Election night was nothing short of a political disaster for Republicans.
With Democrats making sweeping gains and the balance of power in Washington shifting, the consequences of November 3 could extend well beyond the next two years. Democrats appear positioned to control the House, with the Senate potentially moving decisively in their direction as well.
For Americans concerned about the country’s political future, there wasn’t much to celebrate.
But before writing off the entire night, there’s one result worth examining. One that offers a different perspective on what happened and why.
To understand its significance, we first need to confront an uncomfortable problem within the Republican Party.