I’m working on about 3 hours sleep but wanted to give some initial thoughts regarding yesterday’s completely unexpected Senate and House results. At last check Republicans had picked up at least seven seats in the Senate, giving them a 52-43 margin (with two independents caucusing with Democrats.) However, with all the votes in, it appears […]…Continue Reading No, That’s Not The Message Voters Sent Yesterday
Tag: 2014 midterm
The Election Forecast: It’s The Fundamentals, Stupid!
Political scientist Lynn Vavreck posted an interesting New York Times column a couple days back in which she noted that midterm elections – more so than presidential elections – are referendums on the president and his party. As she writes, “Instead of rewarding or punishing the incumbent president for his handling of the nation’s economy, […]…Continue Reading The Election Forecast: It’s The Fundamentals, Stupid!