What are some key ingredients for a wave midterm election, beyond powerful historical trends? A dissatisfied electorate. An unpopular incumbent president. An enthusiasm gap. As we enter the summer months, the 2022 cycle is checking all of those boxes. According to the RealClearPolitics average, fully 70 percent of the country believes America is on the wrong track. Washington, DC, is controlled by Democrats. President Biden's overall approval rating is floating around 40 percent, underwater by double digits. On the economy, he's in the 30s, with his disapproval hitting 60 percent. This review of recent history – which is accurate, give or take a seat or two – suggests that pain awaits the ruling party: ..............