Following their midterm victory, the Democrats quickly abandoned their commitment to tackling affordability. In contrast, Republicans accepted their loss without resorting to riots or stirring up disorder. Once in office, Democrats focus on targeting political opponents rather than fulfilling the core promises of their campaigns. While vast stretches of the United States remain among the safest places on Earth, the vast majority of homicides are concentrated in Democrat-leaning counties. What factors account for the higher crime rates observed in these blue-led areas?
