Unhappy Electorate Is Toughest on Obama, Dems: Balz

The transcript discusses the political landscape during a period when the GOP gained power in the Senate, marking a significant defeat for the White House. Despite improvements in the economy and other areas, the public perception remained negative. The discussion also touches on foreign affairs, highlighting issues in Syria and Ukraine, which contributed to questions about the administration's competence.

In what way did foreign affairs relate to the election results?

What specific foreign policy issues were mentioned as missteps?