With the passage of the healthcare bill, it's becoming apparent that the Democrats are facing an uphill battle for re-election. Aggregate data on national polls indicates that a majority of Americans disapprove of the bill. This opposition has put the heat on Congressional Democrats, particularly in districts which have traditionally voted for conservative candidates. Even Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) is trailing the polls, despite the earlier opinion that his numbers would improve with the bill's passage.
But healthcare isn't the only issue concerning voters; rising deficits, out-of-control debt, and rampant corruption has sparked a popular movement against Washington insiders.
This article appears in Mar 24-30, 2010.