Veto proof Senate will be tough without a miracle in 2012. But if things work out right they should take a majority. If the trends hold and Republicans gain 5-8 seats this year then control is very possible in ‘12. I hope they make as strong an effort as possible to knock out both Nelsons, Webb, Tester, McCaskill and a few others. Many of them ran as “moderates” in ‘06 and of course convinced plenty of mushy headed voters to believe their lies. Maybe 2012 can be another 1980.
As far as the House goes this year, I am not convinced Repubs will take control. Now that the expectations have been set so high it will be a disaster if they fall short. I fear the Dems will be emboldened. Though if the economy continues to falter and 0bama does not regain his popularity you could have more Dems panicking and jumping ship prior to 2012.
“Now that the expectations have been set so high it will be a disaster if they fall short. I fear the Dems will be emboldened.”
Yes, the Dems could put fear into their base to get them out, but, I think there will be more apathy, esp with the younger crowd. Huckster had a segment on his show, interviewed some college kids, and less than half said they were going to vote. ( seemed those planning to vote were conservatives..MHO)
I am even more energized today than I was yesterday. went to a rally for our candidate in NY20. (Chris Gibson) We were doing a sign-wave along the highway while waiting for him. We got scores of honks & waves, but only one ‘boo’
The energy can be catching.
Lets take a Hammer to the dreams of those Dems on the KHR list.
When You’re Holding a Hammer (Everything Looks Like a Nail)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EfH46DTAkxo