Departing Dem Senators & The Midterm Elections: Patrick Dresslar

Certainly the Democrats are going to lose some seats in November, and this is why it is imperative they catch their most important legislation as soon as possible, particularly completing this massive health care bill.  I do not think they are going to lose control of the Senate or House, but will more than likely lose between three to five seats.  This is the nature of American politics during mid-term elections.  The American electorate will very rarely give one party free reign over the country for three consecutive elections, and with their sweep of the 2006 midterms and President Obama's victory in 2008, a change will be made.

If the GOP plays its cards right and makes the right decisions (and maybe even find their leading voice), they could do significant damage.  But let's not forget that this party is still struggling to find itself after the Bush years.  I don't expect Republicans to miraculously rally and find a positive platform on which to address their key issues, but will more than likely turn negative and focus their efforts on the so-called "socialization of America" perpetrated by our current President.  It should be a nasty fight.

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