Andrew Gelman had written a typical thoughtful article on on-the-republicans-decision-to-run-extremist-candidates-in-high-profile-close-races.
He makes the point that it makes sense to run extremist candidates when you believe a wave is coming.
A few problems became apparent however.
The Supreme court completely changed the abortion laws. ( whilst I am in favour of this I decry the lies by every judge who changed the law after saying they would not.) A large majority of US voters favour liberal abortion laws. Various questions on abortion were passed in these elections.
Alito has come out of the closest since the super majority was imposed on the Supreme court positively sneering at those who criticise his decision.
I should add their decision on gun laws simply exacerbating their view. See comments on andrew's article for more.
When you add the Trumpists determination to continually allege voter fraud in the 2020 election simply angered voters.
In ending I should add democrats were lucky. Trump and the Abortion decision saved them from a thrashing. They should realise that.
Everyone is expecting Trump to announce he is running for the 2024 election. Perhaps for the first time he is seen as a loser. Once this becomes apparent, if it is, he will drop out.
I for one would like to see De Santis V Whitmer.
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