As the day unfolds, a quick bit of perspective

[Proud Public Servant]

In the midterm elections of his second term, George W. Bush lost the Senate.
In the midterm elections of his second term, Ronald Reagan lost the Senate.
In the midterm elections of his second term, Dwight D. Eisenhower lost the Senate.
In the midterm elections of Richard Nixon's second term, Gerald Ford lost the Senate.
In the midterm elections of his second term, Harry Truman very nearly lost the Senate.
In the midterm elections of his second term, Bill Clinton never had the Senate to begin with.

If we look to history, rather than to our fondest hopes as endlessly amplified in our echo chambers, losing the Senate was always the likeliest scenario this year. That's not a reason to not vote; just the opposite! We must keep the margins as narrow as possible even if we don't win, because the GOP is actually doing poorly under the (historical) circumstances, and we must remind them of that at every turn.

If the election doesn't go our way, it's not a repudiation of the President or a mandate for the GOP; it's midterm business-as-usual. Period.

[PAProgressive28]

1. Americans don't follow what's going on

Simple as that. That's why we go through this every 2 years. I'm not trying to casually throw out the kindergarten insult of "you're stupid," I really mean it. With all due respect of course. Too many ignorant people in the country. It's sad.

[merrily]

3. Apathy.

[merrily]

2. Massachusetts: Governor's race is too close for comfort and important ballot questions are up for

a vote. Still, I did not have to stand in line except for a few seconds, to check in.

It was not tumbleweeds, like primary day, but it was not crowded, either.