[cwb]

It's amazing that the last time (except present day) the GOP held a majority in both houses was during IKe's term from '53-'55. And even while Republican's held the Senate for several years during the Reagan years, it's my understanding that since all spending originates in the House, the GOP was rather impotent. Is this true, since it was before my enlightenment period.

[republicanwizard]

Sadly, I don't see how we can expand our majority to the size it was in the 71st Congress. I see we have a ultimate top of 260, but of course, with Howard Dean, anything is possible.

However, it's tough with New England and California.