Orange County’s blue wave isn’t crashing any time soon

As election workers count ballots in too-close-to-call congressional, state and county races, much of the initial analysis of the recent midterm elections has focused around President Trump — whether the so-called blue wave we have witnessed swelled in response to his policies, values and personality.
There is no question a sea change occurred here in Orange County, and that the president significantly impacted voter enthusiasm this year. But the swell that created this tidal wave began fo