Should, SHOULD, the dems get trounced in 2002 look for the DEMS to scream CONSPIRACY!!!!! in light of their DEBACLE....
GET READY FOR THE VAST RIGHT WING CONSPIRACY II! FOLKS!!!!
Should that happen, Bush would be elevated to the political level of FDR (who had no trouble winning re-election)-- who won seats his first midterm year, 1934. Bush would be able to bring down the fear of God Almighty on Democrats if he picks up seats.
You thought Democrats were scared of Reagan? Ha! That would be nothing compared to January 2005, when the elected class are sworn in.