You wanted to see a mandate? 2006

Here it is. The republicans gained nothing; no new house seats, no new senate seats, no new governor positions. This is not the usual shuffle which happens to have turned out better for the democrats this time, no, no. This is an angry electorate giving a very clear message:

"Republicans, you've been screwing up badly. We don't agree with your actions or your agenda."

The GOP should look to the President and the current administration for a large portion of the blame for their failure and as a party had better bring back some values of fiscal and legal prudence and a lot more respect for American lives if they expect to get through the 2008 elections without further backlash for their bad decisions and the damage they've done to the country.

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You wanted to see a mandate?

Here it is. The republicans gained nothing; no new house seats, no new senate seats, no new governor positions. This is not the usual shuffle which happens to have turned out better for the democrats this time, no, no. This is an angry electorate giving a very clear message:

"Republicans, you've been screwing up badly. We don't agree with your actions or your agenda."

The GOP should look to the President and the current administration for a large portion of the blame for their failure and as a party had better bring back some values of fiscal and legal prudence and a lot more respect for American lives if they expect to get through the 2008 elections without further backlash for their bad decisions and the damage they've done to the country.

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