Minnesota businessman Bob Weng isn't wedded to either major party, but he voted to send a Democrat to the House this year because he felt that party's priorities on the economy and education were more in tune with his family's.
Exit polls suggest many voters felt the same way.
And Democrats reaped the benefits as they made significant gains among white men, Catholics and independents while managing to turn out core supporters including blacks and union members. Many voters also indicated they were tired of the Republican focus on investigating President Clinton. I have a feeling that impeachment will never take place. It's time to drop it and get on with life. Democrats defied history in this week's elections, holding their own in key governors races and the U.S. Senate, strengthening their hand in the South and even gaining five seats in the House.