Trouble in Donkey-land ?

[dogtowner]

ruh roh I

ruh roh II

Trouble brewing in November and the cupboard is getting bare.
Bad combination.




From #1

After losing the White House and nearly 70 congressional seats in the last two elections, Republicans are poised for a strong comeback in 2010, with significant gains likely in the House and a good chance of boosting their numbers in the Senate and statehouses across the country.

The results could hamper President Obama's legislative efforts as he prepares to seek reelection and reshape the political landscape for a decade beyond, as lawmakers redraw congressional and state political boundaries to reflect the next census.

All 435 House seats, 36 in the Senate and the governorships of 37 states will be on the ballot in November. Democrats are favored to retain the Massachusetts seat of the late Sen. Edward M. Kennedy in a special election Jan. 19.

Some of the Democrats' most prominent figures, including Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Senate Banking Committee Chairman Christopher J. Dodd of Connecticut, are in serious danger as they seek reelection. Both would probably lose if elections were held today.

"It all adds up to a pretty bad year for the party in power," said Jennifer Duffy, an analyst with the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. "How bad? I'm not sure we know yet."

from #2

Democrats have lost yet another touted recruit, this time in Kansas.

State Sen. Laura Kelly (D) just announced her withdrawal from the race to face Rep. Lynn Jenkins (R-Kan.). She becomes the fifth formidable recruit to bow out in recent weeks.



“I have been forced to make a decision between honoring the pledge I made to the people in my Senate district and my firm conviction that the people of the 2nd congressional district deserve a truly independent voice in Congress," Kelly said in a statement.


“This has been a very hard decision, but it is the right one.”


Kelly joins several recent dropouts, including businessman Jack McDonald, a well-funded challenger to Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) who announced last week that he wouldn't run. The others are Ohio state Rep. Todd Book, who was running against Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Ohio); former Tennessee Commerce and Insurance Commissioner Paula Flowers, who was running for Rep. Zach Wamp's (R-Tenn.) seat; and Solana Beach City Councilman Dave Roberts, who was running against Rep. Brian Bilbray (R-Calif.).



Both McDonald and Kelly were cited in a late October memo from DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen (Md.) that touted the committee's recruiting successes.


On top of that, Democrats have lost four incumbents in vulnerable districts to retirement recently. It has been a distinct shift, taking five seats off the map on offense and adding four on defense.

 

[rushhannity]

Yes, Go Dog! " Common Sense vs. Emotions "
Democrats stand on four pillars: Socialism, Homosexuality, Immigration and Taxation.
S.H.I.T. It`s just messy politics.

 

[dogtowner]

Yes, Go Dog! " Common Sense vs. Emotions "
Democrats stand on four pillars: Socialism, Homosexuality, Immigration and Taxation.
S.H.I.T. It`s just messy politics.

The Mushy Middle votes it's pocketbook.
They taught the GOP a lesson in the wages of being Dem-lite.
They will try to right the ship and see if the lesson was learned.

With actual conservatives re-bonding with "independents" it could get quite ugly for the dems.

 

[pocketfullofshells]

Yes, Go Dog! " Common Sense vs. Emotions "
Democrats stand on four pillars: Socialism, Homosexuality, Immigration and Taxation.
S.H.I.T. It`s just messy politics.

Republicans

If you don't agree yell Socialism....facts be damned....

Homosexuality....Its the most evil thing on earth far more evil then poverty ..Jesus said so ....I would add more we are playing what Republican will be found in a gay sex scandal next game.

Imigration....your not going to send them all back so quit crying...and in 8 years what did Republicans do about jack and .****

Taxation....Lower taxes on on the Rich, watch Econ tank, Spend more money= Conservative.? Budget Surplus? We can't have that, give them 8 years its a debt!