Yesterday became a "historical shift" in our government's political standings. After the votes were calculated, the G.O.P, or "Grand Old Party," now has 239 members in the House of Representatives, opposed to 185 Democrats still in the House. They have gained 60 seats. They could not, however, overturn the state of the Senate: 51 Democrats will stay in the Senate, along with 46 Republicans, meaning they still have the majority vote. After President Obama's less-than successful time in office, voter's drove the point home that they are unhappy. It is disconcerting to Democrats, like me, to see so many people switching parties, because of the state of our economy. If the Republicans win control of the Senate in 2012, it could mean the work that Democrats, liberals, and feminists have done to gain more rights for women, homosexuals, and children, could be diminished because of the beliefs of Republicans. However, I do hope that with this change in power, there will be something done about taxes, creating more jobs and the economy in general. On a radio interview, President Obama states, "My hope is that I can cooperate with Republicans, but obviously, the kinds of compromises that will be made depend on what Capitol Hill looks like- who's in charge." This makes me think that this Obama's reminder to America that he IS still President, regardless of the changes made in Congress and in the Senate. I am truly looking forward to seeing if the Republicans can really pull through for the United States, since they seem, and I can't believe I'm saying this, our last hope.
If you want to read more:
www.nytimes.com/2010/11/04/us/politics/04elect.html?pagewanted=1&hp
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