Libertarians lose, populists win

Despite Libertarian complaints about Republicans, the Republicans have consistently advocated for Libertarian economic policies and defended unpopular policies like social security reform, not raising the minimum wage, and free trade. Social security reform and future free trade agreements will not happen with a Democratic Congress or Democratic Senate but as I have previously posted the minimum wage will likely be raised and universal healthcare is likely to be proposed again.

Libertarians who hope divided government will curb spending will likely also be disappointed as Democrats have not named a single program they will cut but have proposed numerous other programs they will introduce and complained about existing programs being underfunded.

Libertarians who complain about Republicans will likely have second thoughts after two years of a Democratic Congress.