I wouldn't be to worried or hopeful about a the filibuster-proof Senate majority of 60 seats. This is the Democratic party after all! ( I am a democratic). We are not the get in line, lock-step, party the Republicans have been in the last few years. We are more diverse, feisty, and independent ( generally) as party and it will be hard to get everyone on board.
I do hope that with this election we can stop the payback politics of the last and that everyone in congress can work together on the serious problems we face as a nation.

Let the joyous news be spread, the wicked old witch at last is dead!

Finally, morning in America again. Yes we did!

Anyone who thinks that liberals respect the constitution and uphold it is only deceiving themselves. Liberals appoint activist judges who legislate their personal agendas from the bench in violation of their sworn oaths. Liberals distort history and the whole basis of this Republic. Liberals take positions on issues which are mutually exclusive and make no logical or rational sense together and call themselves the educated elite. Was everything GWB did right. No. But in 7 years, we have not been attacked and have been safe. If Mr. Obama and the Democratic Congress try to push through extreme liberal agendas and dont govern from the center, they will experience the same thing they did in 1994 and the Republicans did this year. The country wants a moderate, centrist government, not either extreme. Only time will tell if the liberals are smart enough to figure this out or are so drunk on their success, that they forget the lessons of the last 16 years.

Welcome to the United States of socialism… Absolutely discusting where headed for 4 years of more damage then we could ever imagine.. the past 8 years will look like paradise when he is done with us…

GOD HELP US………….YOU CAN SAY ALL YOU WANT………UNTIL WE GET THE LOBBYIST AND SPEACIAL INTREST GROUP'S WITH THEIR UNLIMITED BANKROLL'S OUT OF THE PEOPLE'S GOVERMENT…………I THINK THEY'RE WILL BE LITTLE CHANGE, JUST DIFFERENT PEOPLE GETTING THE REWARD'S AND MONEY.

Let it be said that we, not only as Americans, but as members of the human race have crossed over the line that once divided the great nation of America. America holds a gravitational influence on mankind and if one should right an epitaph of this moment in time, this historic election, let it be written:

Here was where America, a nation of power, a nation of hope brought back true light to the world in a new millennium, facing new challenges, not out of fear, and not only winning by power alone but by the fuel that has brought man from the dark, Hope. Hope and Live long America keep up the good fight and always hold up the light so that we the rest of humanity may always know that there is someone guiding us to that promised land that all mankind despite affiliation wish for.

Barack Obama has the political experience equivalant to a school board member. And promises change? Change for the worse. I think smooth talking and lying won it for the Democrats, but I also think a racism towards white people played an effect. Now we can dig ourselves into a bigger and deeper hole.

God Bless America!

Great four years if you like the Russia style of life.

If Obama and the democrats want the republicans to work with them, then the trash talk has got to stop. The democrats have spent almost 2 years trashing republicans, and it is the most hateful campaign that i have ever seen. Every McCain sign that I placed in my front yard was stolen, and I have heard this reported by others as a common event. While many would view this as harmless, I view it as tasteless.

Those of you gushing over the possibility of an Obama presidency and a filibuster proof senate should think back to the last time that happened under Jimmy Carter between 1976 and 1980. The result by the time Jimmy Carter left office was 10.2% unemployment, 12% inflation, and a prime rate of 21%. As a registered republican, I agree that George Bush and his party have governed miserably, but that does not lead me to support the socialist platform of the Democratic party. I fear that America has just responded to George Bush by throwing out the baby with the bathwater.

Republicans did this to themselves. The party of reason lost to the party of emotion. I hope I'm wrong about a President Obama, but I don't think so. A split Senate is our only defense now against socialism.

I find it amazing that it is so difficult almost impossible for either side to look objectively to what is happening to this country. History Speaks -we should listen

I am praying that the Republicans hold on to at least 40 seats in the senate. A super majority in a Senate run by Harry Reid and a totally Democratic House of Representatives is even more scary to me than a totally inexperienced less than single term Senator in the White House. The ability to filibuster in the Senate will be the only check on the power of the democrats… no matter what your affiliation you have to agree that checks and balances are important. One thing that seems to have been lost in the election cycle is the fact that the approval rating of Congress is even lower than President Bush's.

Andrew,
Second paragraph:
Then why did you vote for Obama?

You wanted change and you got it…welcome to a new socialist America that will no longer rule the world.

i'm a republican who would not want unchecked power. even if your intentions are good, group think can lead to disastrous decisions.

I take that back. i apologize

Wait – why do they keep saying first Black president? I thought he was African American. We have worked so hard to not have it be about color, and now it is back to color. What a shame. Obama is our President, not a "black man." Why is this ok?

America will neither stand nor fall on who lives within the White House, but will stand or fall on the average American's ability to reason, to think, and to participate in goverment wisely rather than judging truth by image. May our country turn to truth rather than promise, to reason rather than rhetoric, and to faith in God rather than faith in any Man or Party.

awesome job America =]
lets put in some years of work to sweep up our mess =]

We will never be united under terrorist leader obama. This country is heading into scary time. I will fight obama and his socialist regime every step of the way.

