Where's the blue wave?
Originally Posted by Austin Ellen
The big prize on election day was winning the presidential election. Then you can scramble for second place.
So far Republicans have picked up 5 House seats. Somewhat surprising but not extraordinary. A handful of people were predicting Democratic gains. I would have liked the status quo kept but a gain of 5 seats will have little impact.
Democrats have picked up 1 Senate seat with 2 seats in Georgia going to a new election. Yes, Democrats hoped to pick up seats in Maine and NC. and did not. A disappointment.
I believe Republicans picked up 1 Governorship and maybe 1 state legislature.
I expected Democrats to do better but never predicted a "blue wave". Many voters split their tickets. I voted for Biden and I voted for Cornyn. I've read many complaints from Republicans who questioned how Biden could win when Republicans did so well in down-ticket races. Stupid question.
You are now 1 for 2 in predicting the last 2 presidential races. No victory let alone a landslide for Trump. The good news for you is that there is speculation Trump may run again in 2024 at the age of 78.