Andrew Hagen

Now the GOP can do what it wants.

Bush has almost certainly won re-election.

The Republicans will retain control by a slim majority in the Senate (*) and by a strong majority in the House.

The Supreme Court will almost certainly see new appointments in the next four years.

Bush may win a true popular majority of the vote.

Bush’s second term will not be stained with questions of legitimacy as was his first due to Bush v. Gore.

The Democrats are reeling at the local level nationwide.

According to NBC News, morality was the most important issue according to 21% of voters surveyed, the largest percentage. Bush won those voters by a factor of 80 to 20.

The GOP has the whip hand now. Soon they can take this country in whatever direction they want.

But will they use their new power moderately, or will they grow reckless and corrupt? Will they strive to achieve their aims, or will they become their own worst enemy?

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