OPINION:
I have heard and read many opinions attempting to explain the reasons behind the overwhelming Democratic successes in last week’s midterms. Most people attribute the election results to the war with Iran and/or the current negative aspects of our economy.
I did a little homework. Regarding the war, the good news is Iran’s inability to develop nuclear capabilities anytime soon. But we have suffered 23 deaths and over 800 service member injuries. Of course, each life taken is a tragedy, but a nuclear powered Iran could be devastating to the world.
Regarding the economy, per capita income is at an all-time high, pushing $90,000 for 2026, and the poverty level is at an all-time low. Our tariffs have encouraged foreign businesses to invest in production facilities in the U.S. and hire Americans, spending many trillions of dollars to do so.
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Concerning NATO: The administration has been able to get almost all members to finally contribute their fair share.
And last but not least, we no longer have millions of illegal, unknown people flooding across our borders.
Were President Trump a Democrat and with all the very same positives listed above, I believe that he would have enjoyed an overwhelming midterm victory. Much of the mainstream media is effectively engaged in a very successful public relations campaign for the Democratic Party. This is accomplished by its “tailoring” (exaggerating the positives and omitting negatives) of the news to favor the Democrats.
Any news that might positively benefit the Republican Party is carefully monitored and downplayed in order to present a negative image.
DANIEL P. MCKIM
Springfield, Virginia
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