October 8, 2008
Posted: 03:00 PM ET

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Analysts say Democrats may control the Senate after the November election.
Analysts say Democrats may control the Senate after the November election.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – In the face of an economy in crisis and a deeply unpopular president, some analysts believe the situation is ripe to give Democrats a 60-seat filibuster-proof majority in the Senate in November.

It's "the perfect storm" said Stuart Rothenberg, editor of the nonpartisan Rothenberg Political Report. "You've got Republican voters angry at Republicans, many Americans just petrified about the future…wanting change. And right now change appears to be coming in the form of Democrats."

Of the 35 Senate seats on the line this year, 23 are held by Republicans. Five Republican senators are retiring: Pete Domenici of New Mexico, Wayne Allard of Colorado, John Warner of Virginia, Larry Craig of Idaho and Chuck Hagel of Nebraska.

Democrats control the Senate. Although it's split evenly with 49 Democrats and 49 Republicans, two independents — Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Joe Lieberman of Connecticut — caucus with the Democrats.

Winning a filibuster-proof majority of 60 Senate seats, commonly called the "magic 60," would virtually prevent Republicans from blocking legislation on the Senate floor.

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Paul   October 8th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

It is time for change

We need new leadership

We need someone to make our economy stronger

We need Obama-Biden in the White House

or are we willing to afford the Bush-McCain policies that have failed us all, just look at our economy…

Obama -Biden
Yes we will

LS, Austin, Texas   October 8th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

From what I hear and read, a majority of Republicans are not so smart. They keep on repeating the same ol' thing, over and over and over, and there is no way to knock any sense into their little minds.

It's like McCain - no matter how many times you tell him something or how many times he hears it, he's going to address it totally different, which makes him look like a big liar.

Hum…. I wonder if it could be the drinking water..

Lyndon,CA   October 8th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

I'll believe when I see it. Don't count your 60 chickens until they hatch!

Olivia   October 8th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

" Can we count on you to vote for Obama?"

That was a question for by a real person on the phone yesterday. No beating around the bush about it. Then she wanted to know who my husband was going to vote for after I said no to Obama. Brazen!

Acorn isn't the only thing that stinks about how the obama campaign is being run.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   October 8th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Obama = Liberal Congress = European Socialism which is not what Ameicans who have worn the uniform of this great country put their lives on the line protecting the Constitution and American people all these genrations. When we get a wefare state America will join Rome, Greece, Babylon, and the Ming Dynasty. No More!

Phil in KC   October 8th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I certainly hope that is true. Then we could actually get something done in this country. But it seems to conflict with another story on the Ticker titled, "CNN Poll: Bailout bill taking a toll on congressional Democrats?" Still, contrary to that article, I do think Franken will take Coleman in MN.

Maggie Muggins   October 8th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Fact is the Republicans paid college students to protest against Obama and as you can see by the few anti Obama bloggers who post repeated messages they are being paid to so as well.

Olivia   October 8th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

God help us should that happen.
The dems would wash over all opposition like a sunami…..it would be their way or no way…..it would be a one party fiasco.
Throw into this Robin Hood Obama…………
Turn out the lights, folks.

horace   October 8th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

The GOP is not for us americans. so it would be about time we get Obama & DEM. in control,

No Country For Old Men   October 8th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

McCain and Palin:

Steal Baby Steal!
Steal Baby Steal!
Kill Baby Seals!
Kill Baby Seals!

You Betcha & I'll get right back tuyah!

Obama & Biden ‘08
Hillary & Warner ‘16
McCain 88 Hitting & Holding ‘24

Apples for sale   October 8th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

The gang of Republican thieves are going down.

Jack - DSM, Iowa   October 8th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

If the Dems are so confident, why did an Obama supporter in Tennesse hack into Gov. Palin's email account lookig for dirt? And why do I suspect that very little will happen to the Tennesse lawmakers son? And why is the major media outlets virtually ignoring this story?

j   October 8th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Sounds good. Can't wait for the progressives to take over and get this country moving forward into the 21st century.

Nathan,   October 8th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

Can we kick Lieberman to the curb at that point?

