How Many Wins Make Up a 'Wave'?

by bigbrother | November 13, 2006 at 10:08 am

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How Many Wins Make Up a 'Wave'?

Political Scientists Debate the Scope of Democrats' Victory

By Zachary A. Goldfarb

Special to The Washington Post

Monday, November 13, 2006; Page A19

There is no doubt that Democrats did well on Tuesday, capturing almost 30 seats in the House, six seats in the Senate and control of both chambers. But was it the Democratic "wave" that so many had believed was about to sweep the country?

Republican leaders said it was not. Rep. Thomas M. Reynolds (N.Y.), who led the GOP's House campaign committee, said it was simply "a matter of history repeating itself." On the day of the elections, Republican National Committee Chairman Ken Mehlman warned of a "six-year itch."