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To which I asked: "When would you say the left-wingers were last in the majority?"
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When I said that I was speaking specifically to the US Senate, although I'm sure I wasnt clear.
Tom Daschle has been the Senate Majority leader since Jefford's defection. More than a few people that pay attention, see that as the same technicality that put W in the White House. It was a power grab, and we're pissed.
While we dont think that all Democrats in the Senate are neccessarily totally left wing, having the Democrats in the majority gives them the control of the issues that come up for vote. I would say having Daschle in control has killed the chances of anything even remotely right from coming up for vote.
One thing we are concerned with is the Supreme Court. We want Justices that are in favor of the second ammendment, that believe in states rights, believe that there are enough special legal privileges for minorities. The religious right also wants very desparately to overturn Roe v. Wade. I personally dont have an opinion on abortion. Since they hold a strong influence on Republicans I tend to overlook the issue entirely. I DO understand how powerful the pro abortion movement is and respect their concern over having pro-life Justices on the bench.
When this last election changed the majority in the Senate, we were very happy. We now feel that some of our legislation will at least come up for a vote. That's all I am asking for, a vote.