It is unclear to me just what is meant by “meaningful difference”.
Yes, certainly it is too early to know, but a majority in the Senate does not appear to be hopeless. And if Rs get the majority in the Senate, that will mean the VP gets to stay in her office full-time.
For now, predictions are that Rs will likely win enough House seats to shut down most of this Administration’s next two years. To me, that is very meaningful.
If this is the outcome, Rs will get chairmanships over important committees.
Rs will control the money.
Rs will control the budget.
Rs will greatly influence the legislative agenda (or lack thereof).
Rs will decide future energy policy, which should impact the oil and gas industry in a positive way.
We will just need to keep on moving ahead, never losing sight of the goal, while working with what we have. Perhaps taking smaller strides than we hoped. But still making incremental changes as we move towards the Big Finale in two more years.
An analogy is that it is similar to when we are following behind a school bus and driving through a school zone. We will surely still arrive at our destination. But at 20 MPH, and after several stops and waits. Perseverance and Persistence always Prevails.
A lighthearted question. If “red Ripple” is for Winos, does that mean white Ripple is for RINOs?
Mrs. Smith