tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-373574972011-04-21T13:57:50.687-07:00Endia Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295105683608063185noreply@blogger.comBlogger11100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37357497.post-1163097545733818712006-11-09T10:16:00.000-08:002006-11-09T10:56:03.243-08:00I am excited to know that Democrats have finally taken over the House of Representatives and the Senate.<br /><br />This 2006 election year has brought about a significant change in our government with Democrats now being the majority. Since 1994, Republicans have held the majority due to the midterm sweep that year. Have they lost that now due to all the events occurring since September 11, 2001? Well I happen to think so.<br /><br />This past Tuesday, Democrats picked up at least 28 seats in the House of Representatives, giving them control of the chamber. (<a href="http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/election.house/index.html">http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/11/08/election.house/index.html</a>)<br />President Bush is extremely disappointed in this change but claims he will work with the Democratic party.<br /><br />The question of the day now is "what's next?" As a Democrat, I totally agree with the words of Democratic Gov. Tom Vilsack of Iowa, "Americans sent a clear message on Tuesday. They want leaders who will take this country in a new direction."<br /><br />I personally believe our new leaders will help to end the war in Iraq quicker and get our troops home. In addition, they will assist in implementing swifter resolve in other areas such as education and the economy.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/37357497-116309754573381871?l=endia-election2006.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Endia Basshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16295105683608063185noreply@blogger.com4