1. 70% of state legislatures, more than 60% of governors, and 55% of attorneys general and secretaries of state, not to mention both houses of Congress
2. The Democratic Party is too busy with the election to use this opportunity to gain power for itself
3. Many conservative legislations including regulations on abortion, unions, and voting rights, as well as large-scale teacher layoffs
4. 7?!?!?!?!
5. In addition to the policies discussed above, they have passed the usual tax cuts for top-earners and more business friendly legislation.
6. 35%
7. They have more flexible and effective plans for mobilizing their power base to vote. The Democratic party is not nearly as organized at a local level.
8. The Democrats have little to no agenda for controlling the legislature, which is the opposite for the GOP.
9. They are the fastest growing minority in the US, and Republicans have a very small chance of winning the black vote, what with Obama and all.
10. Same sex marriage, gun control, minimum wage, and expansions to the welfare programs.
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