[Adder]

“Thus, middle aged people who were mildly centrist in 2016 are more conservative in 2020. And they’re probably pissed at what they see in the nation.”

Yet they could not turn out to vote this election? While we did pick up Senate seats, if there is this simmering despite, it was not born out in WV, AZ, MT and barely in FL. I’ll toss in GA as an example of a ignorant loud abrasive ridiculous candidate who almost flipped a governorship.

One thing we better do is get hold of election procedures because our race to provide more opportunities for people to vote has only created more opportunities for people to cheat. And they do in large numbers. AZ is a prime example.

[DoodleBob]

Presidential strength doesn't always translate into local strength. Alternatively, local weakness doesn't necessarily convey national weakness. To wit: Reagan, in the process of winning one of the greatest Presidential re-election landslides, STILL hadn't the coat tails to bring about a Republican House majority. Indeed, Reagan netted 54MM votes or 58% of the total (Mondale got 38MM). Further, Repubs flipped 16 House seats. Nonetheless, the aggregate Dem House vote of 43MM was 52% of the total and Dems picked up Senate sears. Same type of thing in 2012: Obama got 66MM votes/51% while Dem House members got 60MM votes yet remained in the minority.

I DO agree, that Repubs need to get a handle on fraud and be proactive. Dems seems to always have a "In Case of X Break Glass" plan. Lovers of liberty can't be flat footed in 2020.