They want a One-Party State.
The difference between mid-term elections and presidential elections illustrate the power and influence of the media cartel.
The most egregious concentration of power in the media cartel is at the national level. Without a presidential race to concentrate on, the power of the cartel to set the agenda and to guide public opinion is reduced. Thus, mid term elections rely more on local and new media to inform and motivate voters.
Without the motivation and propaganda from the media cartel, conservatives do better.