Terri
09-26-2004, 08:00 PM
Democratic prospects for Hill takeover dim
By Gail Russell Chaddock,
The Christian Science Monitor
USA Today
September 26, 2004
WASHINGTON — In a sharp change from just two months ago, Republicans are gaining a commanding position in the race for control of the U.S. House and Senate.
While Democrats still say that a takeover on Capitol Hill, at least in the Senate, is within reach, they're saying it with less conviction.
The reasons range from fundraising to the ability of GOP lawmakers to show results by working with a president of their own party, such as movement this week toward an extension of $146 billion in middle-class tax cuts.
More (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/legislative/2004-09-26-election-hill_x.htm)
By Gail Russell Chaddock,
The Christian Science Monitor
USA Today
September 26, 2004
WASHINGTON — In a sharp change from just two months ago, Republicans are gaining a commanding position in the race for control of the U.S. House and Senate.
While Democrats still say that a takeover on Capitol Hill, at least in the Senate, is within reach, they're saying it with less conviction.
The reasons range from fundraising to the ability of GOP lawmakers to show results by working with a president of their own party, such as movement this week toward an extension of $146 billion in middle-class tax cuts.
More (http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/legislative/2004-09-26-election-hill_x.htm)