I kept thinking about how, historically, midterms always hurt the party of the current administration and hearing that there will be a red wave. And then there is inflation and gas prices as negatives so I felt a red wave was quite possible. However, I was hopeful the abortion issue and the Republican stance on Social Security alone would be enough to stop that from happening. I am disappointed that apparently those issues didn't help democrat candidates more.

Trump's way is never losing, only winning at all costs. Even having made an announcement he will be running I think that is just testing the waters. He will have an 'out' ready. Announce 'early' and see if the Republican party sticks with him and sell a bunch of merchandise and solicit funds between now and then. Stay in the tv limelight as long as he can. It's all about ego, self esteem and money.

Most of the people, whether Democrat or Republican, I know are sick of the Trump style of politics-- the chaos, the anger, frustration, lies, conspiracies, the downer doses we get daily. I am hoping that will continue to grow and by 2024 candidates that are Trump like will have a tough time at the polls. By then, perhaps Republicans that have felt they had to endorse Trump and his methods will see to get or stay in office it is not necessary, even a negative. I find it hard to believe Republicans will not be divided.

I don't think Biden will run in 2024 if there is a younger viable candidate. If he does, the country will have to be in great shape. Inflation, oil prices, cost of food etc all way down from current pricing, abortion a legal right etc. I would like to see Kamala Harris, Pete Buttigieg, Gretchen Whitmer or Gaven Newsom rise to the top. I think who Biden endorses will be a key factor especially if the country is in better shape. I suspect that would be Kamala. So much can happen in two years of politics, it's anybodies guess.

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