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Old 09-09-2008, 08:36 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by dc_dux View Post
The Democrats will increase their majorities in both the House and Senate. The Democratic majority in the House of 235-199 could increase by 5-10 seats. In the Senate, the 51-49 majority could increase by 4-7 seats.

If there is a McCain presidency, one thing you wont see is a complete capituation by Congress in the same manner as during the Bush first term.
Okay, this is a kind of relief I was looking for. So you're saying that Congress would keep McCain on a kind of leash?

I like the thought of this Democratic/Republican Senate/Congress/White House balancing act—more liberals being added to the mix. It's kind of like the House of Commons, where you can see the executive counterbalanced, especially where a minority government is concerned.

So the Congress can maintain a balance of power? Haven't we seen Bush strong-arm his way though Congress?

ratbastid, thanks for the clarification. I don't usually take these polls too seriously, unless there is a consensus of a big imbalance between candidates....
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