This will be my only post on the last pathetic attempt to find a real government….the voter has done as I predicted….it voted for people with little agenda other than “Obama….Bad”……
We will have the next two years of miserable governance……but let’s look at the round-up…….
Election night just keeps getting better and better for Republicans: Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell started things off by defeating Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in Kentucky, reports AP. Hours later, McConnell learned he will be changing his title to majority leader: Republicans needed a net gain of six seats to take the Senate, and they’ve now got seven, reports CNN:
- In Iowa, Joni Ernst beat Bruce Braley for an open seat currently held by Democrats.
- In North Carolina, Thom Tillis unseated Democratic Sen. Kay Hagan.
- In Colorado, Cory Gardner unseated Democratic Sen. Mark Udall.
- In Arkansas, Tom Cotton unseated Democratic Sen. Mark Pryor.
- In West Virginia, Shelley Capito won and will replace retiring Democrat Jay Rockefeller (and become her state’s first female senator).
- In South Dakota, Gov. Mike Rounds won an open seat currently held by Democrats.
- In Montana, Steve Daines won the seat held by Democrat John Walsh, who dropped out of the race over plagiarism charges.
But it’s not all bad news for Democrats: In New Hampshire, Democrat Jeanne Shaheen held off a challenge from former Massachusetts Sen. Scott Brown and in Minnesota, Al Franken easily won re-election to the seat he won by just 312 votes in 2008. Other key races:
- In Louisiana, the race between Democrat incumbent Mary Landrieu and GOP challenger Bill Cassidy will go to a Dec. 6 runoff.
- In Kansas, Republican Pat Roberts won re-election in a close race against independent challenger Greg Orman.
- In Georgia, Republican David Perdue beat Michelle Nunn in the race for a GOP-held open seat.
- In Virginia, Democratic Sen. Mark Warner has declared victory in a surprisingly close race with challenger Ed Gillespie, though the Republican has yet to concede and says he hasn’t ruled out a recount.
- In Alaska, Democratic Sen. Mark Begich has fallen behind Republican challenger Dan Sullivan, but many remote precincts and tens of thousands of absentee ballots remain to be counted.
I am going to enjoy the next two rears of whining…….the country gets the government it deserves…….Congrats!
I suspect the fear motivation factor that produced unfounded claims of creeping socialism, guns being taken away, ISIS crossing our unprotected borders, etc, etc, ad nauseum, will have been in place for many voters while those who didn’t vote absurdly deny their vote would not have mattered anyway.
You’re right Chuq. “the country gets the government it deserves”
“while those who didn’t vote absurdly deny their vote would have mattered anyway. “
Chuq, please change that to read “would not have mattered”.
Taken care of….well said…..
I think we are in for a very long 2 years….
The country wasn’t heading anywhere good, so the change brings much needed hope.
Hope does spring eternal but this will not….we will see how well optimism really works….
Reblogged this on AMERICAN LIBERAL TIMES and commented:
And in addition to what Lobotero has said in this blog post let me add this: “Yes … there will be much whining … and weeping …. and wailing …. and gnashing of teeth …. and rending of garments … but the voters have decided to screw themselves once again …. they will find out how badly they had screwed themselves in short order …. and I add my own voice to the chorus that is singing, “Enjoy yourselves Idiots! You get what you vote for and if you voted for it or refused to vote at all …. I don’t want to hear your complaints because if you did either of those two things you damned well have earned what you are about to get!
John, thanx for the re-blog and the comment….
You wrote a great piece there Chuq — as always — great work! 🙂
Thanx….
Reblogged this on It Is What It Is and commented:
Indeed …. “the country gets the government it deserves. Congrats!”
I appreciate the re-blog……sadly I am not surprised……this system continues to ruin whatever chance the American people have to excel…..chuq
Welcome!! Agree with you Chuq ….. wonder what the future will bring!
2016 may be more interesting than I anticipated….
I think I may want to take a time out then …. LOL!! I’ll be informed through here … I refuse to watch the news or listen to the radio!!
Peace ….
For the next week it will, be mind numbing…..LOL
That’s how I feel right now …. since late last night when I saw some comments on my iPhone!
I love analyzing politics….but the overkill that follows makes me want to hide for about a month or so….
Thank you for this post … summary. I still am reeling and looking for solace!! Reblog … 🙁
I think the term should be “the majority” not the voter in your introductory line. I am disappointed in the outcome of the elections but not surprised. I know our president has faced monumental road-blocks from the congress but feel he has remained lackadaisical on many very important issues and that has “turned off” support for his party…my party. Thank you for the thoughtful article.
Thanx for the visit hope to see you more….I agree and thanx for pointing out my oversight…..more interesting will be to see how all this will play in 2016…..the race will begin in January…..chuq
Unfortunately, many people vote based on the propaganda and drivel seen on political ads.
Hello and welcome…..the sad part is that the voter buys all of the stuff without question…..and that is the damaging part…..thanx for your comment and please visit as often as you can…..chuq