What did the voters say?
In These Times
by David Moberg
11/11/06
In the hours after the Democrats resoundingly won control of the House and, narrowly, the Senate, the great spin debate on the meaning of the election opened up. Did the Republicans fall because of the war in Iraq? Corruption? The economy? Bush? How about 'all of the above'? Understanding the voters’ motivations is critical for understanding how Democrats can build on this victory and what strategy they should adopt. ... Ultimately the election seems to represent a slim majority rejection of Republicans, not only for corruption and incompetence but also for their rigid ideology, a mistaken war and their neglect of -- or harm to -- the economic interests of most Americans...
http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2918/
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
by David Moberg
11/11/06
In the hours after the Democrats resoundingly won control of the House and, narrowly, the Senate, the great spin debate on the meaning of the election opened up. Did the Republicans fall because of the war in Iraq? Corruption? The economy? Bush? How about 'all of the above'? Understanding the voters’ motivations is critical for understanding how Democrats can build on this victory and what strategy they should adopt. ... Ultimately the election seems to represent a slim majority rejection of Republicans, not only for corruption and incompetence but also for their rigid ideology, a mistaken war and their neglect of -- or harm to -- the economic interests of most Americans...
http://www.inthesetimes.com/site/main/article/2918/
Informant: Thomas L. Knapp
rudkla - 13. Nov, 15:57
