America votes
November 7, 2006| By Nathaniel Ward
Voters go to the polls today to decide the makeup of Congress and much more. Out of power since 1994, liberals hope to retake the leadership. It’s unclear at this point which side will prevail, though conventional wisdom holds that the Republicans will lose their majority in the House of Representatives and perhaps in the Senate as well.
It’s not just control of the federal government that’s at stake: 36 states pick their governors, and important issues are on the ballot in many areas. Citizens will vote on ballot initiatives on a variety of issues, such as racial preferences, traditional marriage, the minimum wage and property rights.
No matter the outcome, The Heritage Foundation will continue to make the case for conservative ideas and sound policies both in Washington and around the country. Stay tuned to MyHeritage.org in the coming days for a complete wrap-up of the policy implications of the election results.
Nathaniel Ward is the Editor of MyHeritage.org—a website for members
