2010: Will it really matter?

Democratic Congressional Campaign Chairman Chris Van Hollen recently went on record stating he did not see a "3rd wave" of democratic wins in 2010 in the mid-term elections, as such an occurrence would go against almost every pattern of American political history. The public of course hates one party rule for extended periods of time as all things bad are an extension of the party in power, while all the promise for good is given to the minority party. This is nothing new, and only extreme circumstances like the Civil War, Great Depression/WW2, and briefly 9/11 upset this natural cycle. Van Hollen said his goal was to try to maintain as many seats as possible, or in realistic terms not give up the majority in the House and especially the Senate. Too early to say what 2010 will look like, but good ole' populist angst against record-breaking government spending should do the trick for the Grand Ole' Party. The real issue is this, will it matter if the GOP does take Congress? At the rate the democrats are going presently with just the stimulus bill having provisions for expanded welfare with incentives for states to increase their enrollment numbers, the foundation for nationalized healthcare, and possibly the Census used to fudge the numbers a little more towards the left, by the time Republicans get back in power it may be meaningless. Once entitlements are increased, it is near impossible to cut them back. That is how government has always grown, once you increase the number dependent on government services, they will always vote to make sure they are not suddenly cut off. They say withdrawal is the hardest part. After Republicans are back in a position of power, the media will push hard to create sympathy for Obama the downtrodden, struggling so hard for our interest against an uncaring GOP obsessed with tax cuts and national defense. The economy will turn around eventually, just in time for 2012, then the One can win re-election promising to maintain a balance of power with the GOP and reaping the thanks of a greatfull nation for saving us from "apocalypse" and other demonic activity thanks to his stimulus package and total government transparency.