P   October 8th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

How mean is it for Palin to attack Biden when he is goin to his mother-in-laws funreal, does she have any since of respect for others in the world?

Would any of you attack someone when they are suffering a lost in the family? Be Honest you would not!

NOSS   October 8th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

All this country needs is the DEM "magic 60″ to follow the lead of Pelosi, Reid, Frank and Dodd.
Yes, their leadership skills have funded radical groups with taxpayer funds that engage in voter fraud as already documented in this election.
THROW ALL THE BUMS AND BUMMETTES OUT OF DC

Bitter in Texas   October 8th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

…let's not count our chickens before the eggs hatch…it certainly would be nice to not have to deal with those Rethugalican in the Senate.

My choice is "That One" and every Demecrat on the Ballot…and I was a Republican for 30 years.

Greg   October 8th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Come on and tax me Obama and the democrats. I figure for every 5% my taxes go up I lay off 2 of my employees. I'm sure if everyone who owns a business and who nets over $250k lays off a few people, unemployment will be close to 10% by the end of Obama's first term. Nice thinking Barry tax the producers of the country!! Just another brilliant idea from an elitist civic organizer. ha! ha! ha! ha! civic organizer!!! now thats funny i dont care who you are.

Paying Attention   October 8th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Let's go vote for "That One" so he can lead the charge.

Obama/Biden 08 !

Joe   October 8th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

It is the typical republican morons who would take fascism (Bush and Cheny) for Socialism. There is no indication whatsoever about Obama's policies being socialist. They are far from it.

Also to be liberal is to be open to change and reform. So by definition you can not have a reforming Republican. Also ask Palin about her husbands ties with the Libertarian party and the way they want to seceed from the Union.

OMG something different that is not Bush or Cheney or the failed policy of "Trickle down Voodoo Economics" and we instantly think socialism? Give me a break

gerri   October 8th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

We will get their off shore accts.too,even Swiss accts.are going to be raided,these crooks are in for a big surprise soon.

I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 8th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Paul 506: You have it backwards. AIG was sucking at the teet of the republicans for the last eight years, with no regulation - thanks to BushCo and McDeregulator.
I don't think any democrats were at Monarch Bay with the AIG thugs.
But hey, like all good right wingers, you just make things up.

Republican Base Voting OBAMA   October 8th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Republicans are running scared and the blood is in the streets now and we will get this country moving in the right direction once again.

Obama/Biden 08/12

P   October 8th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

They all need to be more honest about what thye say, but McCain and Palin are leading on the Lie-O-Meter!

P   October 8th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Sarah Palin is scarey and crazy and a bold liar!

Apples for sale   October 8th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

No Republican will be elected or reelected in my district and any Dem may be replaced with another new Dem if possible.

thomas   October 8th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Finally, we may be able to get something done in Washington.

Perusing-through   October 8th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

USA-Today Reports: - "OBAMA REACHES RECORD 11-POINT LEAD IN GALLUP POLL"

The "WISE" are leaving their biases behind to go with the SMART choice for saving this nation,

GOD Bless America!
GOD Bless the Obama-Biden Leadership!

P   October 8th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Why is Cindy McCain talking she is a crackhead who stole from a hospital to get her drugs!

Goodson   October 8th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Guess who i'm voting for!
THAT ONE

P   October 8th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Make sure you vote ealry so that your vote really counts, don't wait till Nov. 4, check your state election laws so that you can vore early!

Sharpen your pitchfork, light your torch... and meet me at the Capitol   October 8th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Socialist President + Dem Magic 60 = USSR in USA

Hello Oppressive Taxation!

I'm officially quitting my job and am no longer going to pay my mortgage. Hells bells, why should I play by the rules when so many who broke them are being rewarded handsomely for having the "audacity" to expect others to fund their lifestyles.

Keep the government goodies coming, King Obama! Consider me officially on the dole!

Paris   October 8th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Stop with the stupid notion that Obama was 8 years old.

The problem is the IDEOLOGY he supported as and ADULT.

He supported Ayers radical Ideology by distributing the 60 million to radical organizations.
If it is not a big deal why the cover-up?

