India, Nov. 10 -- As the Democrats entered the final lap of the campaign for the midterm elections, they were weighed down by the past, for the party in power in the White House has historically lost control of the United States Congress. They were anxious about the present, for President Joe Biden's popularity ratings were dipping, inflation had emerged as the most serious concern, and polls indicated a close contest even in safe seats. And they prepared for a bleak future, since an outright defeat in both chambers would effectively cripple the Biden presidency, leave Democratic ranks demoralised, and ensure that the Republicans walked into 2024 with great confidence....