https://pjmedia.com/tatler/2013/01/16/did-obama-just-give-us-the-2014-midterms/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:19:36 -0400<![CDATA[Will this be 1994 reloaded?  After Congress passed the first Federal Assault Weapons ban that year, Republicans roared back into power during the &#8217;94 midterms.  Yes, the 1992 House Banking Scandal, where members of Congress were able to overdraw their House checking accounts without penalty, also contributed to Republican electoral success, but can it be duplicated this year?  Conservatives are already livid over the 23 executive orders the president signed today to curb gun violence, as school children stood behind him in a gross display of emotional pandering to the public.  However, looking at the &#8217;94 midterms, and Al Gore&#8217;s attempt to out gun control Sen. Bill &#8221; Dollar Bill&#8221; Bradley (D-NJ) during the 2000 primaries, it&#8217;s not irrational to say that 2014 could be another Democratic defeat.]]>Wed, 16 Jan 2013 11:46:37 -0500<![CDATA[Matt Vespa]]>https://pjmedia.com/matt-vespa/2013/01/16/did-obama-just-give-us-the-2014-midterms-n176021