Obama supported the people who like to over through our government and he likes to negotiate with Ahmadinejad.
Obama’s mentor also is a radical and preaches GD to America.

This is an undeniable trend. Open your eyes America and fight for your country.

P   October 8th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Paulson and the Fed Chairman need to go to jail, they are a great part of this mess, and why do so many of these guys come from one company?

Kelby from Houston, TX   October 8th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

SWEET!!! SUPER SWEET!! A filabuster proof majority in the Senate will seal the deal for the Dems and we can begin the era of peace and prosperity that comes with Democratic rule.

If the republicans who were given unprecedented power access and control didn't do such a terrible job while in office, I wouldn't be this excited right now.

VOTE FOR DEMOCRATS
VOTE FOR OBAMA

If the rethuglican party had not jacked this country up so bad with their anti-intellect, anti-elite mentality, I would

Foxhole Atheist   October 8th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Don't forget the potential openings in th Supreme Court!!

Can you imagine the religious whack jobs a McCain/Palin administration would appoint to the SCOTUS? It would set our country back 100 years.

LIP   October 8th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Nothing like a bunch of happy Democrats.
Revenge is their middle name. After all these years they got their revenge for what the Republicans did to their poster boy Bill Clinton and now all of us get to suffer along with the Republicans. Special thanks go to Barney Frank, Chris Dodd, Nancyn Pelosi, Schumer and any other Democrats that want to take credit. There goes our pensions and 401k's

Marj,Paso Robles, Cal   October 8th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Uhbama,Biden,Pelosi and Reid. Good God.

Texas for OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!   October 8th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I am voting for THAT ONE!!!! lol! PLEASE EVERYONE PLEASE SEE MARTIN SOUND OFF!! I LOG ON EVERYDAY TO HEAR HIM SOUND OFF!! HE SAYS WHAT THE MAJORITY OF AMERICAN PEOPLE CANT SAY!!! FOR BOTH PARTIES ! GO MARTIN GO!!!

"THAT ONE "2008 & 2012

ready for change   October 8th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

VOTE OBAMA-BIDEN AMERICA'S ONLY HOPE

P   October 8th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I am not voting for either one of them, I just have a problem with where McCain and the Neoconservatives have taken us so far. Someone was talking about a new dollar today this is starting to sound like the North-American Union to me. I don't like that Obama wants to give so much to people who are not American citizens when we are suffering so much! But I also have a problem with McCain and the Neoconservatives taking away more of our rights like they did with the Patriot Act., and with Bush saying that the Constitution only being a piece of paper, I am former Army man and an independent voter and I am scared of loosing our country!

John in Ohio   October 8th, 2008 4:56 pm ET

I wonder if the people who rant and rave about government handouts realize that it's not a one way street, and you will have to help your country for your country to help you.

Take the college benefits for example. Obama isn't proposing free college for everybody. He's proposing free college for people who serve their country in the Peace Corps and the military. He's proposing that people who agree to be nurses in areas that badly need nurses have their college paid for by the government.

It won't be "from each according to his means to each according to his needs". Instead it will be "ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country".

National service.

Democrat in Red State   October 8th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

We can only hope!

Ryan Kr   October 8th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Folks, if you want things done vote democrats this year for senate and presidential seats—that's the only way to get things done in Washington.

Paris   October 8th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

A scary thought for this country.

God help us all if Obama becomes the president and the Democrats get to 60.

Minimal Government   October 8th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

What do we do if in four years nothing has changed? We all know none of the troops will be home from Iraq or Afghanistan. The economy will not have significantly improved because socialism and redistribution of wealth, as Obama would have it, do not solve anything. Due to the current economic climate there is absolutely positively no, none, nada, zero, zip chance for universal healthcare within the next four years. Having said all that what is the big "O" (or should I say zero) actually going to accomplish?

John in Ohio   October 8th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I'm really gonna miss Hagel. Even though I'm a liberal Democrat, I have a lot of respect for Chuck Hagel, and while it's great to get more Democrats in the Senate, there's a few in there that I'd trade to get to keep Hagel in office.

