Republican defeats a good omen for Democrats in coming election races

WASHINGTON (AFP) - Long-suffering Democrats hoping to retake control of the US government glimpsed the beginnings of a possible comeback, after major defeats for Republicans in election contests across the United States.

Republicans on Tuesday lost two key elections in New Jersey and Virginia, while California's action-hero-turned-Republican governor
Arnold Schwarzenegger suffered a stinging repudiation at the polls, failing to win approval for any of four referendum measures he proposed.

The setbacks are viewed as a bad omen for President George W. Bush's floundering party with national balloting looming next year and in 2008 -- and consequently a hopeful sign for opposition Democrats eager to reclaim the White House and US Congress.

"With less than a year until congressional elections in 2006, Democrats have gained momentum with a clear vision for progress and a national mood firmly united against the leadership of national Republicans," said Rahm Emanuel, chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, after the vote.

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There's hope!

:dem:

looking very good for the Dem's.

Finally, the US may be waking up.

Let's hope!

Say it again.

I hope 2006 sends a lot of those crooks packing'.

A big thank you to Dr. Howard Dean- this election shows just what a smart pick he was.