Which Party Will Control Congress?

[Landslide Lyndon]

Not only are Obama's numbers substantially higher that Bush's in '06 (or Clinton's in 1994 for that matter) but nobody from the current Republican leadership can inspire and lead like Gingrich did.
Tell what you want about Newt, he offered fresh ideas and solutions for the problems of that era. The only thing Bhoener offers is "No to Everything", "Tax Cuts" and "Bomb Iran!".

And if the Dems pass health care it won't be only the Republican base that will be energized. The Democrats will be much more enthusiastic and eager to go to the polls than they were this year, especially to support congressmen that voted for the bill.     

[Landslide Lyndon]

Ah, but that's a big if.

And if the Dems pass health care...      

I think they have long passed the point of no return. Nobody but themselves can stop it from becoming a law.
If they balk and don't use reconciliation in the Senate then they will fully deserve the drubbing they are going to take next year.

And I disagree with Lunar that such a move will alienate moderates and independents. These people want results, no matter how they come. If the Democrats fail, then the voters will rightfully come to the conclusion that they are a bunch of innefective wussies.

[Landslide Lyndon]

And I disagree with Lunar that such a move will alienate moderates and independents. These people want results, no matter how they come. If the Democrats fail, then the voters will rightfully come to the conclusion that they are a bunch of innefective wussies.

They're gonna get results by 2010?

Passing the bill is a result itself.
And many provisions will start imediately (preexisting conditions, etc.).