Obama majority not enjoyed by others

In a June 28 letter, Marie Harris dissects the congressional Democratic majority President Obama had during his first two years in office and claims he really did not have a majority. By doing so she implies that President Obama was dealt a bad congressional hand, and therefore could not pass his desired legislation.

Majority rule is defined as 50 percent plus one of an organized group which results in the power to make decisions binding. There were 58/57 Democrats in the Senate to 40/41 Republicans. (and two independents). In the House, there were 257 Democrats to 178 Republicans.

Most presidents have not enjoyed the majority that President Obama had his first two years in office. In fact, both former Presidents Reagan and Clinton passed most of their legislation when the opposing parties controlled Congress during their terms.

James Kolambas

Addison