I voted. The wait wasn't too long. I think maybe 1/2 an hour total. I was happy to see a lot of people out voting for this midterm election.
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I voted. The wait wasn't too long. I think maybe 1/2 an hour total. I was happy to see a lot of people out voting for this midterm election.
Fat Secret Agent
So if the democrats control both what effect does that have on POTUS. Does he need them to agree legislation / policy or can he just do what he wants, since he can't be re-elected anyway.
And also, which is the upper house and what is the difference between them.
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The senate would be the upper house I believe. I'm not sure how comparable it is to the british system though.
Bush would have to reach out to democrats for majority support now. Of equal importance, the possibility for an investigation into the Iraqi matter would be open...
As it stands now the democrats took the congress by a large margin, while barely taking control of the senate (by as little as a few thousand votes in their favour in some states); while the republicans can demand a recount in those states...
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en(un)lightened
Yes, he will.Originally Posted by bigboab
I think only half of the seats in the two houses come up for election every two years. Anyone elected sits a term of 4 years. The Presidential Election takes place in two years time. It means that halfway through a Presidents 4 year term, he/she can lose control of both houses. I think that has happened this time. Have not seen the full results yet. As I said 'I think'.
The Americans will correct me soon.
Seats in the House (total of 435) are two-year terms, and stand for election coincidental with presidential elections and mid-term as well.
Senate terms are six years, and 1/3 of the 100 seats stand for election every two years.
The House is in Democrat hands now, and I am quite sure the Senate will follow when results are officialized.
Does anyone think the Republicans cheated at all (at all).
"Researchers have already cast much darkness on the subject, and if they continue their investigations, we shall soon know nothing at all about it."
-Mark Twain
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Thanks for the correction.Yes, he will.I think only half of the seats in the two houses come up for election every two years. Anyone elected sits a term of 4 years. The Presidential Election takes place in two years time. It means that halfway through a Presidents 4 year term, he/she can lose control of both houses. I think that has happened this time. Have not seen the full results yet. As I said 'I think'.
The Americans will correct me soon.
Seats in the House (total of 435) are two-year terms, and stand for election coincidental with presidential elections and mid-term as well.
Senate terms are six years, and 1/3 of the 100 seats stand for election every two years.
The House is in Democrat hands now, and I am quite sure the Senate will follow when results are officialized.
Does anyone think the Republicans cheated at all (at all).
Is the Senate elections 33, 33, 34 or do they have another system?
Yes.
Last edited by bigboab; 11-08-2006 at 09:05 PM.
The best way to keep a secret:- Tell everyone not to tell anyone.
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Just as Hilary may be moving into the Whitehouse the chances are the Conservatives could be regaining England (not sure if Scotland will still be part of the UK by then).
Will J2 be taking an extended vacation in a Cotswold village and become a real ale buff?
Cogito cogito ergo cogito sum
en(un)lightened
As to your first, it is done in rotation, I don't recall which year of the rotation it is, and it doesn't really matter.
Is the Senate elections 33, 33, 34 or do they have another system?
Yes.
What sort of Republican cheating do you believe took place?
If Hillary ever moves back into the White House, you will have as houseguests myself and the Missus, as well as four cats and a retrieving dog.Just as Hilary may be moving into the Whitehouse the chances are the Conservatives could be regaining England (not sure if Scotland will still be part of the UK by then).
Will J2 be taking an extended vacation in a Cotswold village and become a real ale buff?
I am an ale buff, but would beg your expertise in learning the fineries of rampant consumption.
Hillary really showed what she was made of this time around.
A few facts:
She deigned her Republican opponent not worthy of a debate, and did precious little campaigning, as to do so would have been seen as acknowledging her competitor, which she was not about to do; she treated the election as if she were running unopposed.
She won by a ridiculous margin.
She still managed to spend $30 million on her re-election, which is some sort of record for an incumbent.
"Researchers have already cast much darkness on the subject, and if they continue their investigations, we shall soon know nothing at all about it."
-Mark Twain
Use Logic Or STFU!
Hilary sucks ass.As to your first, it is done in rotation, I don't recall which year of the rotation it is, and it doesn't really matter.
What sort of Republican cheating do you believe took place?
If Hillary ever moves back into the White House, you will have as houseguests myself and the Missus, as well as four cats and a retrieving dog.Just as Hilary may be moving into the Whitehouse the chances are the Conservatives could be regaining England (not sure if Scotland will still be part of the UK by then).
Will J2 be taking an extended vacation in a Cotswold village and become a real ale buff?
I am an ale buff, but would beg your expertise in learning the fineries of rampant consumption.
Hillary really showed what she was made of this time around.
A few facts:
She deigned her Republican opponent not worthy of a debate, and did precious little campaigning, as to do so would have been seen as acknowledging her competitor, which she was not about to do; she treated the election as if she were running unopposed.
She won by a ridiculous margin.
She still managed to spend $30 million on her re-election, which is some sort of record for an incumbent.
Fat Secret Agent
Probly why she won.
Fat Secret Agent
Do you think that the Conservatives will win the next General Election.Just as Hilary may be moving into the Whitehouse the chances are the Conservatives could be regaining England (not sure if Scotland will still be part of the UK by then).
Will J2 be taking an extended vacation in a Cotswold village and become a real ale buff?
Maybe if Gordon is made leader, the English have always had problems with the party having a Scottish (or Welsh) leader.
Tony did a great job of convincing them he was actually English.
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