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After the 2008 election (i.e., when Obama was elected to his first term), the Democrats controlled the House 257-178 and the Senate 57-41. After the 2014 election, the Republicans controlled both houses, 247-188 and 54-44 respectively.

After the 2008 election, the Democrats controlled state governorships 29-22. After the 2014 election, the Republicans controlled them 31-18.

After the 2008 election, the Democrats controlled 62 state legislative houses, with 36 for the Republicans (98 total -- Nebraska has a single, non-partisan legislature). After the 2014 election, the Republicans controlled 68 state houses (the highest number since 1928) and the Democrats controlled only 30 (the lowest number since 1860).

"Moving left"? In a pig's eye.



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