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Democrats Rising -- Is Blue the New Red? (11/8/2006)

"Today, the American people voted for change, and they voted for Democrats to take our country in a new direction," heralded incoming Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), even as U.S. Senate control remains undecided. Democrats also regained the gubernatorial majority. One thing is certain: the political landscape created by last night's results will have a dramatic impact on a host of industry sectors in 2007, as the Administration, Congress, and state governments alike attempt to navigate their respective agendas through the turbulent seas of divided government and Presidential electoral politics. Yesterday's power shift requires a complete recalibration of strategic plans at both the federal and state levels. Election Insight 2006 profiles the key races, themes, and ballot measures that shaped yesterday’s elections, and outlines the trends, personalities, and priorities that will shape policy in Washington and throughout the states in 2007.

Public Law & Strategies Group e-Alert, November 8, 2006.