So WAS this a repudiation of "politics as usual"?

[Bengalzona]

(11-09-2016, 09:07 AM)GMDino Wrote: Someone on ABC, early in the evening said this was a "punch to the face of the elites".

I disagreed then and still do now.

The VAST majority of incumbents were re-elected.  The only change is the Presidency.  

So if one of the themes is "not liking career politicians"  why did so many get re-elected?

The election of Trump is viewed by many of his supporters as a "punch to the face of the elites". Which is somewhat fascinating seeing how he is a billionaire from New York City... sort of the very definition of elite and everything his supporters are not. 

Democrats need to realize at this point that the GOP played the politics in this election masterfully. Democrats need to shut their mouths at this point, observe and analyze, and re-assess pretty much everything (especially how their message is being delivered and received).