One year after anger over a proposed health care overhaul lit a fire at town halls and ignited the Tea Party movement, the stage is set for Republicans to rally against the Democrats’ agenda. But it remains unclear whether an anti-Democratic agenda is more effective than a pro-GOP platform in 2010.
Republicans appear to be banking on an anti-Washington mood in the country to help them regain control of Congress in November. They have relentlessly attacked Democrats on their massive spending initiatives, including the stimulus package, and argued that it has failed to fix the economy, the No. 1 issue for most voters.
Democrats counter that their policies helped the country avoid another Great Depression.
But that hasn’t improved the tough political climate Democrats are facing this year amid voter frustration with Obama and the Democratic agenda. Polls show a drop in support for the party, with economic woes and job losses taking a toll. A strong anti-establishment sentiment is expected to boost Republicans.
Democrats control 255 seats in the House, with 178 Republicans and two vacancies. The GOP needs to gain 40 seats to capture control.
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