Cantor 's pollster badly underestimated the turnout for June 's primary , perhaps because he failed to anticipate Democratic crossovers and conservative disenchantment with his candidate . Low turnout in congressional elections can bring surprises . Public distaste for Congress could mean fewer voters in November . Comment: `` All politics is local , '' as former House Speaker Tip O'Neill said .
Low turnout in congressional elections can bring surprises . Public distaste for Congress could mean fewer voters in November . Comment: `` All politics is local , '' as former House Speaker Tip O'Neill said .