Rothenberg: Republicans can expect a bloodbath

http://rothenbergpoliticalreport.blogspot.com/2008/10/for-republicans-another-blood-bath.html

Democrats are now likely to net at least 20 seats, with gains closer to 30 quite possible given the cycle’s dynamics, poll numbers we are seeing and the Democratic financial advantage. This is the kind of cycle when even one or two third-tier Democratic challengers will win, inflating the party’s net gain even further.

While Democratic gains both in the House and Senate could still grow or shrink, for Republicans, the end of this movie won’t be pretty, no matter the ultimate number.

We could see a new modern floor for House Republicans made in November, and it’s likely to be in the 170s, if not the upper 160s. Given the realignment of the Reagan years and the GOP’s advantages coming from the last redistricting, this is an incredibly low level.

Good riddance! :bounce:

We had the power then. What did we do with it? What will we do this time around?

It has been nearly 30 years since the Democrats controlled the House, Senate and White House. When Carter was President, the Democrats were used to being a party that controlled Congress and had regularly controlled the White House. I'd like to think that we've gained some perspective during the years wandering in the desert.

The level of election fraud is going to be incredible. If the GOP was willing install an illegitimate president via election fraud to advance and agenda, you can bet your ass they'll use it in these less conspicuous races to avoid being outright destroyed as a political force.