[Panic in the Streets]

Considering how poorly the GOP Congress is treating its base, I would not be surprised if the lost the House outright.

I can find no compelling reason to vote for them, other than "they aren't Democrats" (but they ACT like Big SPending Democrats, so what's the difference?)

[new yorker 77]

To stay home and allow liberals to take over the House at a time of WAR would be un-American. We can keep the GOP in line with our words, but to stay home makes you no better than a liberal.

[Popman]

Between now and Nov 2006 you will see lots of "conservative" issues being pushed to get the base placated, docile and in line.

Politics as usual in DC.

Republicans speaking conservative, acting conservative, walking conservative: Voting RINO

Quite frankly, you are right, They are losing me to a protest vote.

[rdb3]

Considering how poorly the GOP Congress is treating its base, I would not be surprised if the lost the House outright.

I can find no compelling reason to vote for them, other than "they aren't Democrats" (but they ACT like Big SPending Democrats, so what's the difference?)

Panic in the Streets
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[George W. Bush]

Considering how poorly the GOP Congress is treating its base, I would not be surprised if the lost the House outright.

I would. They would have to botch things very badly, both legislatively as well as campaigns, to lose more than 5-10 seats.

If they get in gear on borders and budget, the GOP will gain seats. And you'll notice that's exactly what they're doing. When DeLay returns, I think we'll finally see him lead tht charge.

I think the Senate is the place to watch. I don't see any rosy GOP picture there unless we see them take firm action on borders and budget. And the Miers thing will be as big as any other factor. A Miers on the Court as a liberal will be a big blow to the GOP's appeal to the base. If she's confirmed and a clear conservative, they'll be okay on that front.

Both House and Senate could face additional problems if there are big losses in Iraq. But that seems a long shot to me. Unless our losses escalate sharply just before the election, Iraq won't affect the election much.

[StAnDeliver]

"I would not be surprised if the lost the House outright."

Another born in 10/05 bedwetter. IBZ.