Lame as a Duck. What is Congress to do until January?

With the new Congress not to begin until January, the current Congress has some time to kill.  So what will they do?  Some media outlets are claiming that this current Democrat lead Congress will try to act quickly and force many different bills or acts through while they still have the majority.  Some of these issues include addressing the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy regarding homosexuals, as well as spending bills.  Is this the right move for Democrat's to take given the present situation.  Should they quickly take advantage of their remaining power before it is taken away?  Will this only make the country even more disappointed with them?  Even if Democrat's push through legislation, the new Republican lead House may be able to overturn in come January.  So what does Congress do in this waiting period known as the "Lame Duck Session?"  Perhaps they will do what the ducks around here are doing, sit around and wait for the seasons to change.

Bill Brady and Pat Quinn Responses to the Race

Obama's Remarks About Election Day

The Country's New Coat of Paint

If you have been in class, you know that a major topic of discussion has been this midterm election.  We have been looking at the potential of many Republicans taking Democratic states.  This past Tuesday, such a thing happened.  A country that used to be painted blue politically, has now received a new, some say fresh, coat of paint.  This new paint is Republican red.  As many old Democrat incumbents exit, many new fresh Republicans will be settling in to "stir the can."  It will be interesting to see how President Obama approaches this new group of representatives and senators he will be working with.  Is this the right move?  Will the Republicans be able to make the changes necessary to increase the health of our country?  Regardless of the opinions, one thing is safe to say.  This is probably not the "change" that Obama was speaking of when he was elected two years ago.