It is rather amusing that the Obama liberals are all complaining that the electorate is fickle and will change the party in power at a moment’s notice. History doesn’t bear that out. Republicans took control of congress in ‘94 for the first time in 30 years (can’t remember exactly and don’t feel like looking it up). They held congress for 12 years until 2006. Complaints about the war and the excessive spending drove the electorate to bring back the Democrats. 2008 was another major win for the Democrats mostly on an anti Bush vote (Surprising since he wasn’t even running). With the Democrats in total control of congress and the presidency, the electorate was shocked at what they did. And have resoundly rejected it, putting the republicans back in the house. I find it amusing that all the main stream rags were touting the death of the Republican party just two years ago.
It is likely that even without control of the senate, the Republicans may be able to pass some surprising legislation. The remaining Democrats have to be some what leary of passing anymore of Obama’s agenda. Even some of the Democratic winners campaigned against his agenda in order to win. The republicans may find some sympathetic Democrats in the Senate next year. If they do, it will force Obama to veto legislation and he will become the party of “No”. Interesting turn of events. His veto on some of these things will be politically devastating but ideologically necessary. What to do, what to do.
Nonetheless, he is still President and wields enormous power. I suspect his liberal agenda will go underground and he will push most of what he wants through regulation at the cabinet level. Carbon tax from the EPA, things like that. It should be an interesting ride but one that gives me at least, a sliver of hope.