Wednesday, November 08, 2006
The Cafferty File: Winners & losers
On "The Situation Room" today, we asked viewers the following questions, and here are some of our favorite responses that we didn't get to read on air:

Tom Delay says, "The Democrats didn't win, the Republicans lost." Is he right?

Tom who? Is that the disgraced ex-congressman from Texas? Oh yeah, he was the one who started the downfall of the Republicans so they could lose. No matter, the brattle that dribbles from his mouth is of no consequence except to those in his own mind.
Art, Washburn, Maine

Of course DeLay is right: the Republicans lost, and he is part of the reason they lost. Finally, people across the country got sick of the scandals, incompetence, stubbornness, and complete mismanagement that has been the hallmark of the last 6 years.
Tom, Nebraska

As I understand it, any time there is a loser, there is also a winner! If the Republicans lost, then the Democrats must have won! Personally, I believe America won in this case!
G., Abingdon, Virginia

Jack, Please remind me why I should care about what Tom DeLay thinks or says?
Jane, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

What should the Democrats' priorities be in Congress?

Minimum wage, middle class people, immigration, the economy.
Sharmaake, Dearborn Heights, Michigan

The American people heard a voice in the darkness and it was the voice of change. Now the Democrats have to get their act together and show the American public they are capable to change direction and still keep America safe and financially sound. They have two years to put up or shut up.
Rich, Etters, Pennsylvania

#1 , War profiteering. If what's been going on in Iraq and Kuwait with Halliburton, KBR, etc. happened during WWII, they would have been jailed and charged with treason. Why is what they are doing now not considered treasonous? We want our money back, and give it to our troops, NOT to line their pockets.
Marty, Orange Park, Florida

I hope the Democrats will address populist issues such as minimum wage, education, social security, and health care. Of course, the war in Iraq and national security issues are important as well, but recent problems in such areas owe more to mismanagement than partisan politics.
Chris, Phoenix, Arizona

How will the next two years be different for President Bush?

Jack, It is now time for Bush to learn to play with others. It will be no longer his way or the highway. Three cheers for the people or the United States of America!
Deb, Littleton, Colorado

These next two years will be different for the president because, for the first time in quite a while, Bush will have to emerge from his insular bubble of willful ignorance and face the many unpleasant realities that have emerged during his time in office. Our country is in some serious trouble. Hopefully, Bush will have to face the fact that he has no one to blame but himself.
Eileen, Horseheads, New York

How will the next two years be different for George Bush? One word finally applies: accountability.
Scott, Flint, Michigan

He won't be able to find his rubber stamp anymore.
Randall, Merced, California
Posted By Jack Cafferty, CNN Commentator: 11/08/2006 05:41:00 PM ET | Permalink
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