Statements (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:election
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:George_W._Bush
|
| gptkbp:consequences |
Rise of progressive movements
Strengthening of the Democratic Party Changes in Republican Party leadership Emergence of new Democratic leaders Impact on legislative agenda Increased polarization in U. S. politics Increased scrutiny of the Bush administration |
| gptkbp:demographics |
Minority voters favored Democrats
Suburban voters leaned Democratic Women voters favored Democrats Young voters favored Democrats |
| gptkbp:election_year |
gptkb:2004_Presidential_Election
gptkb:2008_Presidential_Election Impact on future elections Shift in voter sentiment Democratic strategies for 2008 Republican strategies for 2008 |
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:2010_Midterm_Elections
|
| gptkbp:held_in |
November 7, 2006
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Part of the United States electoral cycle
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Influenced future Democratic strategies
Marked a turning point in U. S. politics Demonstrated the power of grassroots campaigning Reflected public discontent with the Iraq War Set the stage for the 2008 election cycle |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
2006 Midterm Elections
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Shift in political power in the U. S.
|
| gptkbp:key_issues |
gptkb:Iraq_War
Healthcare Corruption scandals Minimum wage increase |
| gptkbp:media_coverage |
Debates on healthcare policy
Extensive coverage of the Iraq War Focus on corruption scandals |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
Republican Party lost 6 seats in the Senate
Republican Party lost 30 seats in the House of Representatives |
| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
gptkb:Nancy_Pelosi
gptkb:Bill_Frist gptkb:Harry_Reid gptkb:John_Boehner gptkb:Sherrod_Brown gptkb:Jim_Webb gptkb:Jon_Tester gptkb:Bob_Casey_Jr. gptkb:Claire_Mc_Caskill |
| gptkbp:outcome |
Democrats won the House of Representatives
Democrats won the Senate |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:2002_Midterm_Elections
|
| gptkbp:significance |
Democratic Party gained control of both houses of Congress
|
| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
Higher turnout than 2002 Midterm Elections
Lower turnout than 2008 Presidential Election approximately 40% of eligible voters |