Mid-Terms

With November on the horizon, of course a major topic of conversation both in the news and in general conversation, is the impending mid-term elections: mid-term as it's two years since Bush was re-elected and, hallelujah, only two more terms since he's out - did i ever mention how glad i am that the constitution was amended so that a president can only serve two terms?? Anyway, what with things continually flaring up in Iraq, and Afghanistan, as well as North Korea now deciding to rattle the cage a bit, there is plenty of fat to chew on with regards to who to vote for - whilst not voting for the President, this is a key vote as all the Seats in the House of Representatives are up for grabs (one of the two houses of Congress) and 33 seats in the Senate are also up for election as well (of the 100 senators there are). Currently, the Republicans have control of both Chambers of Congress - essentially meaning that any laws wishing to pass may have an easier ride (imagine if Labour had a majority in parliament and the Lords in the UK - that's essentially the same thing). However, the particular results of this election are of special interest - as they will be seen as a barometer of how the Republican party is doing in the sense of 'How much faith have the public lost in us?' From the public point of view, i'd say a hell of a lot, but it all remains to be seen if the results of this election actually reflect the apparent opinions of the American electorate. Fingers crossed they will. Roll on November 7th.