Swinging the House/Senate control allows Dems to set congressional agenda, take more control of subcommittees, and (theoretically) extert expected pressure on the executive branch. Having duds isn’t a zero sum prospect and I’m tired of politics ratcheting right—let’s make progress in the other direction.

Too late to have a different candidate. Pretty sure Repubs would prefer he loses regardless of how often he might align with their vote considering if the majority swings Dem, then they can set the agenda.

What is: Ratchet Effect