by Matthew RuslingWASHINGTON,UGG Amberlee, Nov. 2 -- It's a chilly morning just outside of Washington, D.C. as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the midterm elections, waiting in line at 7 a.m. local time while it is still dark.Across the country, polling stations will be open from early in the morning until between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m,Ugg Classic Short., where voters are casting their ballots for nearly 500 Congressional races nationwide.But the mood across much of the nation is sour amid an economy that resembles Tuesday's weather -- cold and unpleasant at this early morning hour.Indeed,UGG Delaine, most experts agree that the cold, unpleasant economy is what is driving the elections this year, as Americans are concerned about an unemployment rate that continues to hover near the double digits and is not expected to return to pre-recession levels for years to come."The economic issue here has overridden every other issue, whether health care or Afghanistan, or Iraq, or other problems," said Jim Harf, who is here voting."Everybody is concerned about the economic status. Obama has been trying hard to extricate us from this mess. But it takes time. I think a fair amount of people have to give him time to do this," he said.Still, many are angry that U.S. President Barack Obama's policies have done little to boost employment. And that is a major reason why Republicans are expected to ride in on a crest of voter frustration to win control of the House of Representatives and narrowly miss taking the Senate from the majority Democrat Congress. They must win 39 seats to gain the majority in the House, which is highly likely, according to polls and experts. GOP gains are also expected in the Senate,OUTLET UGG For Mens, although Democrats are predicted to cling to a slim majority.The elections are a referendum on the policies of Obama and the Democrats, who have been in charge for two years. Pre-election polls showed that nearly half of likely voters are expected to vote for the GOP as a protest against Democrats, reflecting their frustration against those in power.Americans are also concerned about the ballooning deficit, as Obama passed a nearly 1-trillion-U,Classic Tall Ugg Boots.S.-dollar stimulus package last year in a bid to stabilize the economy. While many economists said the package prevented the country from plunging into another Great Depression, voters are concerned that they will have to pick up the tab later."For me the major issue is government spending,"said Ben Owens, who is voting here. He added that he is angry over what he views as too much government spending, reflecting another general attitude among voters this election season.Many have also voiced concern over what experts said is the most contentious Congress in years, as Democrats and Republicans are at each others' throats and unwilling to cooperate on most issues,www.wholesalebootsengland.com."This country (must become) more bipartisan on how we solve problems and I think that is my major motivation for trying to help elect representatives who share that bipartisan spirit," Harf said. "This country has a lot of problems and we have to work together.""Sarah,"who did not give her last name, said she is also concerned about too much division within the ranks of Congress."I'm concerned about a divided congress and one that doesn't compromise,"she said."Regardless of who wins it's definitely important that they work together. Nothing gets done if it's divided and people are blocking things left and right." Related articles:

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