Obama will never be my president! I wish his mother aborted him. Better say this now, because ill be thrown in jail for hate speech when he is president

Congratulations to our Next Pres. Sen Obama. My only hope is that he does everything he has talked about the past 17 months. I did not vote for Mr. Obama, but I pray that he is a man of his words and guide our country for change that is good and not bad.

God Bless America…… and God Bless Obama and his family…..

The World is not coming to an end, cheer up! There is hope and tonite belongs to Obama!

I was very sad when Bush won not once but twice. But I never said the world was coming to an end, even after 8 years of his administration destroying so much of our country. Not just destruction of the constitution, but the morals and optimism of it's citizens. It is a joyous moment that we are seeing right this moment and we will need to look back on it over the next 4 years because it is going to be tough yes, but regardless of who won it would have been that way. But, we have HOPE now for CHANGE and that is something to be joyous about.
Mary

We've a strong country…hopefully strong enough to survive the next 1460 days when we correct the huge mistake the country made.

This country is in big trouble. If you want to see the future of this country simply look south of the border. The best way to get elected is to tell the people you will get something for doing nothing. How much of my stuff are you entitiled to?

I realize that what these Obama fanatics are wanting is a freebie in the form of 'spreading the wealth' around. Not going to happen. Idiots, idiots, idiots. Get off your butts and work for it if you want it.

Racism is alive and well in the states. And it's the black people who are racist. Shameful. Stupid.

No Andrew, there were NO conservatives… social or fiscal. The downfall started with prescription drugs (fiscal) and culminated with immigration (social). But I truly believe that the runaway spending killed the party. Guess we'll see if Obama is any better.

welcome to Moscow

Hugo Chavez is getting his moneys worth

You people are idiots. It is this democrat Congress that allowed Bush to spend your tax money like a drunken sailor!. To have a liberal democrat president and this do nothing but everything Bush wanted Congress. We will NOT be united under Obama. You are all idiots. Obama is nothing more than a smooth talking used car sales man. One timer. This is the worst thing than could have happened in this country. A democratic president and a democratic controlled Congress. Hold on your wallets you idiots. It's your fault.

Looks like they won't get 60. Saving grace – it's not the end of the world. Hang in there fellow GOPers…use tax sheltered income, hunker down and fight them fiercely the next four years. Senate has to filibuster and slow down the carnage. We'll make it through……

YES HE DID!

President BO!

YEA TAXES! MORE TAXES! GO GO GO!

THANK YOU FOR VOTING FOR SKYROCKETING TAXES!

WOOOHOOOO!

This would be the end of America if this happens.

It's going to be a great 4 years. maybe 8!

Secession boys, rally around the flag! it is obvious we southern states have hugely different philosophical ideas about this country and our futures. Lets go our way and let the blues go theirs. There really is no medium ground on the issues that divide us. So, let the blues choose to live how they want and allow the reds to do the same.

The checks and balances have been almost completely eroded with emergency executive powers. Bush defies subpoenas and has put the foxes in charge of the henhouse in regulatory and conservation functions.

Nice TJ, he hasn't even officially won and you are already calling Obama a "powerless President".
Actually this puts the onus on the Republicans. If they are just going to obstruct Obama and the Democrats, expect to lose some more seats in 2010.

Dear sweet Farrell. We're divided just now the dems get to be in office. You see red or blue we are divided one way or the other. You Democrats are so da_ned arrogant.

I voted for John McCain and I consider myself an independant. However it is my hope that President-Elect Obama does govern from the center since this is where the majority of Americans are. I do believe however that we do need a checks and balance system. It will be my intent in 2010 to vote all INCUMBENT congressmen and women, regardless of party out of office. THEY are who have failed the American people. How can your president have term limits but not your congressman. We have given them too much power. They all are in it for themselves and until we the people of the United States
vote these yahoos out there can be NO REAL CHANGE. Though I disagree with Mr. Obama's stance on a number of issues, I will still proudly serve like I am now as an Officer in the United States Air Force. Good Luck President-Elect Obama, you are going to need it. Please govern from the middle- we are counting on you.

Now there is no Social program we can't put through!
Viva La Cuba

Arthur – Your present "prez" and his cabal have already tromped the constitution, the military, the judiciary, the environment, the economy and the U.S.'s reputation into the dirt. That's why they are getting their walking papers tonight. And America watched and shrugged as it happened. With Rush and Sean and Fox to watch guard over the dems it will only be a matter of weeks until somebody starts the movement to get rid of them. Maybe that will keep them honest! Ya think?

We don't need 60…we just need to Republicans to work WITH us to get things done. I think the balance is good…we just need to work together.

The republicans deserve to be outed. They failed the people that elected them. Now we have an enormous deficit, an impendingly huge debt, and a failing economy. Put that on top of an unpopular war and this election loss was inevitable. This is what happens when republicans elect social conservatives instead of fiscal conservatives.

