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| Republicans consolidate hold on conservative-looking Congress |
| 2004-11-03 |
| WASHINGTON — A triumphant phalanx of conservative candidates paved the way as Republicans used Election Day to strengthen their grip on Congress and vanquish one of the Democrats' most visible national leaders. As undecided races in the House and Senate dwindled to a handful, both chambers' GOP leaders rejoiced in their added muscle. In the next Congress, Republicans will have at least 231 seats and probably one more for what would be a three-seat pickup in the 435-member House. The GOP will control the new Senate 55-44 plus a Democratic-leaning independent, a four-seat gain. |
| Posted by:Mark Espinola |
| #5 Indeed. Heh. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2004-11-03 6:44:42 PM |
| #4 Oops - sorry, Lh. Sigh. Thx for updating me on Hatch, Mrs D! As for the RINOs, fug 'em, Rove. |
| Posted by: .com 2004-11-03 6:42:54 PM |
| #3 He's also correct. The Rs limited time as chairman of committees as part of the 1994 takeover. Hatch's time is up. Somehow, LH thinks Spector will be more liberal than Hatch, who spent most of the last 6 years in Kennedy's pocket. Spector will talk a good game, but he'll get rolled by Rove when the big ones come up. Had PA gone for Bush instead of Kerry it might be different. |
| Posted by: Mrs. Davis 2004-11-03 6:37:29 PM |
| #2 The Senate majority didn't change, so all chairs remain the same... So what, exactly, are you trying to say? Lol! You're acting most weird and wacky, today... :-) |
| Posted by: .com 2004-11-03 6:33:14 PM |
| #1 Arlen Spector will be chair of judiciary, no? :) |
| Posted by: Liberalhawk 2004-11-03 6:27:00 PM |