Thoughts on the Election

Republicans gained control of the House of  Representatives, taking some 60 seats that are held by the Democrats. The Republicans failed to take over the Senate, gaining six or seven (two are too close to call) but needing to gain ten to have control.  It remains to be seen if the Republicans accomplish much beyond the ability to block harmful programs.  Whether the two parties can work together to solve some of the nation's huge problems is to be hoped but I am not overly optimistic.  At the very least, I hope someone will have some ideas how to fix this ailing economy.