The 'Blue Tsunami'

"Trump pleaded repeatedly with Republicans to 'pretend, please, that I'm on the ballot.' They didn't. But Democrats did."

I like that quote from Newsweek.

Although I feel a sense of relief, I don't have a feeling of celebration because I have an understanding re: the HUGE amount of restoration that needs to be accomplished, and what a difficult task that is.

I'm keeping in mind that while that task gets underway, the US will still have to deal with Trump's interference and self-serving behaviors. There are still two more years of suffering ahead.

I agree with the Democratic strategy of prioritizing restoration first, retribution later. Still, I'm not looking forward to dealing with my disdain for Trump's administration for two more years ('lame duck', or not).

I know there's currently a lot to be grateful/thankful for, but a true 'payoff' won't be achieved for quite a while, yet.

Let me wrap it up. The voters of the US showed they did not like high gas prices, tariffs and the war in Iran. They spoke volumes to Republicans in Congress that they got little done and were tired of things like government shutdowns when they were in power. Add to it some Trump fatigue and the storm was building. In addition, the Republicans had some awful candidates, and the perfect example was Darlene Graham of SC. She was given the seat when her brother died (Lindsay Graham) even though she had no qualifications for the job. Other Republicans did not run because Trump wanted her to be the candidate. The voters of SC smartly rejected her at the voting booth; they deserved somebody better to represent them. You know it is a bad night for Republicans when they lose Senate seats in Texas, NC and SC.

Let me add it was also a bad night for VP JD Vance. The magnitude of the loss hurts his chances of becoming the 2028 nominee for POTUS. Republican voters will look to candidates that are not so closely tied to Trump. This helps the possible candidacy of guys like DeSantis and Cruz. Even though Marco Rubio is Trump's Secretary of State, I don't think it will be held against him by voters like JD Vance. Rubio had great reputation in Senate (14 years) and was confirmed by the Senate for Secretary of State with 99-0 vote. By all accounts, he is doing a good job in that position.

What happens next? Well, Trump is a lame duck, and he will get nothing passed by legislation. He will try to get as many things as possible he wants by executive order. Expect most things to get challenged by some federal judge. The Democrats full of glee will try to pass their wish list of dreams and unfortunately for them Trump will be able to veto all or most of it. The main thing they will gain with their new power is stopping Trump from advancing his agenda. The Democrats will also want to do investigations and will we see impeachment #3. If they are smart, they would not go down this road. Most voters want them to make their lives better not trying to lock people up. Sure, there are a bunch of people that want Trump in jail but that is not going to happen.

Going forward, Democrats are well positioned for 2028 and Republicans are floundering. Will Democrats overreach and can Republicans find their way again as a party, we shall see. Socialists made gains and IMO that is scary. Does the US really want to become socialist like Venezuela?

That is all for now .

Updated On: 11/4/26 at 09:15 AM

The election of the first openly gay US senator, and the first Muslim senator. A moment of celebration. The real America is reclaiming itself.

Jay Lerner-Z said: "The election of the first openly gay US senator, and the first Muslim senator. A moment of celebration. The real America is reclaiming itself."

So, if you are white straight and a Jew/Catholic etc., you are not part of real America - ok. You sound like a bigot Jay.

Zeppie2022 said: "Jay Lerner-Z said: "The election of the first openly gay US senator, and the first Muslim senator. A moment of celebration. The real America is reclaiming itself."

So, if you are white straight and a Jew/Catholic etc., you are not part of real America - ok. You sound like a bigot Jay.

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What mar said.

Another do-nothing Obama-style response to winning big cannot be the case again. These people ran on DOING SOMETHING so...you know...do it. Prosecute these bastards and throw every last one of 'em in jail.