It is confusing. As far as I can tell the Republics did their work and the Democrats didn't. I know - 'maybe' but that, I think is is what happened. The Dems just didn't do a great job and win. I think that happened because they had a plan that didn't seem to have a lot to say about the other side. I tend to believe that the Democrats are a kindly group that toot their own horns but, pretty much, ignore the other side. Hopefully, this time around, the Dems can wake up, smell the roses (and other, not particularly desirable stenches). Mr Trump has done his best to do this and it would be nice if the Dems point some of that out to the voting public. Lord knows the Right is doing enough to, pretty much, disgust most humans.
Some might be the current system of sale based on 'gifts' from a variate of sources. Another is the on-going lies. (the Dems could put up a half hour should on tv simply noting the day's lies, including existing facts).
Just a thought. Right now, as far as I can see, the Dems seem to be not real interested.