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As this is written (Wednesday noon), the Republicans hold a narrow lead for the House,\u00a0 a dead heat for the Senate, and are holding no more than even for governorships. A far cry from the supposed red tide widely touted as inevitable.<\/p>\n
There is some good news, with Beto O’Rourke and Stacey Abrams going down in flames. But overall, when you compare expectations to results, the report card is pretty dismal.<\/p>\n
It would be nice if the current 203-187 ratio continues in the House, but in the Senate the current split is 48-48 with the Democrats picking up a formerly Republican seat. If that is the only change, while not a veto-proof majority, the Dems will hold a 51-49 split. Plus, while Rand Paul won re-election and he normally leans right, he is still not a Republican, and Patrick Leahy’s left-leaning independent seat went to a Democrat. So absent a late surprise, Democratic control of the Senate will continue.<\/p>\n
Seems like we have a situation where wishful thinking replaced hard facts, and I think the Republicans need to do some serious soul-searching. Perhaps some compromise is in order… off the top of my head, the hard line on abortion could stand some scrutiny.<\/p>\n
Or, maybe just a wild thought – has anyone heard what they intend to DO? I know they hate Hillary but she’s day-old fish wrap by now. Hunter? Does anyone care? Is Biden himself bought? Better have a LOT of evidence before you go that way. Actually have a plan for inflation? Let’s hear it. I’m reminded of the last time the Repubs had both Houses…and all they did was try to repeal Obamacare – never offering a replacement idea, just trying ad infinitum to repeal it. Whining about stolen elections – show some real proof. Hundreds of 2020 lawsuits, yet never anything which could stand up in court.<\/p>\n
Admittedly, I am not as hard-core Republican as many – but it seems to me that Republicans need to field electable candidates (and I will say right here that I think Trump is too polarizing to win) and do some real strategizing, unless they think making 2024 a repeat of 2022 is a victory. I’m happy to be proven wrong…but given the party’s lackluster performance, it’s going to take some doing to convince me.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"