5 Reasons Why Republicans Failed in the Elections

Republicans imagined Nov. 8 to be Christmas arriving seven weeks early. They woke up excitedly only to unwrap boxes of broken glass and dog mess.

Political actors who passively expect to find victories gift-wrapped under the tree deserve such presents.

Why did expectations beat Republicans so decisively on Tuesday?

5. Dems Vote on 30 Election Days, Republicans Vote on 1

The math of encouraging our side to vote on one day while the other side uses over a month in some cases to ensure that its people cast ballots predictably...