What does it mean to win an election?

Not what it used to, apparently. The Democratic position and that of the New York Times seem to be that if the Democrats aren't given control of at least one part of the government, the press should step in to obstruct government operations.

How this will affect the Democrats' fortunes, I can't say, but it makes one wonder why we need to bother with elections any more. Our media overlords have spoken, so shut up and eat your Soylent Green.