Candidates in these and other high-priced, high-profile elections often discussed policies surrounding crime and punishment. “If this relationship holds, we could possibly see more progressive wins in upcoming elections,” she said. Kinane focused on Democrats’ maintaining control of the Senate and what this means for continuing to confirm cabinet and judicial appointees. “President Biden has had the most diverse cabinet of presidential appointees make their way through the Senate,” Kinane said. “They showed better message discipline and picked better topics.”This event was the second in a series of online events exploring the outcomes of the 2022 midterm elections.