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cali

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Mon Oct-15-07 10:01 PM
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How the New Deal was passed: Hint: There were a hell of a lot

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of dems.

By 1935 the Dem party held super majorities in both houses.

Sweeping change usually happens when one party hold a strong majority in both Houses.

Were dems more liberal then? Not from what I know, but it's much easier to effect change when you have a strong majority.

If dems can make strong gains in 2008, there's a real chance that some of the programs most liberals/progressives have been working for, will be enacted.

And that's why it's important that Dems be elected.

Link to site with numbers for the 73 and 74th Congress.

http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0774721.html

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