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How many more Congressional seats do you predict the GOP will lose in the next election?
13 Answers
- sobersLv 45 years ago
it incredibly is a lot too early to predict what is going to happen over a 365 days from now. lots relies upon on what occurs with the monetary device. human beings often vote their pocketbooks. monetary situation concerns are why the Republicans misplaced a great style of seats in 2008. history as an indicator says the occasion in skill loses seats. because of the reality it incredibly is not any further a presidential election, the turnout could be shrink and that often favors Republicans too. If Medicare is shrink as for this reason the wellbeing care bill, seniors will punish their reps, that too favors Republicans. If I had to handicap suggestions-blowing now i could say the Republicans will %. up 4 Senate seats and between 15 - 20 dwelling house seats.
- SammyCalLv 71 decade ago
It is way too early to predict what will happen over a year from now. A lot depends on what happens with the economy. People generally vote their pocketbooks. Economic issues are why the Republicans lost so many seats in 2008.
History as an indicator says the party in power loses seats. Since it isn't a presidential election, the turnout will be lower and that generally favors Republicans too.
If Medicare is cut as a result of the health care bill, seniors will punish their reps, that too favors Republicans.
If I had to handicap right now I would say the Republicans will pick up 4 Senate seats and between 15 - 20 House seats.
- jeeper_peeper321Lv 71 decade ago
That's a good one.
Right now, most experts
Are predicting that the GOP will gain about 25 seats in the House
Not enough to gain control, but enough to put a scare in to the Democrats.
Alot of the Democratic House members, who won in conservative districts in 2008, will not last past the 2010 elections
And may very well gain control of the Senate in 2010.
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- Best AnswerLv 41 decade ago
Do not hate just calling it the way I see it.Not as many as the Democrats.
America does not like the rapid growth of Big Government. America does appreciate President Barack Husein 0bama apologizing for the country,or appeasing dangerous adversaries. America sees the change taking place and does not approve.
The Democrats are going down in 2010,I doubt 0bama will get reelected in 2012.
- rsc3033Lv 71 decade ago
I predict the Dem's will lose seats this time, much like what happened to Clinton in his first term. People got a taste of Democrats control and taxation, and they voted them out.
It will happen again, unless ACORN and Obama can corrupt enough elections.
- 1 decade ago
You seem to be confident that the GOP will lose seats, you may be surprised what happens. I am fed up with that is going on now, especially since neither side seems to respect their constituents any longer. And what exactly has the democratic party done that makes you think they will not lose any seats??
- gitrdoneobamaLv 61 decade ago
Hard to say. Only 20% of adults identify themselves as Republican. Their more unpopular than the Democrats in Congress. More people have faith in the President than they do the Republican party.
They might win some seats, but it won't be the landslide like in 1994.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
All indications suggest that Republicans will be better mobilized for the 2010 elections than Democrats. But you go right ahead and keep counting those eggs as chickens.
- 1 decade ago
The question should be how many will they gain. You may be too young to remember, but look at history, 1994. It may tell you what is most likely going to happen. Study what clinton did his first two years, and what it caused.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
ZERO you really should read the news.
If you did you would know Democrats are going to lose many. Check out CNN