Dorks rejoice
Democrats take House; Senate hangs on 2 races – Americas – International Herald Tribune — This was to be expected since the public is more and more fed-up with the do-nothing Congress that has been lining its own pockets more than serving the public. My wife, a lifelong Republican, made the point that the opportunity was there when one party controls everything (including the courts) to accomplish something. “So what have the Republicans accomplished?” She asked. “A reversal of civil liberties, the weakest dollar ever, and the promotion of corporatism. Good work.”
Yes, thanks for playing!
Karl Rove, the president’s top political strategist, alerted the president that the House was lost at around 11 p.m., the White House said.
“His reaction was, he was disappointed in the results in the House,” Tony Fratto, a White House spokesman. “But he’s eager to work with both parties on his priorities over the next two years. He’s got an agenda of important issues he wants to work on, and he’s going to work with both parties.”
One of the Democrats Mr. Bush telephoned today – Representative Steny Hoyer of Maryland, a contender for majority leader – said in a televised interview this morning that the president spoke of a need for the two parties to work together, particularly on Iraq.
In talk show appearances, tired-looking and glum Republican officials today were also stressing bipartisanship.
It will be interesting to see how Pelosi handles the attack dogs
