The Problem With Polling

Prior to the midterm election, pundits were studying various polling data.

Both Democrats and Republicans thought they'd do well.

We all know how the Democrats fared last week.

But right, wrong, or indifferent, maybe big data should play a smaller role in our politics. 

Honoring Veterans Day

Charting ISIS's Rise to Power

(Image by Robert Ariail)

I thought I'd start the work week with a short history/current events lesson. 

Here's an article summarizing the Rise of the Islamic State. 

Al-Qaeda.  ISIS.  Whoever.  As long as we're not trying to decisively defeat them, on all asymmetrical fronts, we'll be playing this game with them for a long time indeed...

(Image by Lisa Benson)

Democrats: The "Butt" of Jokes

(Image by Gary McCoy)

 

Getting back to the Great Democrat Midterm Wipeout, I found these cartoons with a common theme.   

(Image by Jerry Holbert)

 

Dems Not the Only Losers in Midterm Elections

(Image by Dana Summers)

 

It wasn't just Democratic politicians who saw their aspirations sunk by the Red Tsunami.

Climate change flopped out like a landed fish.

Despite the millions of dollars from environmentalists spent shoring-up Democratic candidates--they still lost.

My favorite comment in Mark Steyn's article encapsulates the voters' apathy towards climate change:

"Climate change" is an appealing boutique issue for liberal billionaires and A-list movie stars because "saving the planet" appeals to their vanity. But, if you're not a liberal billionaire, you're trying to stay afloat not because the oceans are rising but because family incomes are flatlined and America has declining social mobility. "Climate change" is a luxury issue most Americans can't afford.

 

(Image by Chip Bok)

 

We The People Are Watching

(I love this image!  I found it on Facebook.  Unfortunately, I don't know who created it at this time.  When I find out, I'll certainly give this person the credit they deserve.)

Many of us like-minded folks are satisfied with the political devastation the Red Tsunami has wrought.

But now comes the difficult task of governing. 

Whether the Republicans are up to the task remains to be seen.  There are still lessons the GOP needs to learn en-route to 2016.

Here's a nice checklist for every Republican who won.  You don't want to end up looking like this:

(Image by Robert Ariail)

The Red Tsunami of 2014

(Image by Michael Ramirez)

As Election Day recedes into the past, the wreckage left by the Red Tsunami becomes obvious. 

Republicans didn't merely seize control of the US Senate:  The GOP will control 70% of all legislative chambers.

This was a Democratic Waterloo--a political slaughter...

(Image by Gary McCoy)

Here's a glimpse of the Electoral Map.

Despite being labeled the "party of racists/sexists,"  conservative women emerged victorious, along with two minority candidates, Mia Love and Tom Scott who made history, but received no love from the NAACP. 

There are a myriad of reasons that explain the "Red Tsunami."  One of them, is that Obamacare proved fatal to Senate Democrats.

(Image by Gary Varvel)

Breaking News: Republicans Gain Control of the Senate

It looks like the "Hope & Chains" held the Democrats back yesterday, as the GOP surged forward to take control of the Senate.

I'm sure there'll be more news, analysis, political cartoons--along with complaints and accusations from the Left--to follow in the days to come.

Hope & Chained on Election Day

(Image by Bob Gorrell)

 

Since the mid term campaign season started, Republicans have held slight-to-significant edges over the Democrats up for re-election. 

 

A considerable number of Democrats have tried to avoid Obama altogether.

 

(Image by Henry Payne)

 

Or at least try to disassociate themselves from his policies.

 

(Image by Robert Ariail)

 

This is how I'd like to see the day end:

 

(Image by Jerry Holbert)

 

Hopefully, none of the Democrats will escape the trap they've ensnared themselves in.

 

(Image by Lisa Benson)

 

 

Hillary's in Good Company

(Image by Gary Varvel)

The Woman Who Would Be Queen isn't the only one who's put her foot in her mouth during this election season.

The embattled Senator Landrieu claimed the other day that her campaign is struggling because Louisianans are sexist and racist. 

Now I'm no Karl Rove with a dry-erase board, but even I can see that slandering the folks your soliciting votes from doesn't sound like a winning strategy to me.

Nor is this the only dumb thing she's said.  When she's not insulting her fellow Louisianans, she's trying to walk-back her comments about voting for the dumb border fence.

According to Paula Priesse (31 October entry) Landrieu isn't the only one climbing aboard the Race Baiting Crazy Train. These kooky commuters are trying to ignore one of the facts (at least) plaguing their respective campaigns:  Obamacare.

The day after tomorrow (4 November 2014), the Dems will be taking their medicine--which may not be to their liking...

(Image by Jerry Holbert)

O's Plummeting Popularity

(Image by Michael Ramirez)

President Ebola's popularity has plummeted among leftist voters, but the non-FOX News media continues their mission to valiantly safeguard their anointed savior. 

 

That is, until Hillary officially decides to run in 2016.

 

All this despite, in their eyes, Obama is no longer the man he use to be. 

 

Foreign leaders aren't confident in Our Dear Leaders' "lead from behind" strategy...

 

(Image by Chip Bok)

 

...while on the home front, Democrats fighting for their political lives try to insulate themselves from Obama's presence.

 

(Image by Robert Ariail)