A Hagel/Feingold presidency would make me really happy.

jim   October 8th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

in an unrelated note, Cindy McCain was a drug addict who stole from her own non profit. she is also a home wrecker. she and john mccain had a 9mo affair while john was still married to his first wife. john kicked his first wife to the curb and signed up for a marriage license before he was even divorced (something he actually lies about in his own MEMOIR!). they are both a couple of dirty rotten scoundrels. cindy should get off the campaign trial and stop bad mouthing obama. her credibility is absolute zero.

Dave in NYC   October 8th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Great! Now Congress will finally be able to get something done!

carol   October 8th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

All I can say it is about time…….the Republicans have had way too long being in charge….time for new blood to take the reigns and put this country back on the right track.
MCain and his cronies need to pack their bags and leave Dodge…..not enough room in town for them anymore ……they have caused enough damage to this country.
McCain looks so old and beaten on this campaign…..and having Sarah Palin is just a diversion as we know……the woman is a total waste of space with her VERY LIMITED knowledge other than what is written down for her.
It is fast becoming a circus sideshow…..Palin ranting….McCain ranting….Cindy ranting…..and of course the ever present pregnant daughter……what purpose she is supposed to serve heaven only knows!!

OBAMA/BIDEN 08   October 8th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

PLEASE TELL CINDY MCCAIN TO GET OFF STAGE, SHE IS SO DUMB!! She left her brains in her manolos.

THAT ONE /BIDEN 08″

MD, TX   October 8th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Dear Peter in CA,

You are absolutely correct. However, the last 2 years of this adminstration (when Pelosi and Reid took control of Congress) is when everything went into the toilet.

One thing about the democrats that cannot be denied, they are absolutely the BEST and deflecting blame.

Ken   October 8th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hurray!!!! Dumbf-kistan is shrinking by the day. Its good to know that more and more Americans are recognizing the abject political and policy failure that has been right in front of them for 8 years now, despite desperate attempts to put lipstick on that neo-pig and sell it a resounding success.

Lu   October 8th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I would like to see more deconstruction of the Reagan-Republican doctrines that reigned over the last 20 years. The whole idea of shrinking government and letting the market take its course is turning out to be an excuse for the Wealthiest to reap the most benefits. More and more Christians are freed from the Republican kidnapping and base their worldviews on government and people's responsibilities to help others (Daniel 4:27).

John in KY   October 8th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

This election is the time to "UNSEAT Repubs in both houses" and go with a Democrat Nation to fix this horrible mess!!!!

GO DEMS!

Female Voter   October 8th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

There are economists saying the U.S. dollars will not servive four years of Obama's economic policies.

Donald, Canton,NC   October 8th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Big Deal!!!

And if the Democrats get a fillibuster proof majority in both Houses what will they do? Nothing, but squander the advantage away like they have done the last two years

Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid are a disgrace to the office and position they hold.

A word of warning Democrats, get your fillibuster majority and you had better perform and govern in the BEST interests of this Country — not setting your own political agendas.

It would be my desire that every incumbent Congreeman up for reelection and every Senator would be replaced this year. Otherwise, nothing is going to change. Immediately afer the election we'll hear the same all belicose BS coming from Capitol Hill.

Hell, we don't need to drill off-shore or spend billions on alternative energy. All we need to do is tap into that endless source of hot air and BS creating methane gas coming out of Washington DC from both parties and well have an endless supply of clean energy!!!

JL   October 8th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I wish we could have some of the good things about socialism like health care to go along with the socialization of the banks, wall street, and bad debt that McCain and the boys are pushing for.

But then, we in the middle always get the short end of the stick because the republicans are able to be cynical enough to convince the stupid people that socialism is bad.

Those who think it is should spend some time in Switzerland or Canada. You will change your mind.

Female Voter   October 8th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Now there's a scary thought people. Think what damage a democrat house, democrat senate and a democrat in the White House unchecked would do to this country. Thank about that.

Typical White Person   October 8th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Tax cut to 95% of Americans…that is mathamatically impossible.

