The Wild Turnover of the Midterms Shows That Living Life Requires Ignoring Government

Last week’s midterm elections swept Republicans from office in many parts of the United States, echoing Democrats’ losses in 2024. The article argues that repeated changes of power make it unreliable to depend on government to preserve stable conditions or protect civil liberties, since each new majority may reverse its predecessor’s policies.

It says many voters appear motivated more by opposition to the other party than support for their preferred party, citing polling on living costs, corruption and party leaners’ views. Texas shifted towards Democrats, while new Democratic majorities in several states could reverse Republican-backed policies on school choice, taxes and litigation; Democratic officials also renewed efforts to roll back school choice. The author concludes that people concerned about government overreach should find ways to protect their freedoms regardless of who governs.