On November 2nd (and for weeks before) voters will head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2010 midterm elections. These elections will decide control of the House, Senate, 36 Governor's Mansions, and dozens of state legislative chambers. As a result, voters can radically change the course of the country and define the policy agenda. Yet will they?Will voters abandon the Democratic Party and give the Republicans control of Congress? Or, will voters demonstrate disgust with both parties and create a divided legislature? Will the new Congress, no matter its composition, work with the President or work to oppose him? Will 2010 really change anything?
These are questions being asked by many political analysts today. You will now weigh in on this debate. Using the provided readings respond to the following prompt:
What effect will the 2010 elections have on the nation's political system? Make sure to address both short-term and long-term effects. Additionally, your post must indicate evidence that you have read all four articles. You are expected to incorporate the arguments of all articles into your response and may consider quoting directly from them.