41% of Americans already pay no taxes. If they aren't paying anything they can't get a tax cut because 0 is still 0, no cut.

The scary part is that Obama's plan will push us past the tipping point where the voting majority will be people who pay no taxes.

If Obama wins we will see more red states looking to secede as socialism sets in and this country will fall apart.

Patrick   October 8th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Hopefully the beginning of a hundred year reign for the Democratic Party.

Mike   October 8th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

After careful consideration of the issues as well as the non-issue personal attacks I have decided that I will be voting for "That One".

That One '08

David   October 8th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

"That One" looks like he's headed for a "350″ electoral vote rampage, and the Senate looks good for a possible "60″ cloture majority grand slam. SHUT UP MCSAME–you have nothing to say. You offer no program, no ideas, and no alternatives to a dynamic, visionary President in the making. MCCain's racist comment only served to reinforce the difference between the candidates–one is calm, cool, and solution-oriented. The other is a "Knee-jerk" bad-tempered ancient racist.

"THAT ONE" in 2008 and goodnight to 8 years of torture

Rick CT   October 8th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

No recall in CT. Remember, Lieberman did not break from the Dems, the Dems broke from Lieberman. Lieberman got elected in CT despite losing the primary. All this shows is that those of us in CT still had the opportunity to elect who we wanted and did. You can't say he shouldn't have had the opportunity to run if he won. Not providing the opprtunity to run would have been oppoing the will of the people of CT.

He won despite the fact that long-time "friends" such as Dodd and Schumer turned against him in the name of "party". And he's supposed to go back to being a good party soldier. Gimmeabreak!

I said Thanks, but No Thanks to another 4 years of g.o.p. corruption, arrogance and incompetence   October 8th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

To all the right wingers worried about 'Socialism".
If "Socialism" means government regulation of corporate welfare, I'm all for it.
If "Socialism" means being able to afford health care and not being screwed by the insurance companies, I'm all for it.
If "Socialism" means rebuilding our crumbling infrastructure and ending no-bid contracts in Iraq I'm all for it.

How's your 401 K doing, America? Had enough Corporate Socialism?

Tony   October 8th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

GO DEMS!

Send the republicans back to HELL!

Send McBush back to whine and moan in the Seante and give Palin a one-way ticket back to moose country. Her fifteen minutes are almost up.

Rob Johnson   October 8th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Of course, the Republicans will act as if it's the end of the world when this happens.

I say the same thing to them I said to my liberal friends when Bush was elected–This country is too strong to be destroyed by any one person or administration, no matter how corrupt or inept.

Have some faith in America, people!

Kate   October 8th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

That…is a beautiful thing. 'ThatOne' '08!

redhead from toronto   October 8th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

To all good American people - What is so wrong with the word Socialism? If things don't improve for all of you there will be no Capitalism for you to fight over. You will all have to become Socialists and HELP EACH OTHER to survive, GET IT?

Peter (CA)   October 8th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

carville—What he (you) said was, "If Obama goes into election day with a 5 pt lead and loses, then there will be some trouble."
Why? Because it will look like the Republicans are stealing the election, which would probably be true.

fairbanks   October 8th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

THAT ONE ! 08

Peter (CA)   October 8th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Before all you foaming-at-the-mouth right wingers get too excited about what happened with Carter, let's remember the last 8 years have featured a Republican president and 6 of the last 8 years have included a Republican congress that bullied its agenda through. And what do we have to show for that? A country on the brink of calamity.

As an Obama supporter, I hope he does not get 60 Democratic senators. I want to see the Senate hammer out good policy that can be supported by both sides as opposed to ramming through whatever someone comes up with.

And the socialism stuff is getting old already.

NorthEastIndependant   October 8th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

CNN, what has happened to you.
You have two left feet.
I really used to respect your org.
I thought you guys were independant, I actually find Fox News more balanced.

What is the world coming to?

Post this, I dare you!

