[Scott from the Left Coast]

At this point, with the economy as it is and with no alteration of that possible at this late point, about the only October Surprise that could have any impact would be nuclear detonations on American soil…and even that wouldn’t help the party in power, most likely.

I don’t think the Democrats are even trying to win the votes at this point. They are instead going to attempt to win the period of Lawfare that will occur after the votes are cast and before new office holders are sworn in. They aren’t about to begin accepting the results of elections now that they wield all power in Washington.

[nathanbedford]

My concern arises out of the scenario that sees the economic deluge coming after Christmas just about the time the Republicans take control of the House and Senate touching off the great debate about what to do as our economy and our culture disintegrates from under our feet.

Democrats and the media will propose leftist legislation that will only exacerbate inflation and make matters worse but the media will join them in painting the Republicans as heartless and selfish.

Perhaps this election tells us that the debate over who's at fault for our economic mess is now settled but I fear that we might lose the debate over what to do about it.