ELECTION: What led to Dem sweep?

What factors led to the Democratic sweep of the United States House of Representatives and Senate? 

The high price of fuel was no doubt a contributor. The arbitrary application of extreme tariffs was a likely factor. Probably also the alienation of long time allies played a role. An unpopular president who seems more interested in self-agrandizement while ignoring the needs and wishes of the populace undoubtably played a role. Then there is the factor the of “us versus them” rather than a concern for the “we” of the American people as seen in both Houses of Congress probably played a large role. 

However, it seems that a deep yearning for a return to an overarching sense of decency was important, and encompassed to a great extent all of the above. Perhaps the lessons of civility, gentility and decency that the fortunate among us learned at our mother’s knee need to be more generously applied.

ERNEST FOKES

Hayden