Hannah   October 8th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

@Ryan : "no one to keep him in check". Have you been living in this country for the last 8 years ? Checks and balances ? With Bush and Cheney ? Where have YOU been to defend the Constitution ?

ktodman   October 8th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

hmmm, imagine that Dem Presiden, Dem Congress, Dem Senate, who will be able to stop these fools Imagine an unqualified, empty suit with free will on both ends. Nice Kiss this country as we know it goodbye. Things Obots. Hope you are willing to stand up and take responsibility for your votes along with the MSM who has facilitated this unqualified candidate and failed to vet him properly. I hope that they look through the camera and speak directly to the American people and take responsibility when this country goes to hell in a handbasket.

Reena   October 8th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

I just voted for that guy.

Open Your 3rd Eye   October 8th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Hey RYAN-

LOOK UP THE WORD SOCIALISM BECAUSE YOU AND OTHERS THAT KEEP YELLING OUT THAT WORD CLEARLY DON'T KNOW THE DEFINITION.

DEMOCRACY & GOVERNMENT HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A PART OF IT'S PEOPLE'S LIVES ONE WAY OR THE OTHER - ESPECIALLY IN TIME OF CRISIS - WHETHER IT BE ECONOMIC OR NATIONAL SECURITY.

PROVIDING HEALTHCARE AND CLEAN ENERGY IS MANDATORY FOR EVERY HUMAN BEING.

LETTING CORPORATIONS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES WRITE LEGISLATION AND CALL THE SHOTS???

HMMN….WHAT DO WE CALL THAT AGAIN RYAN?

gwen   October 8th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

For King Obama - get informed - Obama was 8 years old when Ayers was connected to the weathermen. Ayers has received a pardon and is now a college professor - get over Ayers, it's a dead issue!!!! Get informed, debate CURRENT issues!!

blaising   October 8th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Excellent!!

Everyone's waiting for a leader… we have one on the way!!

I'm voting for THAT ONE!!

Vegas Barbie for Obama   October 8th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Well, we know of at least ONE Republican who will be back in his Senate seat next year: JOHN MCCAIN!

gwen   October 8th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Who would of thought 1 man could do so much damage to this country and world in 8 years?!? Well with the support of his fellow republicans he has destroyed America as we know it - thank God Obama is going to win and the Dems will have a majority!!! I can't wait!!!

mitch   October 8th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

it would be nice to have a 'working' government for a change instead of constant gridlock.

Andy   October 8th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

And we (at least those of us who actually take time to study things a bit) remember what Jimmy Carter and a Democratic Senate did to this country. I agree with "Truly American". Jump in your bunkers and hold on cuz the Democrats are going to continue what they started 2 years ago.

S O C I A L I S M. Put your hands out and start waiting for your government hand-outs.

Billy   October 8th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I'd love to see it but it's doubtful right now.

King Obama   October 8th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

All this talk about Ayers. It's not like I set the bombs.
Of course even if I had, the voters would ignore it.
They're stupid like that. Bless their hearts.

:-)

Praetorian, Fort Myers   October 8th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

If they do even half as poorly as the house–it is a worthless taxpayer investment.

carville   October 8th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

did you hear Carville's statements today? he's saying if Obama isn't elected but has a lead in the polls that there'll be problems "out there"…his statements seem to imply riots. This is careless and another tactic of the Democrats using Fear.

We all know the Republicans use Fear…but so do the Democrats. Both parties are corrupt.

tulsa   October 8th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Dear "Truly American",
By all means, go back in your hole and stay there, we'll call you when it's safe for you to come out.

Don't hold your breath.

…or DO.

California Gold   October 8th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Then Lieberman could change parties and be a Republican again. I'm so tired of Republicans complaining Democrats "have the majority" but that majority is ONLY 51% and that 1 "Democrat" is Joseph Lieberman. 60% majority would be refreshing.

David, Silver Spring, MD   October 8th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

We've seen the Republicans in the Senate have been far, far more interested in filibusters than running the risk of something they don't like actually making it out of the Senate.

If the Democrats don't get that filibuster-proof majority, they're going to need to expose these obstructionists by making them do a filibuster the old-fashioned way–stay on the Senate floor and talk around the clock. Let the people see what's really holding up the vital reform we need.

