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2) If Republicans take the Senate, then everything will go to hell because the Senate and House will shutdown the government to get Obama to agree to the budget (like they need his permission to do so anyway).

Though some analysts say Democrats still have a chance to preserve their hold on the Senate, most expect Republicans to capture a narrow majority. This could increase the risk of another prolonged skirmish over taxes and spending. Previous showdowns derailed consumer confidence, the stock market and job growth.

Still, it remains unclear how Republicans would steer the Senate. Few campaigns have outlined detailed policy agendas. Senate Republicans could repeat past budgetary clashes with renewed vigor. Or they could accept gridlock and pursue smaller deals on less contentious issues involving trade authority with President Barack Obama in hopes of improving their party's fortunes in the 2016 presidential election.

This creates a troubling set of uncertainties for an economy still hobbled in some ways by the resolutions from previous showdowns.

Another budget battle could paralyze businesses and consumers. Yet an eventual congressional deal could prove even more damaging. Previous agreements slowed the economy by raising taxes and slashing funding for military and social programs that can often boost the economy.

2) If Republicans take the Senate, then everything will go to hell because the Senate and House will shutdown the government to get Obama to agree to the budget (like they need his permission to do so anyway).

Though some analysts say Democrats still have a chance to preserve their hold on the Senate, most expect Republicans to capture a narrow majority. This could increase the risk of another prolonged skirmish over taxes and spending. Previous showdowns derailed consumer confidence, the stock market and job growth.

Still, it remains unclear how Republicans would steer the Senate. Few campaigns have outlined detailed policy agendas. Senate Republicans could repeat past budgetary clashes with renewed vigor. Or they could accept gridlock and pursue smaller deals on less contentious issues involving trade authority with President Barack Obama in hopes of improving their party's fortunes in the 2016 presidential election.

This creates a troubling set of uncertainties for an economy still hobbled in some ways by the resolutions from previous showdowns.

Another budget battle could paralyze businesses and consumers. Yet an eventual congressional deal could prove even more damaging. Previous agreements slowed the economy by raising taxes and slashing funding for military and social programs that can often boost the economy.

Thanks for that, it just shows the emphasis they are placing on their doomsday predictions.

Thanks for that, it just shows the emphasis they are placing on their doomsday predictions.

No it doesn't say they will definitely do that? Only giving the possibility?

Slashing miltiary probably isn't a good idea considering the state of things in the world.

So with 93.59% reporting, it looks like Ed Gillespie might win VA. That was unexpected, lol. The polls have VA at 99% democrat.

Still too close to call as it's 981,699 votes to 975,284.

Wow. I didn't even think Virginia was in the realm of possibilities.

So with 93.59% reporting, it looks like Ed Gillespie might win VA. That was unexpected, lol. The polls have VA at 99% democrat.

Still too close to call as it's 981,699 votes to 975,284.

Hmm. I guess it depends on which precincts have yet to report. If it's a major city like Richmond or something, the Dems have a shot. It'll be close either way, though.

7,500 vote margin, it wouldn't even have to be a big or VERY blue district, either. That's about as close as races get. I'd imagine there'll be recounts unless it tips pretty hard one way or another.