Exit polls indicate that the war with Iran and its fallout were key factors behind the shift toward voting blue. Skyrocketing diesel fuel costs directly drive up food prices, demonstrating how voters consistently cast their ballots based on their financial well-being. Change is sought every few years with the expectation that the opposing party will improve circumstances. Yet, how frequently does the outcome of that change truly address the underlying reasons that prompted it? Despite the recent election results, it is worth remembering that Donald Trump remains in the presidency. Apprehensions regarding an incoming oppositional Congress are largely misplaced. Throughout his term, President Trump has continuously operated alongside a slow-moving Congress that has shown little inclination to advance his agenda. Consequently, a Democratic takeover alters very little in practice, as legislative gridlock has already been the baseline norm.
