Election trouble brewing for House Dems in 2010

MyWay.com ^ | 9-13-09 | Beth Fouhy

[444Flyer]

NEW YORK (AP) - Despite sweeping Democratic successes in the past two national elections, continuing job losses and President Barack Obama's slipping support could lead to double-digit losses for the party in next year's congressional races and may even threaten their House control.

Fifty-four new Democrats were swept into the House in 2006 and 2008, helping the party claim a decisive majority as voters soured on a Republican president and embraced Obama's message of hope and change. Many of the new Democrats are in districts carried by Republican John McCain in last year's presidential contest; others are in traditional swing districts that have proved tough for either party to hold.

From New Hampshire to Nevada, House Democrats also will be forced to defend votes on Obama's $757 billion economic recovery package and on energy legislation viewed by many as a job killer in an already weak economy.

Add to that the absence of Obama from the top of the ticket, which could reduce turnout among blacks, liberals and young people, and the likelihood of a highly motivated GOP base confused by the president's proposed health care plan and angry at what they consider reckless spending and high debt.

Taken together, it could be the most toxic environment for Democrats since 1994, when the party lost 34 House incumbents and 54 seats altogether. Democrats currently have a 256-178 edge in the House, with one vacancy. Republicans would have to pick up 40 seats to regain control.

[Paladin2]

Bipartisan gridlock in DC is a GOOD thing.

[muir_redwoods]

"...and the likelihood of a highly motivated GOP base confused by the president's proposed health care plan and angry at what they consider reckless spending and high debt."

No bias there

[raptor29]

If we don’t get a grip on the voter fraud already in the works, 2010 is going to be a big ‘surprise’ disappointment for the conservatives in this country. Can’t believe how far America has slipped.

[kittymyrib]

Conservatives should make it their mission to vote EVERY so-called “Blue Dog Democrat” out of office. They make it possible for Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid to stay in power by giving the Dems majorities in the House and Senate. There is absolutely no reason to keep these hypocrites in office, because when Queen Nancy and Dingy Harry need their votes, they deliver faster than Pizza Hut.

[originalbuckeye]

I don't think the Dems care about 2010. Once they get their Healthcare Reform in place it will be near impossible to dissemble. They can put in anything to appease the Right and, once passed, they can change ALL the parameters. They can put in ANYTHING in committee and there will not be another vote for passage. We must stop this altogether.

[sirchtruth]

I say it’s way too early to tell if this is the case in a year from now. Today, it’s all over for them, tomorrow maybe a different story, especially if repubs don’t rid themselvels of the rino’s!

[Dahoser]

Yes, bleep Beth Fouhy. We’re not confused at all by Obama’s health care plan. We know evil when we see it.

[444Flyer]

"Election trouble brewing for House Dems in 2010'

[KITCAT55]

CORRUPTION FIRST, THEN THE ELECTION, THE WAY THEY ARE
MOVING THEY WILL DESTROY THE COUNTRY IN A YEAR. FOLLOW GLEN
FAITHFULLY.

[nmh]

I can’t either.

How can so many people be hoodwinked?

Obama has always been TRANSPARENT.

You can SEE it in his BODY LANGUAGE.

You can HEAR it in what he SAYS.

HE LIES constantly.

I don’t get it.

[444Flyer]

“... especially if repubs don’t rid themselvels of the rino’s!”

I know a Few Good Tea Partiers who would be happy to replace them.;)

[Squantos]

So Beth thinks GOP voters are confused on health care ?

Another lock step presstitute in Obamas camp. What a suprise.

40 seats to take back congress.

[DownInFlames]

I understand Pelosi use to be a pretty woman. Looking at her now, WOOF.

[ridesthemiles]

Hasn’t Dick Morris predicted a triple digit loss for the Democrats?

[444Flyer]

“...So Beth thinks GOP voters are confused on health care ?

Another lock step presstitute in Obamas camp...”

Beth Foughy, do you pronounce that “phooey”?

[True Grit]

Conservatives should make it their mission to vote EVERY so-called “Blue Dog Democrat” out of office.

Everyone one of the corrupt, big spending jerks should be voted out whether democrat or republican.

[BillyKess]

Without Obama on the ticket, a lower predicted black turnout in 2010 - Now what does that tell me? These black people who will stay home in 2010 would otherwise come out to vote if Obama was on the ticket - thus go Democrat across the board. What does that tell me? It tells me they are nothing but racists who came out to vote for Obama just because he was black. That's what it tell me. Remember... they voted for Obama because they felt the troops should stay in Iraq and finish this war. They voted for Obama because they is anti-stem cell. They voted for Obama because they like Sarah Palin and think she'd do a good job as his VP. They be smart, informed P-Ditty fans. They be voting for the first time in their lives and proud of America for the first time in their lives. Yeah. Yeah dat's right dawg! Oh bah mah... oh bah mah... oh bah mah...

They wanted that change. But what change? Well, they couldn't tell ya... but dat whole "hope and change" thing sure sounded good, yo! Make them feel all warm and fuzzy inside!

[mware]

Michael Barone on right now saying as things are right now he would predict a 20-30 seat change for Republicans. Two getting voted out could be Dodd and Reid.

[bikerman]

Only double DIGIT?