The Hill 2010 Midterm Election Poll found that an overwhelming percentage of Republican voters want Congress to focus on spending cuts, even if it means bringing home less money to their state. But they don’t want this at the expense of big social programs or defense.The Hill's Midterm Poll: Likely voters throw a wrench into GOP budget plans - TheHill.com
Summary: Immediately after the congressional elections of November 2, new Members and re-elected Members of both parties will gather to meet (caucus) and vote on new leaders and enact internal party rules. Long before the House adopts its formal rules in January, these internal party rules will determine the allocation of power within Congress between leadership, committee and subcommittee chairmen, and rank-and-file MembersFour Immediate Reforms to Change the Culture of Congress | The Heritage Foundation
All I can say is, Democrats better be prepared to obstruct just as vigorously as the Republicans did or they'll be even more unpopular than they are now. As for the Tea Party nutjobs -- well, I just can't wait until they shut down the goverment and have to explain to constituents why their Social Security checks aren't going out:
WASHINGTON—The Senate is likely next year to see the largest group of strong conservatives enter the chamber since 1995, with Republican candidates calling for an end to the minimum wage, a phase-out of federal involvement in education and for challenging federal regulations they say have no foundation in the U.S. Constitution.
