text: electoral set back of bush government? current political situation it was simply the electorate balancing the scales. this also happened in '94. that is what is so great about our form of government. the people, although they can be swayed, cannot be swayed forever. there is, sooner or later, a balancing of the governmental process. if one party is becoming megalomaniacal, the people swat it down in favor of a more balanced view. all parties should take heed and recognize their power only extends to the next election.