What can we expect in Congress in 2015?

2014-10-18T18:29:36-04:00

How do you think the midterm elections will turn out? And what effect do you think that will have on the Department of Defense going forward?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2014 6:49 PM

2014-10-18T18:49:20-04:00

While I hope and pray we can get as many regressives and RINOs out of office in order for the people to retake both Houses, I suspect it'll still be split. Sad.

Response by CW2 Paul Beiss made Oct 18 at 2014 9:19 PM

2014-10-18T21:19:02-04:00

Historically people vote based on comfort and fear. As people become more relaxed they tend to vote Democrat, but when certain types of threats are perceived they will vote Republican. I predict with all of the current issues, domestic and abroad, we are going to see a slightly higher turnout for Republicans. And then there is the second part of my vote, doesn't matter, nothing will change!!!

Response by SFC Melker Johansson made Oct 18 at 2014 11:46 PM

2014-10-18T23:46:59-04:00

I have no illusions of Congress being able to pass anything noteworthy next year.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 18 at 2014 11:59 PM

2014-10-18T23:59:16-04:00

I believe the Republicans will control Congress when all is said and done. Just maybe we can end sequestration and DOD will get off the backs of those serving and retirees. Maybe even some of the bills Harry Reid has been holding hostage might go somewhere. But then again maybe nothing will happen until the Republicans control Congress and the White House.

Response by SFC Dr. Joseph Finck, BS, MA, DSS made Oct 19 at 2014 12:10 AM

2014-10-19T00:10:35-04:00

I may just be wishing here.....but

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2014 12:20 AM

2014-10-19T00:20:46-04:00

I am thinking that nothing will change. I just have a small hope that some of the do nothing congress will stop using the military as a bargaining chip. Fund us properly to buy the equipment and pay us what we earn and stop the games of should we lose retirement, etc.

I am pessimistic any of this will happen. My guess is things won't get to normal until the next round. Not that I am saying bad about the executive, but it appears there is too much hard nose politics just make him fail. Whether or not we agree with his policies or not, we something budget passed so we get the country back on track.

Response by Sgt Packy Flickinger made Oct 19 at 2014 5:33 AM

2014-10-19T05:33:55-04:00

The Republicans are of course proclaiming they are going to win, but there have been several prominant Democratic senators who think the GOP will take congress next month. There are a few prominent Republicans that need to go as well. It will be an interesting election. Question is, if the GOP takes congress, will they do many of the things they've been claiming they want to do but haven't had the balls to so far.

Response by SSG Ed Mikus made Oct 19 at 2014 7:52 AM

2014-10-19T07:52:45-04:00

there all the same, they work for whoever pays them the most or has the best blackmail against them.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 19 at 2014 10:18 AM

2014-10-19T10:18:56-04:00

Republicans take both halves of our bicameral congress. The RINOs and Ds will bully conservatives into corners without committee jobs. Unless Boehner loses the Speaker seat, nothing will change in the House. The Senate Majority position will be the deciding factor.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Oct 19 at 2014 10:11 PM

2014-10-19T22:11:40-04:00

The names change, the political balance sways, the leadership plays musical chairs and yet the same unresolved issues persist through every new election year. The first order of congressional business, contrary to popular belief, is not getting legislation passed, but getting re-elected. Getting re-elected takes money and passing bills that negatively affect the big contributors, negatively effects re-election efforts.

And he congress, goes rolling, along...