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The first is that there still remains nearly 8 months for heaven knows what to occur, including a major turn around of public opinion, or some calamity. So much of politics is governed by current events, and for this moment in time, much of the news being reported is not good for the Republican Party.

But this ignores a second important factor, that is that the major media outlets such as the TV networks, and large metropolitan newspapers tend to have a very negative slant when reporting, especially when it involves the President or almost any conservative. This too could be affected by some turn of events, or major political victory for the right.

Another factor very relevant to the election is the never ending fickleness of the American electorate. Because of so much bad press in the mainstream media on Iraq, many potential voters buy into this negativity. But many of these people are also people of good conscience, and when the time comes to have their say, can see through all the propagandistic reporting, and allow the truth to shine through. There is great power in truth, and it has a way of making itself known.

But with the Democratic Party poised for some vicious revenge for the impeachment of Bill Clinton, there is a great and ominous warning to be had by every Republican currently in office. That is that they better turn their ears toward the voices of the American people, and this is especially true in the current debate on immigration.

If indeed, the Republicans accept and support any form of amnesty for the millions of illegal aliens that have stolen their way into this country, they may well find that those who once supported them so strongly are disgusted with their spinelessness, and they will likely find themselves out of a job!

Anyone can make history. Only a great man can write it..
- Oscar Wilde

It seems that those on the far left have become shrill voices hurling accusations and pejoratives at any and every idea, action and personality on the other side of the isle. Meanwhile, the far right retreats into an aloof, hardened defensive posture, or counterattacks with shrill vitriol of it’s own. And where are the majority of Americans? In a large political hump right down the middle of the road. Most Americans are fairly mild in their politics, and somewhat moderate when it comes to issues like tax reform, entitlement spending, and even more controversial issues such as abortion.

Many fair-minded Americans were offended by the blatantly partisan attacks from the left on Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito. Many saw his wife of many years run from the chamber of the Judiciary Committee tears streaming down her face. Many were appalled as the Federal Emergency Management Agency seemed virtually impotent while all over television news were images of people stranded on rooftops begging for help. And most were disgusted at hearing allegations about corrupt politicians on both sides of the isle springing from the indictment of now notorious lobbyist Jack Abramoff.

So, if there is one prediction that can be made with confidence about this years all-important mid-term elections, it is that it will both decisive and derisive. With control of the Senate and the House of Representatives at stake, both parties will pull out all the stops to win. Although voters can expect a very lively debate, they also better brace themselves for a mug slinging war unequaled since the notorious 2000 presidential election. And for the majority of fair-minded, middle of the road Americans, it will likely be both stimulating and revolting to watch.

Democratic leaders such as Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid, have become very prominent in the daily news. In a very clever strategy, they seem to have adopted a coordinated effort to get prominent Democrats onto as many national news broadcasts and talk shows as possible, to constantly point out and emphasize every single failure of the President and the Republicans, no matter how small or large.

The net result seems to be that their voices are being heard by a majority of Americans, and the Republicans ratings in the polls have taken a huge hit, and continue to stay in the cellar. The only ratings lower are those of President Bush himself. Each day, another poll comes out which points out the failing confidence Americans have in their embattled president. And continuing bad news from Iraq of ever more death and destruction only adds fuel to the fire which Democrats hope will cook the Republicans political goose.

It is highly likely, considering the low ratings of this president, that there will be a concentrated effort by the left to nationalize these elections. Considering the tone of the debate and the continuing tendency of the White House to shoot itself in the foot (no pun intended, Mr. Cheney), they will likely be quite successful. Their theme seems to be- "Give us back the power, and we will get this mess we are in cleaned up." Given the current sour mood of the electorate, this theme will likely carry a lot of weight. Possibly enough to sweep the Republicans from power.

Happily anticipating an electoral avalanche unprecedented since the Republicans swept the field in 1994, hopeful Democrats smell Republican blood in the water. Not unrealistically, they expect to sweep away their political opponents, and take one if not both houses of Congress. Should that happen, what sweet celebration there will be in the rank and file as well as the inner sanctum of a victorious Democratic Party.