Marc   October 8th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Ryan- couldn't have said it better myself. People need to realize we have checks and balances for a reason and gridlock is not necessarily a bad thing. I urge everyone to vote for the guy who got his houses legally. Vote McCain.

Greg in MN   October 8th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Well its only fair. Bush had a totally GOP Congress for his 1st four years to try it his way.

If Obama wins, why not give him a veto proof majority and see how his plans go?

This One is voting for 'That One' on Nov 4th!

tulsa   October 8th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

The Republican dis-information, smear and fear campaign is in full swing. Keep it up.
The REAL Americans, the REAL patriots are not afraid.
We are voting for "that one".
Obama/Biden '08

frodo   October 8th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Well we've already proved that both McCain and Obama will vote for bailouts against our wishes.

And if Obama is elected and the Congress is all Democratic, then we will have them to blame for everything to follow.

They'll have no excuse not to get out of Iraq.
Then we can see their lack of ability to fix anything.

Rodger   October 8th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

How about Merkley in Oregon? The Democrats may pick up 11.

Thomas "Hussien" Jefferson   October 8th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Get there Democrats …. and then committ to the fundamental, universally necessary accomplishments that Americans want.

With this power, come 2012, you MUST be able to DEMONSTRATE that you did IMMENSE good for the country.

Do the things that Independents will reward you for in 2010 and 2012.

r sisk, nevada   October 8th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

God there are some idiots in this country. Look around you, the GOP and this dumbs*%t president have virtually destroyed or failed at everything they've set out to accomplish. You want this to continue? You're either rich or just plain stupid to vote GOP today.

milo   October 8th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

60 seems WAY unlikely. It's a possibility, but really a long shot. It would be nice to have over 50 not including the two independents.

skip   October 8th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

An important correction to the article:

Although the Democrats might gain a filibuster-proof majority in the Senate, they definitely will NOT gain a veto-proof majority. While 60 votes are needed to shut down a filibuster, a two-thirds majority vote in both the Senate and House is needed to override a presidential veto. So the Democrats would need at least 67 seats in the Senate to guarantee a veto-proof majority.

ines   October 8th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

The GOP did this to themselves.

Brian   October 8th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Finally, we can all guide this country to the right direction. :)

Michael   October 8th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Seriously, when can I get a job as an editor? ;)

Independent for McCain   October 8th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

If DEM wins congress and the presidency, it will be a blank check for them to run the country, it is very dangerous!! We need a check and balance in this country!!

Al   October 8th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Republicans are to blame for this economic mess - but only in the context of not spanking the children (the Dems) when they knew they needed it.

Anyone blaming the Republicans for anymore than this isn't doing their homework and is probably watching "The View" for their so-called serious news. We're about to reward the Dems for tanking our economy by giving them more seats? God help us all….

KW, Vail AZ   October 8th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

I actually hope the Dems pick up one seat more than they need for a super majority so Joe Lieberman can join the GOP, his party of choice.

Allen   October 8th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

The Dems better get 61 Senators if they want that majority. Traitor Joe Lieberman is sure to jump ship to the Repugs after this.

I'm thinking a recall is in order for Connecticut.

Mike from Calgary   October 8th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Keep up the dishonourable campaign of lies and attempts to mislead the voters John. The more dirt you throw, the more ground you lose.

Too bad you decided to didn't do your homework - especially for the 4200 service men and women killed and the 32,000 injured in the PHONY WAR in Iraq. You destroyed flives, families, pensions, and the American Economy, America's reputation around the world, emboldened the Russians to invade Georgia …. AND YOU SAY YOU HATE WAR! BUT YOU WANT TO STAY FIGHTING IN IRAQ!

McCAIN DOES NOT COMPUTE!

Veteran for McCain   October 8th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

If we thought it was bad just having Obama as President could you imagine if the Senate had the "60 votes" to coincide with that!!! Yikes. Our economy might never recover once everyone get's their entitlements.

That One!   October 8th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Wonderful……the least Republican influence to fix this broken country the better. Weed out the Bushes, sent granpaMcBushPalin to a retirement home, and tell moose stew she is in her 14th minute of her 15 minutes of fame!

