Yeah, once the Republicans learned they could win the House again, it's been more back and forth. But even the last long time with Dem majority was Reagan/Bush, wasn't it?
Mal: How drunk was I last night? Jayne: Well I dunno. I passed out.
'Our Mrs. Reynolds'
Natter 67: Overriding Vetoes
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, nail polish, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Jesse - Nov 03, 2010 3:08:50 am PDT #3494 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Kat - Nov 03, 2010 3:30:30 am PDT #3495 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
The trend having more to do with preferring divided party rule than being about any particular issue - no matter what is being said.
And yet they get peeved that nothing gets accomplished. I'm sort of stomach sick at the thought of the Tea Party gaining any prominence.
I hope that this year is all about obstructing Congress. I can't believe how even with a super majority Dems were useless.
I am thrilled that CA no longer needs a 2/3rd majority to pass a budget. About. Damn. Time.
Kat - Nov 03, 2010 3:30:59 am PDT #3496 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
(Apparently I woke up crabby this morning... I blame crappy sleep and dreams about Hoover Dam).
brenda m - Nov 03, 2010 3:31:22 am PDT #3497 of 30001
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
I am thrilled that CA no longer needs a 2/3rd majority to pass a budget. About. Damn. Time.
Wow, that is huge.
Illinois is very depressing. The governor is still too close to call though.
Kat - Nov 03, 2010 3:34:17 am PDT #3498 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
And, also, Carly Fiorino? She's 500,000 votes behind (~5 or so percent) with 93% reporting. And she won't concede.
Theodosia - Nov 03, 2010 4:02:58 am PDT #3499 of 30001
'we all walk this earth feeling we are frauds. The trick is to be grateful and hope the caper doesn't end any time soon"
I'm still inexpressibly disappointed with the American electorate this morning. They're getting the government they so richly deserve. Unfortunately, I'm getting the same.
Burrell - Nov 03, 2010 4:03:31 am PDT #3500 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh. Awake. Too tired, but too much work to not get up and get started.
I suck at getting my work done.
I am thrilled that CA no longer needs a 2/3rd majority to pass a budget. About. Damn. Time.
That is good. But don't we also now need a 2/3 majority to get a state fee through? Fucking voters are contradictory eejits.
Jessica - Nov 03, 2010 4:29:23 am PDT #3501 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
The other thing that made me feel better was that this is the 3rd time in a row that the ruling party has lost the House in the midterm election following that of a same party President being elected. The trend having more to do with preferring divided party rule than being about any particular issue - no matter what is being said.
I have to put in a plug here for the My History Can Beat Up Your Politics podcast - he's done a few episodes on midterm elections, and he's really fantastic at putting current political trends in context.
msbelle - Nov 03, 2010 4:31:54 am PDT #3502 of 30001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
not a single person I voted for won, unless I missed something.
Jesse - Nov 03, 2010 4:36:16 am PDT #3503 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
Everyone I voted for won! And New York State can look forward to some lovely tablescapes and theme-tinis in the governor's mansion!
I feel like it's actually not that bad, myself. (Um, or that good, if you happen to be a Republican.)