GOP Looking Like Los Angeles Lakers

With some key races in the US midterm elections yet to be declared, the GOP is looking a bit shabby. They're like the LA Lakers, packed with stars but cannot win a game. At this rate they could even end up without a majority in either the House of Representatives or the Senate. They talked a big game but when it really mattered, they're just a bunch of old men. The exception of course is Ron DeSantis who cleaned up. 

Throw Donald Trump out of the party. He holds no elected office and has too much influence. 

US Midterms 2022 - Abortion Debate

Once the dust has settled, it'll be interesting to see whether the overturning of Roe v Wade had any bearing on the GOP's lacklustre performance. We know Latino and Hispanic voters have been moving toward the Republicans, but that may have been balanced by more women moving toward Democrat. I am interested to see the demographics analysed.

Trump Hinders GOP Cause

An interesting article on why the GOP didn't receive a red tsunami:

https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/23448972/midterms-results-democrats-senate-red-wave

What these midterms made clear is that these divisions will likely persist so long as Trump remains a major force in politics. When Trump recedes to the background of the news — as he did in the fall of 2021, when Virginians voted — and Republicans modulate their presentation, they seem to be able to win over wavering Democrats.

But now he’s back. Trump is highly effective at motivating infrequent GOP voters and winning the intense loyalty of his base. Then again, Trump has also alienated an even larger group of voters, including many swing voters, and the GOP suffered for that on Tuesday as the red wave they dreamed of failed to materialize.