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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 06:51 PM
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If we really want change, remember we also have a Congress to elect!!!
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kikiek Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 06:54 PM
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1. Yeah one look at Bush's budget proposal highlights the need to keep and increase our
majority in Congress. It is something we have to get done also.
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TwilightGardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 06:57 PM
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2. We have a Congress? I thought we had legislative rubber stampers.
I'd love to elect a Congress. Let's hope we get one someday.
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Bobbieo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 07:02 PM
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5. Your best chance, Weiner, is for this year!!! We need a real Senate majority!
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jody Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 07:00 PM
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3. Absolutely, elect 435 new congresspersons every two years until we have at least 290 that will
override a president's veto and do the same in the senate until we have 67 senators who will override a veto.

IMO if We the People could regain control of the House in the next few elections, the Senate would fall in line and bring a rogue president to heel.

I know that's :tinfoilhat: but I can dream can't I!
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JNelson6563 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 07:01 PM
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4. Thank you!
As one who is managing one of those Congressional races, I thank you for shining a light on this important aspect of Election 2008! :toast:

Julie
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jwirr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 07:24 PM
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6. This is the single most important thing we need to do. Go Franken.
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ursi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 07:31 PM
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7. I totally agree!
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-03-08 07:42 PM
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8. Sorry if I sound like a disillusioned person
but that worked so well in 2006... really

If "blue dogs" and DLC are the majority, you will see little change anyway. Yeah, they will throw more bones, but
don't expect anything substantial any longer
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