THE WAR ON TERROR
House majority may push for changes in Patriot Act
There could be a showdown on several fronts. President Bush vowed the election won’t change his course in Iraq, Democrats want change. Democrats have criticized president on torture, eavesdropping and Patriot Act. Will they push for changes?
HEALTH CARE
Compromise could show parties can work together
Perhaps a piecemeal approach could expand opportunities. Both parties have discussed allowing small businesses to combine employees into larger pools to bring down costs of providing care. May be a compromise both parties can point to for proof of action.
MINIMUM WAGE
Incoming Speaker Pelosi says hike near top of agenda
House Democratic candidates promised an increase after 10 years of $5.15 an hour. Control of the House helps but they must get the president on board to avoid a veto the new, narrow majority may not be able to override.
TAXES
Will Democrats try to up the ante for the rich?
Republicans warned that Democrats would raise taxes if they assumed control on Capitol Hill. How hard Democrats fight to tie lower middle-income taxes to higher taxes on the rich remains to be seen. Voters tend to punish the party that raises taxes.
Your voices: Election 2006
Your Voices: Election 2006
Tucson voters speak.
Producer: Tucson Citizen
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Audrey Gamez, 64: "She has done a good job with more money for schools and student vocational education," said Gamez of Gov. Janet Napolitano. "It's important because if you have a trade, you have a head start so you can move on to college if you want to."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 2 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Scott Darlage, 30: Voted for Democrat Jim Pederson. "I think he's a good moderate Democrat and can work with both the Republicans and the Democrats. He's a good middle of the road candidate. Kyl is extrememly conservative."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 3 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Lorenzo Cotton, 58: Has concerns about propositions that were "a slant and an assault against Mexicans." Cotton voted against giving private companies use of public land for development: "I don't think that's right."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 4 of 15 [Next | Previous].
William Munday, 76: "This year I voted across the board Democrat. I never did before. But I just need a change. Everyone in that whole House needs a change."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 5 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Jerry Esquivel, 45: Voted for the increase of the minimum wage. "We can't live on this - living at $5.15 an hour. If you rent an apartment, you can't buy food. But then if you go to the food stamp office, they say you are making too much money. You have to work two or three jobs."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 6 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Nick Schneider, 35: "I am fairly annoyed with the current administration. I think Democrats have a good chance of taking over the House but I am not so sure about the Senate."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 7 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Jeremy Quinones, 26: Voted against Gov. Janet Napolitano. "I just don't like her." He voted for U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl "because my mom told me to. I pretty much voted for all the Republicans."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 8 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Kate Reeve, 52: Voted for Gabrielle Giffords because, "I am terrified of Randy Graf. I disagree with Giffords' border politics. I believe everybody should have the right to integrate."
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Jennifer Maloney, 22: A Pima Community College student and retail worker, Maloney smokes half a pack a day but voted for a ban on smoking. "Nobody else wants to smoke with me and I can always smoke in my house."
Source: GARY GAYNOR/Tucson CitizenSlide 10 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Erik Wright, 21: He is concerned about there not being enough information put out on the propositions. "In my eyes these propositions need to be read deeply. I didn't vote on too many because I wasn't too aware of the issues."
Source: XAVIER GALLEGOS/Tucson CitizenSlide 11 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Mandy and Donald Butler are promoting a yes vote for Proposition 201 outside the library at 9640 E. Golf Links Rd.
Source: GARY GAYNOR/Tucson CitizenSlide 12 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Dist. 29 House candidate Bruce Murchison stopped by the library at 9640 E. Golf Links Rd. to find out that 255 people voted there by 1 p.m.
Source: GARY GAYNOR/Tucson CitizenSlide 13 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Jacqueline Jones, 37: Voted a straight Democratic ticket. The war in Iraq is a big issue for her. "Not that I think we should cut and run." She thinks the war would end more quickly if Democrats control the House.
Source: GARY GAYNOR/Tucson CitizenSlide 14 of 15 [Next | Previous].
Nancy Maloney, 47: Voted a straight ticket. "It wasn't so much that they are Democrats -- mostly we wanted to send a message to Washington."
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Dolores Mills, no age given: Proposition 201 was most important for her. "No on gay marriage -- I don't think the government should have anything to say about it."
Source: GARY GAYNOR/Tucson Citizen
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ELECTION RESULTS
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Online poll: What election result most surprised you?
Gov. Janet Napolitano's win: 2%
Sen. Jon Kyl's win: 17%
Gabrielle Giffords' win in Congressional District 8: 10%
Proposition 107, "Protect Marriage Arizona": 44%
Proposition 207, eminent domain: 7%
Propositions 201 and 206, the smoking bans: 16%
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