Watching a train-wreck

One of the most important consequences of this Republican takeover of the House is that the new majority party will now be expected to do more than merely obstruct the Democrats' attempts to move forward. We can be fairly certain they won't do anything except try to tear down the President, and do favors for their wealthy friends. The exposure of their true agenda will serve to alienate a fair number of those who voted Republican in these midterms. Just as important, many of the discouraged Democrats, who stayed home on Tuesday, will be eager to make up for their laziness when they see just how outrageous these new Republicans really are.