In 2006, the will of the voters was clear, we wanted change; not just any change, but an end to the Iraq War and accountability for President Bush and his cronies. We went to the polls and were vocal about the change we sought. As reported at TomDispatch.com, when questioned at the polls, voters declared they were voting “against the war,” clearly believing Democrats would deliver.
Voters also appeared to be voting for accountability and possibly for the launching of impeachment hearings as well. Polls prior to the election found that a majority of Americans believed a Democratic Congress would impeach. Candidates who campaigned on the theme of accountability, including Keith Ellison (Dem., Minnesota) who promised impeachment, did well. Polls show that a majority of Americans favor impeachment or wish Bush’s presidency were over. Voters in November even booted out a couple of Republicans who had turned against the war, saying that they were voting for a Democratic majority so that the Democrats could investigate the war as well as end it — something a majority of Americans continue to say they want.
As such, no new Republicans were elected and 30 new Democrats were sent to Washington. Sadly, it was clear from the beginning that the Democrats had no intentions of adhering to the will of the people.
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