Can We? Yes

Can We? Yes

Congressional job approval continues to tank, with now more than 70% of Americans decidedly less than enamored of the men and women who were once at least popular enough to win an election or two, or—if you’re Charlie Rangel—nineteen. People regularly use terms such as “dysfunctional,” “corrupt,” “self-serving,” “inept,” “confused,” “incompetent,” “ineffective” and “lazy” to characterize members of the House and Senate in general.

Therefore, all signs point toward a major house-cleaning this November. Some are predicting a Republican retaking of the House of Representatives and significant gains in the Senate. But it’s not just incumbent Democrats at risk—even some...