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sabrina 1's JournalDems on track to pick up 7 House seats
Democrats went into the election with 193 seats, Republicans had 242
It's been difficult to find total numbers for Congress although it did seem that Dems picked up seats eg, both Mary Bono Mack and her Husband were defeated. In my District, Democrat Julia Brownley has defeated Repub Tony Strickland.
If this is accurate, Dems would now have 200 (maybe 201) seats and Repubs would have 235 (maybe 234).
Dems on track to pick up 7 House seats
As of Wednesday morning, the Associated Press had called 192 seats for Democrats, and had them leading in another eight races that remain uncalled. The AP had called 232 seats for Republicans, and had them leading in two uncalled contests.
Democrats lead in the following races that remain uncalled:
See list at link
Oops, wrong link. This is the link I meant to post:
Dems on track to pick up 7 seats
Some of the races listed in this article have been called. So it looks like Dems did pick up at least 7, maybe 8 seats in Congress.
Which means Dems gained in the House and the Senate and won the WH! Not bad considering how many seats in the Senate were at stake eg and all the money spent on Congress and the WH.
'Declare a War on Women, Prepare to Lose'
htMichael Moore ?@MMFlint
McCaskill, Warren, Stabenaw, Klobuchar, Baldwin Senate victories = Declare a War on Women, prepare to lose. #legitimatetp://elections.nytimes.com/2012/results/president/scenarios
Senate Races Unkind to GOP's Rape Apologists! Mourdock Aborted & Akin Goes Down!
http://www.salon.com/2012/11/07/election_day_liveblog/#messageID=408Medical Marijuana wins in Mass and Gay Marriage still leading in MD.
Grayson, Baldwin, Sherrod Brown and Warren win!
'Axelrod's moustache is safe. MI, PA and MN all go for Obama.'
Axelrod's moustache is safe. MI PA and MN all go for Obama.
Retweeted by Nicholas Kristof
Lol!
Mark Fiore: House Science & Ladyparts Committee
&list=UUINqjVOLoht3hhez0hZA6fw&index=9&feature=plcpVote them OUT tomorrow!
"You wanna fight for your home? Then we'll fight with you!" I love this video!
"You wanna fight for your home? Then we'll fight with you." Twice Thou - 'The Bank Attack' http://ow.ly/eyPhR #ows #occupy @F_TheBanks
OWS linked to this great video done by Anthony Ennis who is a professional recording artist.
Since 2009, instead of negotiating a loan modification with Principal Reduction to allow him to stay in his home of 46 years, Bank of America (the servicer) is trying to foreclose even though Mr. Ennis could afford his home at the current real-value. After receiving several dissatisfying loan modifications, one of which increased his monthly payment by $1,000 he turned to his passion and profession of producing hip-hop music to shame the big banks for their predatory business practices.
What he describes after trying to get a small home mortgage modification, is exactly what happened to my friend. She, like Ennis, could easily have afforded to stay in her home with a slight adjustment to her mortgage payment, which she qualified for under the President's bill to help 'Main Street' stay in their homes. Instead, as happened with him, they RAISED her payment! Were they just playing cynical games or what? Because this happened to thousands of other people after being approved for a mortgage reduction.
This is a great video, like a mini-documentary and it's great to see that people on their own are fighting back and joining other groups to do so.
But what do they waaaaant? They have no message!!
What do you think? Do you understand their message?
The Band "Kids These Days" show their support for the Chicago Teachers Union
&feature=youtu.beTheir band has a great sound. It is so nice to see that they have not forgotten their teachers.
So many coming out in support of the teachers, it is so great to see this.
Sen. Bernie Sanders: Single Payer Now
Bernie is asking for our support for the Democratic Governor of Vermont, Peter Shumlin. He wants to get Single Payer passed in Vt and believes that Shumlin will fight to get that passed in Vt. I really like this guy.
Gov. Shumlin has made Vt the first state to recognize Health Care as a Right not a Privilege.
Bernie's email asking for support for the re-election of Governor Peter Shumlin
Today, I am asking for your support to help re-elect my friend Peter Shumlin as Vermonts governor. Peter is, perhaps, the most progressive governor in the country and, because of his policies, is coming under fierce attack from his Republican opponent and the special interests that are opposed to his progressive agenda.
What happens in Vermont is of enormous importance to the rest of the country. If, under Governor Shumlins leadership, Vermont is successful in providing health care to all, protecting our environment, supporting family-based and organic agriculture, having one of the best educational systems in the country and promoting economic and social equality among all of our citizens, what we do here can become a model for other states and the entire nation.
Please help Governor Shumlin continue his bold work by making a contribution of $5, $50 or $100 right now.
https://services.myngp.com/ngponlineservices/contribution.aspx?X=C4RpN7Pe5bqP+1nvlUxnqIq6lI3R5yBGId2%2fhOJevz8%3d&b=780014
Let me give you just a few examples of what were trying to do in Vermont:
Today, the United States is the only country in the industrialized world that does not guarantee health care to all through a national health care program. The result is that 50 million Americans are uninsured and 45 thousand die each year because they dont get to a doctor in time. Yet, despite all that, we spend almost twice as much per capita of what any other country spends on health care.
In Vermont, we intend to change all that. Governor Shumlin and the legislature are moving the state toward a single payer system that will provide quality health care to all of our people, lessen the financial burden on small businesses and be much more cost-effective than the current non-system. In Vermont, our health care dollars will be spent on keeping people healthy and well-treated, rather than on huge administrative and bureaucratic costs and excessive profits for insurance companies. If Vermont succeeds in developing a successful single payer health care system there is no question in my mind that other states will not be far behind and that, eventually, we will be able to move our nation toward a national health care program.
In Washington, despite all of the scientific evidence, the Republican Party rejects the reality of global warming and the devastating impact it is having now and will increasingly have on the United States and the entire planet. In Vermont, Governor Shumlin not only understands the reality of a warming planet, he is working aggressively to move Vermont toward energy efficiency and such sustainable energies as wind, solar, geo-thermal and bio-mass. Vermont already leads the country in terms of energy efficiency and the creation of green jobs but, if Peter is re-elected, we intend to do even more in the future.
Please help re-elect Governor Shumlin so that, in these difficult times, Vermont can be a bold example of what progressive leadership is all about. Please donate $5, $50 or $100 right now.
Thanks very much for continuing the fight for an America of social and economic justice. Lets move forward together.
Sincerely,
Senator Bernie Sanders
Some of the emphasis is mine
Some information on Gov. Shumlin:
Peter Shumlin
On May 26, 2011, "Vermont became the first state to lay the groundwork for single-payer health care...when [Governor Shumlin] signed an ambitious bill aimed at establishing universal insurance coverage for all residents".[13]
On August 17, 2011, Governor Shumlin became the first sitting governor in the United States to preside over a same-sex wedding ceremony.[14]
On April 11, 2012, Shumlin was almost mauled by bears. Shumlin was chased by four bears that were raiding bird feeders on his property. Shumlin joked that Vermont "almost lost the governor," and added that he was within "three feet of getting 'arrrh.'"[15]
On May 16, 2012, Vermont became the first state to pass a gas fracking ban bill which was signed by Governor Shumlin. It's a hotly debated natural gas drilling technique that involves blasting chemical-laced water deep into the ground. He signed it at a ceremony in front of environmentalists and a group of high school students who pushed for it. [16]
Thanks Bernie for all you do!
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