https://hotair.com/headlines/archives/2012/11/08/and-the-winner-is-the-status-quo/feed/HotAir is the leading conservative blog for breaking news and commentary covering the Biden administration, politics, media, culture, and current elections.en-usTue, 09 Jun 2026 06:15:27 -0400<![CDATA[A nation vocally disgusted with the status quo has reinforced it by ratifying existing control of the executive branch and both halves of the legislative branch. After three consecutive “wave” elections in which a party gained at least 20 House seats, and at a moment when approval of Congress has risen — yes, risen — to 21 percent, voters ratified Republican control of the House, keeping in place those excoriated as obstructionists by the president the voters retained. Come January, Washington will be much as it has been, only more so.]]>Thu, 08 Nov 2012 08:25:55 -0500<![CDATA[Erika Johnsen]]>https://hotair.com/headlines/2012/11/08/and-the-winner-is-the-status-quo-n97294