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Tuesday, November 07, 2006
Mike Deaver on the Mid Terms
Mike Deaver was Reagan's first Chief of Staff. This is his take on the US midterms.
Mike Deaver's analysis of the mid terms was an honest and assessment of the republicans problems. Must admit I also saw some glaring similarities with the problems now gathering momentum for the UK Labour party. Now will changing from Blair to Brown be enough to save Labour from a similar fate in the UK GE? I really don't think that Brown will be seen as enough of a change or be able to disassociate himself from his role in the Blair government. Also think that Labour having not been overly punished before now think Iraq is no longer damaging to them electorally. Well if any of their backbench MP's are watching the US midterms they should be worried, I still think that it could be the defining issue which will see them voted out of office.
I almost said "I've always liked Deaver" and then I slapped myself.
What I meant to say was "I've always known Deaver was one of the most intelligent people in government on either side, and he doesn't shy away from saying things people don't want to hear. Since Mommy got him fired he realizes that he's his own mealticket, and he gives honest and informed analysis".
I also happen to agree with pretty much everything he said. I don't think it'll be a landslide, but I'd be extremely surprised if the Democrats don't take both the House and Senate, which actually diminishes their chances of taking the White House next time around. That's good for the country, in my opinion; you always seem to get a better US government when you do not have a one-party sweep.
Mike Deaver's analysis of the mid terms was an honest and assessment of the republicans problems. Must admit I also saw some glaring similarities with the problems now gathering momentum for the UK Labour party.
ReplyDeleteNow will changing from Blair to Brown be enough to save Labour from a similar fate in the UK GE? I really don't think that Brown will be seen as enough of a change or be able to disassociate himself from his role in the Blair government. Also think that Labour having not been overly punished before now think Iraq is no longer damaging to them electorally. Well if any of their backbench MP's are watching the US midterms they should be worried, I still think that it could be the defining issue which will see them voted out of office.
I almost said "I've always liked Deaver" and then I slapped myself.
ReplyDeleteWhat I meant to say was "I've always known Deaver was one of the most intelligent people in government on either side, and he doesn't shy away from saying things people don't want to hear. Since Mommy got him fired he realizes that he's his own mealticket, and he gives honest and informed analysis".
I also happen to agree with pretty much everything he said. I don't think it'll be a landslide, but I'd be extremely surprised if the Democrats don't take both the House and Senate, which actually diminishes their chances of taking the White House next time around. That's good for the country, in my opinion; you always seem to get a better US government when you do not have a one-party sweep.