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To: sea_biscuit who wrote (17198)12/4/1998 2:09:00 PM
From: RJC2006  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 67261
 
<<<First off, the Republicans actually lost 5 seats in the House. So, it was a loss.>>>

Player : "Hey coach...we scored 5 points..."
Coach : "Yeah but they still have the lead"
Player : "So that means we're winning huh?"
Coach : "Uhh, yeah...something like that!"

liberals...

<<<If the Republican leaders are scrambling for a vote now, it is simply because the scene is going to change from 228-206 to 223-211.>>>

Player : "Hey coach we have 211 points and they have 223. Are we losing?"
Coach : "Hell no we're not losing! Last quarter we had only 206 to their 228!"

My...my...and they call themselves the education party!

<<<How this state of affairs constitutes a "victory" is something reserved to those adept at right-wing rhetoric.>>>

Yes and anyone who thinks liberal Democrats have been given a mandate need only look at the results of the election and ask themselves where their voting power is.



To: sea_biscuit who wrote (17198)12/4/1998 7:50:00 PM
From: John Lacelle  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 67261
 
Dipy,

Who is going to be the Speaker of the House
for the 106 Congress?

A. Bob Livingston (R-LA)

What party is going to chair every committee
(including the House Judiciary Committee) this
next Congress?

A. Republican

Do you still think the Democrats won in November?

-John