With the recent elections two republicans gained a spot. Republicans win in New Jersey and Virginia mark a troubling turn for President Obama. With the recent backlash over the economy and the government taking a role in people's lives a backlash can be seen. Voter's have spoken and they are definently not happy with the way things are going.
"What this is tonight, this victory here tonight, is a warning shot, and it says to the moderate Democrats in the House that they ought to think twice about continuing to pursue the policies of this White House and (House Speaker) Nancy Pelosi," said Virginia Republican Rep. Eric Cantor.
Both sides are pushing these new votes strongly. Republicans are using it as a source of leverage over the Democrates and the democrates are trying to re-gather themselves. Tim Kaine democratic governor out of Virgina said "We have really had a run of wins and we got used to winning and that makes it tough, "We have to give credit where credit is due they ran a great campaign."
The recent changes can be alarming to democrates but it is still very early in Obamas term. Things could quickly shift back into their ballpark. When asked about the elections the White House brushed off the results by saying the president did not watch the elections and had no further comment. In all reality I am sure he was pushing for the victory.
Maybe these changes will spark some movement and changes. A little competition never hurt anyone and that might be exactly what D.C. needs to make progress. It is very interesting to look at how quickly a country can change their views and opinions. Who knows? In a few weeks the democrates could be on top of the world once again.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/03/gop-gains-hurt-obama-capital-agenda/
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The author's comments are interesting. Yes, Americans might not be happy with the way things are running, especially the miserable economic situation. But they also need to understand that president Obama inherited a mess that has been around for quite a while. Therefore, expecting him to fix the situation within a year that he has been in office is simply calling for too much too soon. Futhermore, I don't think it is appropriate for Americans to sit back and expect the president to fix teverything for them. Like he mentioned during his inauguration speech, and which is obviously known to everybody, he was not the first one to take such an oath. And yet those who came before him took the same oath "amidst gathering clouds and raging storms." But even under such tough circumstances, America forged a head, not because of people in high political offices, but because of the faithfulness of hardworking Americans.
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