Quote Originally Posted by RamblerGambler
Facts speak for themselves. Who controlled every branch of government, from the executive to the judicial for years.
During the Fifth Party System after 1932, the Democrats controlled the House from 1932 to 1994, with two exceptions (1946 and 1952), as the New Deal Coalition was successful. In terms of legislation, however, the Conservative coalition usually blocked liberal legislative proposals, except in 1964-65 when President Lyndon Johnson had the majorities to pass his Great Society proposals. The most important leader was long-time Democratic Speaker Sam Rayburn. The Republicans under Newt Gingrich returned to a majority in the election of 1994, as part of the Republican Revolution that gave the party both houses and a majority of governorships that year.

The Democrats gained 30 seats in the 2006 elections, regaining control and electing Nancy Pelosi as the first woman Speaker. Voter response to the war in Iraq and numerous Republican congressional scandals were most influential to Republican losses.
History of the United States House of Representatives - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The chart in this link shows that the Senate has been under Dem. control more often than not.
Party leaders of the United States Senate - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

BUT, can you explain why they won't or shouldn't debate on Fox; Something that is sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus? Doesn't this show the American public a side of arrogance that could come back to haunt the party? What it shows is that they aren't prepared or willing to answer tough questions. Not an "electable" feature.

"a surplus turned to the largest national debt in our history"
We haven't had a surplus since the 1800's.......a more accurate account of debt is how it relates to the GDP. Chart below:

Have a good one!:s4: