Let me put that another way

[MineralMan]

5. Here's the deal. A lot of people live in places where it's unlikely

that anyone progressive will be elected. Most of those people, however, live near other places where such a person might be elected, with strong support. The way I see it, you can either move to a place where you're more likely to be represented by progressive people, or work hard near where you live to get a good result.

Simply giving up is another option, but one I can't recommend.

Politics is difficult. Politics is cyclical. Politics changes. You can control only what you do and how you feel. If you're depressed about likely outcomes, shift your focus on a place where a different outcome can be realized and put your energy into that.

Many election races in this country are close. It is in those races that effort can result in victory. Where the race is not close, a good result may be impossible. So, focus on change where it is possible. Cumulatively, races won contribute to overall success.

That's my advice.