main thing to save this Republic is if Justices are put on the Court that believe in "strict original intent." The MSM is always ready "on the pounce" with any proposal by the Reps to reduce government. What the stupid Reps don't realize if they had the true spirit of the Founders they would pick, say the Dept of Education and de-fund it and fire all employees. There would be all kinds of screaming and crap from the MSM and parasites. But, in six months everyone wouldn't care, they would likely say, "huh, I guess we didn't need it." What the Reps need is a leader who truly understands what Liberty means and what limited government means. There is NO Rep in congress that truly respects the Constitution.
I'm not interested in discussing spending. That wasn't the subject of my post.
My contention is that the MSM is not a Goliath any longer. They smeared the President, and he won. Nov. 2, 2004 marked the end of their unlimited power. Anyone that fails to realize this is letting the past cloud their perception of the present.
The field has been leveled and the outcome of an election is now largely dependant on the candidate. Both Old and new media now cancel each out to make this reality. The Reps should have no reason to fear anyone BUT their own inaction on promises, so I suggest they seriously consider addressing points such as the Judicial obstruction of the courts.