Edited sentence: A critical election cannot be perceived if divided government exists.IE the Republican sweep in 1994.If any election would be considered a critical election it would 1968.It meant a massive rejection of all liberal policies being pushed prior to.The idea that critical elections occurred after 1932 is very arguable.There are no possible critical elections after this time.This would then be solidified by Nixons reelection in 72, and Reagans elections of 80 and 84