Wednesday, November 9, 2022

November 8, 2022


November 8, 2022

I am amazed that this economy did not dramatically overturn the government. If the disasters of the last two years did not mobilize a rejection, what will? Is it that, despite the problems and anxieties, the Republicans are not seen as a solution?

This election could be seen as typical of midterm elections--not any type of rejection--and could encourage Biden to run again.

The abortion issue on post-vote surveys was surprisingly strong, often ranking second behind the economy. If I were the Democrats I would put an abortion state amendment on every ballot on every election cycle for the rest of time.

Fetterman's winning is astonishing, both physiologically and philosophically. His provincial ad campaign may have had nativist overtones that were overlooked and effective.

The Democrats' funding of poor Republican candidates in their primaries worked. Mastriano in Pa. hurt Oz. And I overestimated Kerri Lake. It's dishonorable and creepy, but legal.

Military Rebuilding will probably be muted.

This seems to mean the border policy, declining military spending, and the suicidal energy policy will not only continue, but are actually approved of by the electorate. I would have expected the energy policy alone would have cost the Democrats the majority.

Can O'Rourk and Stacy Abrams stop now and go away?

Chris Delusio and Summer Lee were elected to the House in Western Pa. to probably join The Squad.

Desantis looks like a serious national candidate. I thought Va.'s Youngkin was surprisingly absent.

Trump is going to be a problem if he continues to try to be the face of the Republican party. And if he is not accepted and splits the Party--at least in 2024--it will be worse.





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