Kevin,FL   October 8th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Well I think the Democrats will gain a larger majority in both the house and the senate.. but McCain will be president

Tired of W, OH   October 8th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

@Ryan: "A socialist president Obama with no one to keep him in check what-so-ever. Everyone would be smart to buy gold and find a hole to hide in for 4 years until the reign comes crashing down."

So what do you call our current economic situation after 8 years of republican policies? I wish I had hidden my 401K in my mattress before McCain's de-regulation crashed Wall Street.

JDC   October 8th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

Very scary to think of Pelosi and Obama running our country. Better buy your candles and get ready to walk, as these dudes won't allow any oil drilling, want us to go back to earlier times and do without.

leapfrog   October 8th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Democrats: Want to make sure the McCain/Palin nightmare goes away? Vote. Make sure you go to the polls or vote absentee. But vote. Registered Democrats by far outnumber registered Republicans. So make sure you vote, and make sure you get your friends to vote. If they haven't registered, and there's still time, then get them to register and then get them to vote. Hold an election day party and bring a crowd of friends to the polls with you. This is especially true for you high school and college Democrats. Don't blow this off. Your future is at stake…

Oh…and Ryan? The bailout by the GOVERNMENT, which was devised by Bush and agreed to by McCain is about as socialist as they come. Interference in the free market by the government? That's socialism by definition…so if you're planning on voting for McCain, you are in fact voting for a socialist…

Tim   October 8th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Folks, the Democrats need 61 seats to have a filibuster-proof majority. Lieberman will break from the party.

61 seats are not out of the question, though that does seem pretty far-fetched.

Bosman   October 8th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I am a registered Independent, a small business owner, who had mostly voted Republican in the past.

I am ashamed at the degree of anti-intellectual sentiments in the party.
Where are the great idea folks that atracted me to the party in the first place.

The party needs to re-engage the thinkers again - Gingrich, George F. Will etc.

I will not vote for the current ticket as the choice is largely insulting.

Kim, Charlotte, NC   October 8th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

No….

Sarah Palin is scary!

NYCAustin   October 8th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I really wish Joe Lieberman was up for re-election this year so he could go ahead and lose. The Dems don't need him and as soon as they win a majority, I hope they don't allow him to caucus with them.

Rick   October 8th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Look what happened the last time we had a filibuster-proof Senate and a Democrat President (Carter). Unemployment rate of 7.5%. Double digit inflation, 12-16% mortgages (bet that would turn around housing prices in a hurry).

Mccain is a liar   October 8th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

You know there honestly is a republican I want to vote for, but I want more for the dem's to end this gridlock among the rest of the republican idiots, so I will have to vote dem. on Nov. I can't wait, I really wish this one republican guy was a dem though, he seems like a great guy…oh well…

Doug R.   October 8th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

The Democrats will pick up 6 to 8 Senate seats and 35 to 40 House seats giving them a veto proof, filibuster proof majority in both chambers. Obama/ Biden will be the next President and Vice President. If anyone doesn't like it, then get out of the United States.
Replace Harry Reid with Hillary Clinton as Senate Majority Leader and ex-communicate Joe LIEberman from the party.

Dan sampson   October 8th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

agree with Ryan, Obama is clueless

Truly American   October 8th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

This is really scary. I am going to sit in my bunker for the next 4 years until the Dems blow up this country. See you then.

Sweet   October 8th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

If thats what its going to take to undo all the republican garbage from the last 8 years, so be it.

Jabli Izvesti   October 8th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Reports like this are covert,deceitful propaganda because they are usually based on an ideological preference rather than anything else.

mrs may   October 8th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

why our show all of mccains and palins lies and smears and cut obama and biden speeches

Republican Base Voting OBAMA   October 8th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

This has to be good news to the American People and we will be able to get out of the economic mess and then the country can be back on track. Obama/Biden will be the Change we need now.

Yahoo, Yahoo

Ryan   October 8th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Now that is a scary thought. A socialist president Obama with no one to keep him in check what-so-ever. Everyone would be smart to buy gold and find a hole to hide in for 4 years until the reign comes crashing down.

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