BUT let me say that a 60 seat majority in the senate would spell disaster. It seems to me things work better when the legislative and executive branches are split in power; in that case, legislation must be at least somewhat centrist or it dies. Instead, control of this magnitude by one party will lead to even greater and more reckless spending. Unchecked leftist policies will be just as destructive as those of the right.

WE ARE ALL AMERICANS AND WE ARE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER AND WE SHALL NOT BE DIVIDED UNDER PRESIDENT OBAMA. MCCAIN TRIED IT, PALIN TRIED IT AND IT DIDN'T WORK. GOD BLESS THE GREAT PEOPLE OF AMERICA FOR STANDING TOGETHER AS ONE.

Seriously Arthur what are you on about? This is what happens when people vote. If you are so torn up about it maybe the American people should push to end the two party system.

PS It is pretty cool that you have such amazing doomsday fears. For example I think our constitution has been pillaged for the past 8 years. Let's face it we aren't all equal to start off with…..and the list could go on.

I think people voted for Barack Obama not because they wanted change nor were they anticipating good times if the Democrats were voted into power. The real reason Republicans are going to be swamped in this election is because of voter anger at the way this present administration ran the country for the last 8 years.

It's official. The Democrats will not get to 60 in the senate. Thank God!!! This is great news even if Obama becomes the next president. He'll basically be a powerless president, and the bulk of his liberal legislation will now never go through! Thankgoodness!!!

Conservatives should quit their whining. I didn't hear you guys complaining when Newt and his cronies controlled the Legislative branch. If the Democratics get to 60, then it is because the People have spoken. .

Obama is nowhere near being the same as George W. Bush. I don't think it is possible for anyone to be that out of touch. Unlike Bush, Obama actually cares what happens to this country, and the people. I also think that way about John McCain. I hope we never have another president that will put settling personal scores above what is best for America.

The republican party is being thrown out of office because instead of following their ideology of reducing government they contracted it out to friends and ended up paying more for less. They reduced taxes for the fat-cats and financed the balance just like the idiots who thought 150% mortgages sounded like a good deal because they never intended to pay the balance. Well the GOP is getting it's foreclosure notice tonight!

Republicans should be asking themselves what kind of madness caused them to let Sarah Palin run as VP. It wiped out all chances of winning over Hilary Clinton supporters.

Arthur:

Yeah, because the Democrats are the ones who have been trying to 'suspend' the constitution in recent years…

I am an independent who strongly supports Barack Obama and I am excited about tonight. But I think for the democrats to have complete filibuster-proof control would not be good. There always has to be some kind of balance.

Arthur — the Republicans wouldn't be in this position if they made good decisions…a spade is a spade brother, call it as such.

I wouldn't be so quick to dismiss the future because of a majority in Congress. That leaves no room for the individuals and clearly Barack Obama has made it abundantly clear he does not share the same POV as Mrs. Pelosi and/or Mr. Reed on certain issues.

Amen NT!
That is what allowed Bush to shred the Constitution for 6 years. The Republicans were arrogant, thinking that they could do whatever they wanted, often times shutting the Democrats out of meetings because they did not even need Democratic votes. This is why the Republicans eventually lost their power.

Good luck with that! You'll definately pick up the seat in Alaska though. Ha Ha.

LOOKS LIKE THE FAT LADY IS WARMING UP!!!!!

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA!!!!

At least Susan Collins seems to be a rational Republican, and I do not make rash statements like often.

The constitution is very safe as is now our future. The people of the United States are bright and have stepped up and said "Enough Already!"

Thank you my fellow Americans. Now let's fix what's broken.

If each the House/Senate, President, and Supreme Court are checks for each other then it seems that in a system that the House is no longer a check for the President then we have allowed the country to go in any direction that a specific party dictates. Sounds like a broken system.

Hey Arthur just like we lost the same checks and balances in 04 right? Bet you weren't complaining back in 04. Go dems baby!

There is a reason why we have checks and balances… Having an all-democratic(or main) SuperMajority is considerable dangerous. It can lead to a one party system, or the people can vote in a few people for a balanced government. I've given up on the government, Its useless. I hear Obama is like the Democrat's version of George "W", which doesnt surprise me, as all politicians are the same when it all boils down to what they stand for. Republicans are Democrats and Democrats or Republicans. Their main goal? To steal money, crash the economy, etc. I could care less. Lets just hope they don't try to be slick… and if they do, you can't blame the republicans for the mess if it does happen.

I.Grove of Tampa, Fl

With a democratic controlled congress and "prez" we can kiss our constitution goodbye? You mean like we did with a republican congress and "prez"? Please. This IS the balance.

The world is coming to an end…

With a democratic controlled congress and prez you can kiss our constitution goodbye. Losing these checks and balances is not something to celebrate!

We are at 52 and I think we can get to 60. I have faith in this country and I know we will get alot done