The odds might be with the democratic Republicans, but no doubt their feet will be held to the fire in the process. One thing you have to love about France is the willingness of its people to put their politicians on notice.  I remember an American who was living in France being interviewed on an American news show a few years ago about why the French have excellent universal health care while the U.S., a much wealthier nation, does not, She thoughtfully responded, saying that in her view the difference is that in the U.S. the people are afraid of the government while in France the government is afraid of the people. Vive la France!