Tuesday, 11/9/10 Homework

Read the Economist article about the Republican victory in the midterms, then answer the following questions on loose leaf:

1. Why did voters remove Republicans from power in the 2006 midterms and the 2008 presidential election?
2. What does the article indicate is behind the current changeover in power?
3. What difficulties will Obama face in attempting to legislate in the next 2 years?
4. How does the article suggest that Obama regain popularity?
5. What problems does the new Republican House face?
6. What problems might the GOP face with its own mission?
7. Does anyone have a plan to manage the challenges currently facing our country, according to the author?
8. Why would it be best for Republicans to avoid impeaching Obama, according to the author?

10 point homework grade.