Examine the election results of 2006, 2008, and 2010. What does this tell you about the mood of voters and their hopes and expectations of Washington?

Election Results

The final tallies or outcomes of a voting process that determine which candidates or referendums have succeeded or failed.

2006

A year in the Gregorian calendar, notable for various global events in politics, science, and culture.

2008

A year marked globally by significant events including the financial crisis, which was among the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression, and the election of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States.