Now that the mid-term election is over, I pay close attention to whose signs are left standing on the roadside.  I am also interested in hearing speeches made by losers.  Winners’  speeches are the pretty much the same, but the losers’ speeches vary .  Some losers blame it on the national political trend, and others refuse to acknowledge the loss.  I like it best when the candidates say " People of (name of each state) spoke their mind.  I respect that."   I think that is the spirit of democracy.