The democratic leadership in the Senate is slowly dwindling. Three senior Senators in the past three months have left, resigned or are resigning from office! Is this a prelude to the 2016 elections? Will the Republicans take control of both houses? Will the American economy show noticeable improvement after the current term of the administration expires? If this is indeed a trend, could it be that the economy will improve and interest rates rise? For the last seven years, the economy has been abysmal. Salaries have increased on average 1.5-2% for the average American. Is this a reflection of the socialists having control of this highest seat in the Government?