re: #561 darthstar

That’s assuming there are ‘gains’ in the midterm election. If America responds as I think she will (rejecting xenophobia, fear, and bigotry), then there’s a good chance the balance will remain the same, except in the Senate, where there’s now a small chance the Democrats can actually gain a seat or two.

Anyone who sees that as a mandate for more wing-nuttery is huffing spray paint (though that could explain Boehner’s orange visage).

The economy is too far down for too long. Incumbents take a beating when that happens. Since there are more Democrat incumbents than Republicans, the Dems are pretty much sure to lose some ground in the House.

All the challenger will need to do is show up and not say too much that’s too stupid. He’ll be the vote for hope and change, and the incumbent will be the candidate of more of the same, no matter what he says.

How far this goes is anybody’s guess. My guess is the Dems retain control of the House and Senate, but lose a substantial part of their now commanding majority. Half? A quarter? Beats me.

There’s simply no good news the administration can point to. No achievements that command wide public support. No prospects for a turnaround resulting from more of the same.

They’re left arguing that the Republicans would make an even bigger hash of things. Maybe that’s true, but it’s not the argument you want to be making when you ask for somebody’s vote.